Summary
Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Claire Goodrow

Burlington

Summary

With a firm belief for the power of wellness and a keen passion to help people, I am a detailed oriented, motivated and outgoing professional who is qualified to take the next step to advance their career.



Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifestyle Manager

Pearl And Pine Retirement
04.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for the development and coordination of meaningful daily programs and services to meet the social, physical, intellectual, emotional, vocational and spiritual needs of residents.
  • Establish strong relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure monthly activity calendar has unique and engaging opportunities for the resident community to participate in.
  • Increase daily activity resident retention rates by regularly assessing resident feedback and adjusting program offerings accordingly.
  • Recruit, interview and subsequently manage a team of 3-4 Lifestyle Assistants by providing guidance and support to employees to ensure all activities and events run successfully.
  • Foster successful collaborative working relationships with Management team and Executive Director that supports the communities overall goal of promoting vibrant senior living among resident community.

Companionship Program Supervisor

Pearl and Pine Retirement
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Plan, direct and coordinate monthly activity calendar for residents with cognitive impairments to ensure physical, mental, social and spiritual needs are met
  • Foster relationships with Executive Director along with Director of Wellness to define programming needs and strengthen organizational standing
  • Participate in hiring process by reviewing resumes and conducting interviews to present potential successful candidates to management team
  • Connect with resident and resident families via email and phone to ensure all questions and/ or concerns are identified to ensure success of residents participation in program
  • Lead daily activities for residents by both group and on 1:1 basis with a special consideration of those residents with dementia and the effects of 'sundowning.'

Lifestyles Assistant

Pearl and Pine Retirement
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Lead one to one and group exercise classes with and without exercise equipment for residents of all abilities (i.e., weight work, stretch and relax, seated yoga, thera band)
  • Assist Lifestyle Manager with creating, planning, and implementing daily activities and monthly calendar to ensure residents stay active both socially and physically
  • Use outlook email platform to connect with contractors to organize exercise instructors and entertainment performers to better the daily lives of the resident's.

Exercise Therapist

Schlegel Retirement Villages
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated and directed the Program for Active Living to enhance the quality of life of residents to maximize independence
  • Designed and implemented innovative physical and cognitive group and individual exercise programs that tailored to individual residents needs and personal goals
  • Worked in close collaboration with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to ensure the need of the residents were being met
  • Consulted with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs to achieve exercise goals.

Exercise Therapist

Lifemark Seniors Wellness
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Implemented exercise and education program for seniors that focused on increasing mobility, pain relief, building strength, and improving balance
  • Prepared and maintained progress reports and basic metrics on participants and produces data as requested
  • Attentively monitored residents while utilizing exercise equipment; promoted and demonstrated safe use of all equipment as well as proper infection control and practices for equipment.

Recreation Assistant

Seasons Retirement Communities
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisted the recreation manager in the 'Fun Department' to help create, plan, and implement daily activities and monthly calendar to ensure the residents stay active both socially and physically
  • Encouraged, portered and recorded resident participation and attendance in daily activities
  • Lead one to one and group exercise classes with and without exercise equipment for residents of all abilities (i.e., weight work, stretch and relax, seated yoga, thera band).

Education

Masters of Gerontology -

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
08.2021

Bachelor of Kinesiology -

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
04.2020

Skills

  • Time Management Expertise
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Strong Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Budgeting Proficiency

Certification

  • 2017 Smart Serve Certified
  • 2019 G-Class Driver's License (
  • Access to car)
  • 2019 Standard First Aid & CPR/ AED Level C - Canadian Red Cross
  • 2020 CAMH - Understanding Stigma
  • 2020 CAMH - Depression 101
  • 2020 Cyber Seniors Mentor Training Program
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

References

Shawna Legere, Executive Director

Pearl and Pine Retirement

905-510-5570


Brenda Sutherland, Marketing Manager

Pearl and Pine Retirement  

905-630-1912


Mandeep Virk - Physio Links Clinic, Owner 

1831 Walkers Line, Burlington, ON, L7M-0H6

905-335-3500

  • "Claire has worked under my supervision at Physio Links Clinic, earning 65 hours to date. During this time, Claire was a self-starter and a productive contributor to our team. In addition to having a high degree of integrity and a cheerful personality, Claire has a strong ability to both follow instructions and take initiative. Throughout my experience working with Claire, I believe she has a great potential and has chosen a career path suited for the care and comfort of individuals. She has demonstrated her knowledge learned from her Kinesiology program at Brock University, while also showing an aptitude for providing the utmost care for patients. Overall, Claire has been a great addition to the Physio Links Rehab team, and it is without a hesitation that I can make an enthusiastic recommendation to support Claire's future endeavors. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions."

Timeline

Lifestyle Manager

Pearl And Pine Retirement
04.2022 - Current

Companionship Program Supervisor

Pearl and Pine Retirement
03.2022 - 04.2022

Lifestyles Assistant

Pearl and Pine Retirement
01.2022 - 04.2022

Exercise Therapist

Schlegel Retirement Villages
11.2021 - 01.2022

Exercise Therapist

Lifemark Seniors Wellness
07.2021 - 11.2021

Recreation Assistant

Seasons Retirement Communities
05.2021 - 10.2021

Masters of Gerontology -

Brock University

Bachelor of Kinesiology -

Brock University

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