Cassandra McNaughton

Experience

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  CFPSA Petawawa

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor

  Performed first aid when required. Acted as Head Guard/Supervisor when requested, Lifeguard and instructor at Black Bear Beach, Assisted in running the canteen when not on active duty. Lifeguard at the South Side Wading Pool. Facilitated the Babysitter Course in Petawawa

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  Renfrew County Catholic School Board

  Apr 2009 - May 2009

  Tutor

  Assisted children in grades 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 with various subjects including math, English, science and religion. General help as necessary

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  CFPSA

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Aquatics Supervisor

  Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating the delivery of aquatic programs, ensured safety procedures were followed in emergency, maintained aquatics filing system, performed lifeguard duties as required, and ensured employee training, development and water qualifications were current with all applicable legislation

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  GEM Health Care

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

  Program Facilitator Student Groves Park Lodge

  Helped to Implement and co-ordinate recreation programs within the facility under the supervision of program facilitators. Assisted with admission assessments, attended care conferences, documented all interventions and interactions. Monitored resident attendance and implemented modifications to program plans that met individual needs of residents. Participated in planning 1:1, small and large group activities, and special events that met the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual needs of the residents. Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to resident, family, nursing, dietary, environmental, and restorative care. Assisted in feeding residents at restorative dining tables Show less

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  Canadian Red Cross

  May 2011 - May 2015

  First Aid Instructor

  Facilitated Standard First Aid Instructor and Babysitter courses to participants in an interactive and interesting manner, focusing on skill development and knowledge attainment.

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  Perley Rideau Veterans Health Center

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern

  Designed and implemented therapeutic recreation programs within the facility under the supervision of Recreation Therapists. Assisted with admission assessments, attended care conferences, documented all interventions and interactions. Interacted in a resident-centered manner, assisting residents in meeting their social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual needs. Completed feeding training program and assisted residents with their meals.

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  The Nook Creperie Inc

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  Server

  Worked as a server taking orders, seating customers, preparing a dessert, cleaning tables and other duties as requested

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  Marianhill

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

  Recreation Therapist

  Utilized recreation to maximize independence and promote an optimal leisure lifestyle for residents. Responsible for assessments, interventions, program development and delivery, documentation, and evaluations to promote skill development in the physical, cognitive, affective, social and spiritual domains. Participated in professional development, community practice and research. Supervised three students on Therapeutic Recreation placements for a total of 262 hours. Practiced in accordance with the Standards of Practice set out by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario. Actively involved in the Marianhill Wellness Committee. Show less

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  Water St Fish and Chips

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

  Server

  Working as a server, taking orders and serving both food and drink

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  Prince Edward Home

  May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Recreation Worker

  Casual recreation worker excited to be assisting in this person centered care environment. Working as a team to assist residents in this long term care home to maintain quality of life and wellbeing.

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  Health PEI

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

  Recreation Worker

  Part time recreation worker, planning and implementing activists for both seniors and residents under the age of 60. Programs include inter generational visits, art groups, games, spiritual groups, and working with residents with dementia.

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  Miramichi Lodge

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

  Recreation Programmer
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  Helen Henderson Care Center

  Dec 2022 - now

  Recreation Therapy Aide

  Part Time activation aide providing therapeutic recreation on a secure care unit