Ashley Everets
Caledonia,ON
Summary
Strong, collaborative leader and problem-solver dedicated to partner to promote quality recreation programs, events and services. Strengths in building and maintaining positive relationships among staff and the community. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Lead
Alzheimers Society BHNHH
04.2023 - Current
- Utilize a team approach with staff and community partners to collaboratively initiate, develop, deliver and evaluate recreation programs and events to the community
- Promote healthy living and wellness to the community
- Implement and follow agency policy and procedures and regulated Health and Safety protocol
- Tracked and reported program results to clients and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production
- Performed program research and analyzed data collection to develop quality programs and services
- Mentored and led new and current employees and volunteers to enhance therapeutic recreation program production
- Trained staff in new client database to accomplish funding targets and benchmarks
- Ensure quarterly funding targets are met
- Networked in local community collaboration to identify program opportunities
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members
- Engaged with clients, partners and colleagues to create positive, trusting and professional relationships
- Successfully managed an annual budget
- Effective supervisory skills to empower staff and promote efficient work culture
Recreation Therapist
Head Injury Rehab ON/Haldimand Abilities Centre
02.2010 - 04.2023
- Develop, plan implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs in rehabilitation and community settings
- Develop strategies directed to recreational goal and objective achievement and leisure independence
- Data collection, implementation of assessments and client reports
- Up to date with the latest Therapeutic Recreation practices and attend annual Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Conference
- Developed schedules of activities, community outings and events to create expressive outlets for clients
- Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation
- Educated clients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with client's goals, abilities and personal interests
- Worked closely with caregivers and other supports of clients to explain recreation goals, objectives and expected outcomes
- Clear understanding of a collaborative approach of 3 partnering agencies
- Presented at various conferences promoting resources, community needs, client care and how programs meet funding mandate
- Extensive experience in working with diverse populations
Independent Respite Worker
Haldimand Norfolk REACH
02.2011 - Current
- Maintained safe and hazard-free environments
- Planned engaging recreational, developmental and entertainment activities
- Provided relief support to primary caregivers of individual living with autism
- Develop beneficial outcomes and learning
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and independence
Recreation Assistant
Thomas Health Care Co.
08.2009 - 02.2010
- Plan, organize and implement programs to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs of 129 residents
- Provide specialized one to one programming to individual residents
- Implement sensory stimulation and Montessori programs to residents
- Conduct initial assessments of residents
- Document daily participation of residents
- Conduct monthly program evaluations and attendance studies
- Set monthly recreation participation goals for each resident
- Discussed safety and maintenance concerns with supervisor for remediation
Youth Advisor
Norfolk County
09.2008 - 07.2009
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of tobacco prevention strategies
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth peer leaders through team-building experiences
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies
Education
Bachelor of Recreation And Leisure Studies Honours
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON2008
Diploma of Recreation And Leisure Services
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON2005
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrates people and program planning, implementation management and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of municipal government, operations and services
- Knowledge of business processes, policies, administrative requirements and financial management methods to recommend and assist with development of programs and and objectives
- Valid Ontario Drivers License and access to reliable vehicle
- Takes initiative and ability to make decisions and good problem solving skills
- Demonstrates ability to work independently
- Capable to act as a leader within all areas of programming and events management, including providing advice and training
- Organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and guide interdisciplinary team-based discussions to increase staff morale, team building, and collaboration
- First Aid/CPR
Community Committees
Accessibility Advisory Committee, Haldimand County
Timeline
Program Lead
Alzheimers Society BHNHH
04.2023 - Current
Independent Respite Worker
Haldimand Norfolk REACH
02.2011 - Current
Recreation Therapist
Head Injury Rehab ON/Haldimand Abilities Centre
02.2010 - 04.2023
Recreation Assistant
Thomas Health Care Co.
08.2009 - 02.2010
Youth Advisor
Norfolk County
09.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Recreation And Leisure Studies Honours
Brock University
Diploma of Recreation And Leisure Services
Mohawk College
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