Jolene K.

Jolene K.

Recreation Therapist Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Diploma in Child and Youth Care. Passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating positive change.

  • Education

    • Keyin College

      2012 - 2014
      Diploma Child and Youth Care
  • Experience

    • Central Health

      Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
      Recreation Therapist Assistant

      I assisted in planning events and activities for the Seniors living in Bon News Lodge, New-Wes-Valley, Canada.

    • Bonavista North Museum and Gallery

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
      Gallery Coordinator

      As a Gallery Coordinator I planned events of the Gallery and provided tours for the museum upon request.

    • Community Youth Network

      Apr 2013 - May 2013
      Workterm Student

      As a workterm student I planned activities and provided support for the youth ranging from ages 12-19.

    • YMCA

      Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
      Workterm Student

      As a Workterm Student I provided support in the Daycare as well as the afterschool care program with children ranging from the ages of 2-12.

    • CareGivers

      Jul 2014 - Sept 2015

      Provided care and support for adults with developmental disabilities. Provided company and additional support for clients. I worked primarily with clients who had dementia.

      • Behavioural Aid

        Nov 2014 - Sept 2015
      • Home Support Worker

        Jul 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Blue sky Family Care

      Sept 2015 - Mar 2017
      Child and Youth Care Worker

      Provided care and support to children and youth in my care, including youth who were medically fragile, and/or with developmental disabilities.

    • Momentum Developmental Support

      Mar 2017 - Jul 2019
      Developmental Support Worker

      Provided care and support for a client with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    • Private Family

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
      English as A Second Language Tutor

      Worked with a family in Milan, Italy to provide tutoring in English as a Second Language.

    • Choices for Youth

      Jun 2019 - Sept 2022

      Provide support to young people in an employment setting Provide support and guidance to youth in a retail environment Provide support to youth in Shelter ages 16-29.

      • Youth Support Supervisor-Retail

        Sept 2020 - Sept 2022
      • Retail Supervisor

        Sept 2019 - Sept 2020
      • Relief Worker

        Jun 2019 - Sept 2019
    • Go Travel Company

      May 2020 - May 2023
      Home Based Travel Advisor

      Worked as a Independent Travel Advisor with Host Agency-Go Travel

    • NLSchools

      Sept 2022 - now
      Student Assistant

      Provide support and care to students with disabilities in a school based environment.

    • Ches Penney Family YMCA

      Sept 2022 - now
      Staff in School Age Child Care

      Care for children ages 5-12 in a Afterschool Care Setting.

    • Lilypad Childcare

      Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
      Early Chilhood Educator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Children and Residential Experiences: Creating Conditions for Change Training Program (CARE)

      Family Life Development Center, Cornell University
      Sept 2015
    • Mental Health First Aid

      Mental Health First Aid Canada (MHFA)
      Mar 2015
    • Straight Talk

      Centre for Suicide Prevention
      Mar 2014
    • Tattered Teddies-A workshop about Suicide in Children

      Centre for Suicide Prevention
      Mar 2014
    • Assist: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

      LivingWorks
      May 2015
    • Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C

      Canadian Red Cross
      Aug 2022