Courtnee Riou

• Assist Recreation Therapist to develop, implement and execute group and individual programs
• Assist Recreation Therapist with compilation and completion of monthly statistics and calendars
• Assists Recreation Therapist in implementing and monitoring therapeutic recreation techniques for residents and puts Resident Care Plan in action.
• Provides input to develop and make necessary changes to the resident therapeutic recreation care plan.
• Cleans and maintains designated therapy areas and equipment.
• Records daily attendance and participation of residents and forwards information to the Recreation Therapist.

• Providing swimming instruction to children of various ages and abilities as well as adults
• Ensuring a safe work and practice environment and establishing rules for swimmers
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating swimming abilities and techniques, ensuring adherence to lesson plans
• Providing feedback and encouragement for all swimmers
• Welcoming all swimmers in a professional and friendly manner
• Prepared progress report cards, maintained attendance records, and worksheets, and gave updates to caregivers.

• My Practicum Placement at the Steadward Centre:
• Created individualized physical activity programs for participants with physical and cognitive impairments
• Assisted participants through the physical activity program plan
• Kept records of participants progress

• Created developmentally appropriate and individualized lesson plans and activities for children of various ages and abilities.

• Organized, stored, and sanitized toys and equipment for activity spaces.

• Maintained a safe play environment and reacted calmly in emergency situations.

• Worked within a team and communicated effectively.

• Organized activities and entertained through play to enhance children's physical, emotional, and social well-being
• Performed housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care
• Administered minor first aid to sick and injured children

• Kept track of time, starting and stopping play when necessary
• Conferred with other sporting officials, and coaches with effective communication strategies
• Signaled participants and other officials to make them aware of infractions and to regulate play
• Educated all participants on the rules and regulations.