Experience

Homewood Health

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Counselor

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Nova Scotia Health Authority

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) at Connections Halifax

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  Connections Halifax is a mental health program through CDHA which assists its members in recovery from mental illness and integration into the community. The OTA provides emotional and occupational support to Connections members with the objective of progressing towards goals set by each member within their recovery plan. The OTA works within a dynamic team of mental health professionals including fellow OTAs, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists.

• Developmental Worker

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2013

  Ensures all patients receive quality support and care within a dynamic team environment. This team consists of fellow Developmental Workers and other support staff such as Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Psychologists and General Practitioners. The position is emotionally demanding as many patients exhibit behavioural issues and require extensive support and monitoring. This challenging and rewarding position is carried out in Emerald Hall at the Nova Scotia Hospital.



Tyler Cameron Music

• Halifax, Canada Area

• Soundbeam Consultant

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Soundbeam is an award-winning 'touch-free' device which uses sensor technology to translate body movement into music and sound. This incredible technology is especially powerful for individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. Tyler has used Soundbeam at L'Arche Halifax, The Nova Scotia Hospital, The Spot Music and Art Program, and Nocturne: Art at Night, with glowing feedback. Soundbeam is limited only by one's imagination. It must be experienced to be fully appreciated, although one can watch it in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDhFJrf72Z8 To learn more about Soundbeam please visit: http://www.soundbeam.co.uk/ Show less



The Spot

• Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Music Facilitator

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  Fosters creative expression and social connectedness through musical jamming and performance. The Spot is a music and arts-based program for youth, promoting mental health and community. This initiative is supported by Connections Halifax, The Nova Scotia Sea School, and HRM Rec. For more information please visit: http://thespothalifax.ca/ Fosters creative expression and social connectedness through musical jamming and performance. The Spot is a music and arts-based program for youth, promoting mental health and community. This initiative is supported by Connections Halifax, The Nova Scotia Sea School, and HRM Rec. For more information please visit: http://thespothalifax.ca/



L'Arche Halifax

• Halifax, Canada Area

• Assistant

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

  Support core members in daily living. Core members have physical and/or mental disabilities and require assistance in and/or outside of the home. The objective is to help each core member achieve their goals, whatever they may be. L'Arche is about community and inclusion. It is also about helping and being helped in numerous ways. To learn more about L'Arche and its founder, Jean Vanier, please visit: http://www.larche.ca/ Support core members in daily living. Core members have physical and/or mental disabilities and require assistance in and/or outside of the home. The objective is to help each core member achieve their goals, whatever they may be. L'Arche is about community and inclusion. It is also about helping and being helped in numerous ways. To learn more about L'Arche and its founder, Jean Vanier, please visit: http://www.larche.ca/



St. Mary's University Calgary

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sessional Human Kinetics Instructor

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  Designed curriculum and conducted all lectures and laboratory sessions for a Human Kinetics course entitled Physical Activity: Essence and Experience. Designed curriculum and conducted all lectures and laboratory sessions for a Human Kinetics course entitled Physical Activity: Essence and Experience.



Vecova

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Disability Services Worker

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010

  Provided support to adults with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings including employment, and community access. Worked with other professionals to pool knowledge, and to better assist individuals with disabilities. Provided support to adults with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings including employment, and community access. Worked with other professionals to pool knowledge, and to better assist individuals with disabilities.



University of Calgary

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

  Presented lectures and proctored exams for three undergraduate Kinesiology classes. Presented lectures and proctored exams for three undergraduate Kinesiology classes.



Elboya Heights Community Association

• Calgary, Canada Area

• Program Coordinator, Tennis Instructor

  • May 2007 - Sep 2008

  Developed, promoted and instructed adult and junior tennis lessons during the spring and summer months. Developed, promoted and instructed adult and junior tennis lessons during the spring and summer months.