Caitlyn Bierd
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Enthusiastic, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain a recreational aide position to help launch career while achieving company goals and values.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Aide
Shalom Village LTC
Hamilton, ON
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Led and instructed group exercises, crafts, and other activities.
- Observed and documented residents during recreation programs to assess safety, behaviour, and engagement level.
- Adapted recreation programs as needed to meet individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' progress and interactions.
- Accompanied residents in group outings and trips on the Shalom Village bus.
- Assisted in serving and feeding meals to residents according to established menus and diets.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with residents and family members
Dietary Aide
Shalom Village Senior Apts
Hamilton, ON
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary and religious guidelines.
- Served accommodation meals to residents with special dietary needs.
- Set tables according to the seating plan to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained the dining room during and after each meal service.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops, and sanitizing the kitchen.
Recreation Therapy Intern
Durand Retirement Residence
Hamilton, ON
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Created weekly reports detailing resident activity trends for review by the supervisor.
- Facilitated group discussions regarding leisure activities offered and interests.
- Assisted residents to and from recreation programs.
Education
Recreation Therapy - Human Services
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON04-2017
Graduate with Honour Standing -
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
Hamilton, ON06.2013
Skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Accomplishments
- Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, Tiered Exercise Program, Tier 1 and 2, 02/2017
- Urban Poling Nordic Walking, Instructor Certification Level 1, 01/2017
- Forsythe Park Learning, Programming for dementia, palliative care and cognitive impairment, 11/2015
- Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, Seniors Fitness Functional Mobility Workshop, 09/2015
- Parasport Ontario, Ready, Willing and Able Workshop, 03/2015
Volunteer Experience
Temple Anshe Shalom, Hamilton, ON, 08/2011 - 08/2019, Assist congregants during holidays and services, Volunteer at various charity events to raise funds for the Temple, Annual Going for Green Charity Golf Tournament, Administrative work for the Rabbi Emeritus; mass mailings, paperwork
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Shalom Village Senior Apts
03.2016 - 06.2016
Recreation Aide
Shalom Village LTC
09.2015 - 04.2016
Recreation Therapy Intern
Durand Retirement Residence
01.2015 - 03.2015
Recreation Therapy - Human Services
Mohawk College
Graduate with Honour Standing -
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
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