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.

I am currently a Masters student with an exceptional amount of flexibility and free-time looking to pursue my passion for working to provide support and companionship to children of any age. I started looking after children at the age of 12 ( on and off ) throughout the years and have had experience looking after children of all ages. I have had work experiences in babysitting, as a day camp counsellor and as a day camp supervisor. I am dedicated, reliable, artistic, kind, caring, outgoing, love to keep busy and spend time outdoors. I am currently a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and have the knowledge and expertise to provide care to children with special needs or developmental disabilities as well as I am aware of the community resources available to these children to ensure that there are inclusive and accessible activities for them to participate in. I have a reliable car and I would be willing to travel too many places to participate in different activities with the children. I look forward for the opportunity to meet with you and your children.. Kind Regards, Sarah

Masters of Arts, Counselling Psychology (Expected Graduation 2020) Yorkville University • 15 courses, online distance learning format, flexibility to work part-time or full-time. • MACP program graduates are eligible for all relevant professional designations that recognize and certify Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Canada. Bachelor of Arts, Health Studies & Gerontology [Social Sciences] (Completed June 2015) McMaster University • Theoretical approaches to understanding the health of individuals, groups and communities in contemporary and historical perspectives. • Foster an understanding of aging issues within and across different contexts: cultural, economic, health care, physiological, psychological, and social. Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification (Completed April 2016) Lambton College • One year accelerated post-graduate program. Leadership and Management in the Non-Profit Sector (Completed June 2015) Mohawk College • 8 course McMaster/Mohawk Affiliated Business Certification program.