Experience

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  Jasper place continuing car

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Recreation therapy assistant
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  Robin hood association

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2016

  Community disability worker
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  Citadel care centers

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2017

  Recreation therapist / program manager

  ☑ Managed 30+ volunteers and full-time staff — conducted resident assessments, orchestrated recreation programs and participated in family engagement conferences.☑ Developed strong relationships with residents & family members, promoted quality care delivery, introduced increased program offerings, led community outing programs and ensured delivery of quality care support system to all residents.

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  Revera inc. | riverbend retirement

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Director of recreation

  ☑ Spearheaded the architecture of recreational programs for 300+ residents, reviewed outdated practices, standardized assessment intake forms, established resident engagement guidelines, modernized recreational programming and developed communication protocols.☑ Spearheaded recruitment of volunteers, employee selection and retention, facilitated workshops & training programs, engaged with 3rd party vendors, negotiated contracts, procured supplies & confirmed budget compliance.☑ Improved client’s quality-of-life, physical, social & emotional well-being, pioneered tiered exercise programs, happy hours, 1-on-1 recreational activities & community outings and conducted quality audits to assess resident satisfaction ratings & promote improved well-being. Show less

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  Christenson group of companies

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Recreation therapist

  ☑ Spearheaded resident's assessments, evaluated needs and orchestrated recreation leisure activities of lifestyle programs to enhance individual physical, social, emotional & psychological well-being.☑ Boosted client satisfaction ratings, communicated with residents & family members, conducted needs assessments, orchestrated recreational programs and implemented individualized resident care plans.

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  Edmonton southside primary care network

  Jun 2021 - now

  Program assistant

  Provide Telehealth recreation, health, social and skill building programs for socially isolated seniors in Alberta.