Elder Care in St. Catharines, Ontario

To Whom This May Concern, My name is Sarah . I am 21 (turning 22 in Sept.) years old and I have graduated from College with a Therapeutic Recreation Diploma. I am currently enrolled in the Therapeutic Recreation Honours program at Brock University. I believe in lifelong learning and continuing education. I have ample experience working in long-term care as well as with mental health. I recently was a Recreation Therapist on a Geriatric Psychiatry Unit in a Mental Health Hospital. My passion is to maintain or improve the quality of life for individuals in need. I have a strong heart and come from a loving family. I am from Oakville, Ontario but I am currently living in St. Catharines for school. My average is 89.3% and I have a strong work ethic. I have experience with personal care with clients as well as working with clients to improve or maintain their overall physical, emotional, social, and cognitive abilities. I am a young woman seeking employment. I do not smoke, I have three tattoos that are non-offensive and are easily able to be covered up if individuals wish. I have one peircing in each of my ears as well as a nose peircing that can be covered up. I dress well and professional to the needs of my job. I also have many recent accomplishments that would benefit clients, as well as myself, such as; CPI Training- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Prevention, CPR Level C and First Aid Training, Smart Serve, Graduate of an accredited Recreation and Leisure Service Program at Mohawk College with a Specialty in Therapeutic Recreation. The accomplishments that I have listed above allow me to carry the skills such as; being personable, competent, fast thinking, positive attitude, computer savvy, and punctual. I am not only interested in geriatrics but I do enjoy working with individuals with disabilities, and individuals with mental illnesses. Thank you so much much for taking the time to read my message! Cheers, Sarah St. Joseph’s Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Program, Hamilton, ON- Recreation Therapist Trained to safely use appropriate CPI restraints on clients when needed. Dependable for leading programs such as; horseshoes, exercise groups, music therapy, walking groups, coffee shop, coffee house, van rides, current news programs, men and female groups, wii fit, art and crafts, cards, Montessori programs, and many more. Applied my knowledge to implementing leisure interventions, 1:1’s, designing programs, attending team meetings, completing client intake assessments, and learning the protocol for program goals/outcomes/evaluations. Assisted with care and feeding. (2010-20...) Post Inn Village for Seniors, Oakville, ON- Life Enrichment Therapist Assistant Responsible for helping seniors during programs and events, demonstrating leadership skills through teaching/leading programs such as; Brain Teasers, Crafts, Concerts, Singing, Outings (Mall, Movies, Tours, etc.)I was accountable for providing one-on-one care/interventions with residents, interviewing new residents about their past leisurely lifestyle, portering, planning programs, setting up events, and taking down events. (2008-20...)