Jolene K.

Recreation Therapist Assistant

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Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area

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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