My name is Sarah , and I am a Gerontology graduate from McMaster University that has specialized in Therapeutic Recreation. I am also currently completing the online Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology education program through Yorkville University. Through my experiences, I have acquired the skills necessary to work towards enhancing the lives of individuals and families through support services, awareness, inclusion and recognition. My goal is ultimately to enhance the daily lives of my clients by promoting independence, inclusive and accessible participation and positive well-being. I have worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of special needs, disabilities and/or challenging behaviors in a variety settings including community and long-term care. I am looking to provide support services to families that are looking for additional support for things such as: -Teaching situational daily living skills -Setting & working towards accomplishing goals -Observing individuals relevant skill strengths and needs -Transporting the individual to various activities, appointments, employment opportunities etc -Assisting individuals to participate in community activities and providing support during these activities. -Assisting individuals with in-home daily living skills -Assisting the individual to buy groceries, prepare meals and complete housekeeping tasks etc -Communicating with the primary caregivers to give up-dates and share information -Ensuring safety and security within the home -Medication reminders -Montessori for Dementia Programming I have open flexibility, competitive rates, transportation, training, and willing to retrain wherever possible. If you are interested in this service please feel free to contact me.

Life Enrichment Therapist (F/T-Current) Fiddicks Nursing Home •Developing, implementing and evaluating activity programs aimed to meet the cognitive, physical, emotional social and spiritual needs of each resident. •Montessori Methods for Dementia approach. •Provide one-to-one programming or activities and support to the residents. •Creating a monthly activity calendar and newsletter. •Responsible for the coordination & scheduling volunteers. •Experience completing necessary medical documentation to meet home regulations. •Working in a fast-paced interdisciplinary team environment. Life Enrichment Worker (Casual-September 2016- March 2017) Sumac Lodge Long-term Care Home •Developing, implementing and evaluating activity programs aimed to meet the cognitive, physical, emotional social and spiritual needs of each resident. •Montessori Methods for Dementia approach. •Provide one-to-one programming or activities and support to the residents. •Creating a monthly activity calendar and newsletter. •Responsible for scheduling volunteers. •Experience completing necessary medical documentation to meet home regulations. Life Enrichment Worker (Casual, May-Aug. 2016) Trillium Villa Long-term Care Home •Developing, implementing and evaluating activity programs aimed to meet the cognitive, physical, emotional social and spiritual needs of each resident. •Provide one-to-one programming or activities and support to the residents. •Creating a monthly activity calendar and newsletter. •Responsible for scheduling volunteers. •Experience completing necessary medical documentation to meet home regulations Support Services Attendant: Outreach and Wellness March of Dimes Canada •Provided full personal support activities to consumers with disabilities in their homes •Tasks included but are not limited to: conducting safe lift & transfers, medication administration, light housekeeping, meal preparation, respite support services, providing community resources etc. ) •Outreach clients are 18 years and older. The goal of this program is to assist clients with maintaining ADL’s and daily tasks, Wellness clients are 60 years and older. The goal of this program is to assist client with maintaining wellness and to provide prevention and respite strategies to keep consumers out of hospital or long-term care. Program Assistant (F/T-May 2014- Sept. 2016) City of Sarnia’s Strangway Community Centre •Planned, implemented and evaluated programs at a local community center provided for adults. These include social, recreation and leisure programs for adults aged 20 and older. •Assist in organizing daily tasks such as coordinating community recreation programs, creating and implementing community recreation programs and problem solving to build effective programming strategies. •Responsible for demonstrating competencies in administrative skills including prioritizing tasks, utilizing effective time management, scheduling appointments for the Supervisor and processing registration accounting processes for programs and activities, preparing and writing drafts or professional documents such as taking meeting minutes for board meetings and ensuring excellent public relation and customer service skills when catering to our members and guests. Supervision of volunteers was expected in this position. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Mindful Music Volunteer Alzheimer’s Society of Sarnia-Lambton •Responsible for implementing a personalized music intervention for long-term care residents to stimulate memory and provide meaningful engagement. Each playlist is tailored to the resident’s current and past musical interests. International Day of Disabilities City of Sarnia & Lambton College Partnership •Organized and implemented a vendor that provided information regarding Therapeutic Recreation and the importance of the service. Presented to Grade 8 students in the Sarnia-Lambton Community. Additional Volunteer Experience/Planning of Special Events: • Sip, Savour & Stylize • Music in the Gardens • Kids Fun Fest • Terry Fox Day • Irish Miracle SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING • Valid Class G License & Current Insurance with $2, 000, 000 liability • Mental Health First Aid Training Completed • Knowledge of POC/PCC/Activity Pro • Knowledge of Medical Terminology- Training Completed • Montessori Methods for Dementia- Training Completed • SALT Training Completed- Safety Awareness for Lifts & Transfers • Experience with Medication Administration and Protocols • Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviours Training Completed (PMAB) • Accessibility of Ontario Disabilities Act Training Completed (AODA Training) • Gentle Persuasions Training Completed (GPA) • Smart Serve, Food Handlers Certified • Class C: First Aid & CPR Certified Additional Experiences/Qualifications: Mental Health First Aid Gentle Persuasions Approaches Preventing and Managing Aggressive Behaviours (PMAB) CRP/First Aid Certified Food Handlers/Smart Serve Certified