EMILY PEREZ
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dedicated health and wellness advocate driven to empower individuals in acquiring knowledge and skills to strengthen personal power and achieve mental and physical resilience. My goal is to collaborate with organizations in advancing community health and wellness objectives by embracing a holistic perspective that encompasses mental, emotional, social, and physical well-being, considering equity, diversity, and belonging principles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior's Program Engagement Worker
Progress Place
03.2024 - Current
- Planning, facilitating and organizing 4 Senior's programs, in-person and virtual, in the St. James Town area consistent with psychosocial rehabilitation principles and Progress Place clubhouse model for community members 55+ with mental illness
- Coordinating and liaising with community partners such as The Corner, the Rekai Centre, Dixon Hall, Hospice Toronto, among others, to provide resources and programming for Progress Place members
- Provide direction and leadership to the team of support workers and volunteers
Wellness Coordinator
Toronto Port Authority
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Participated in creating the Wellness Program strategy, reviewed objectives and executed all planned activities for 4 different business units for office and field workers
- Executed a needs assessment that helped in improve and quality and relevance of the Wellness Program and that helped inform the 2024 Wellness Strategy
- Developed a psychological health and safety Manual guided by the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace that will be used to contribute to corporate goals
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Workplace Health And Wellness
Centennial College
09-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And Language Studies
York University
06-2020
Skills
- Reliable, resourceful self-starter, able to work independently and within a team environment and work effectively with limited direction
- Proven ability to demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity when communicating and working with diverse groups
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact with all levels in a professional and positive manner in English and Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Certification
Leadership Training Program (Landmark Worldwide)
First Aid & CPR- Level C (Canadian Red Cross)
Mental Health First Aid (MHCC)
The Working Mind Workplace Mental Health & Wellness Training (Manager Session)
Timeline
Senior's Program Engagement Worker
Progress Place
03.2024 - Current
Wellness Coordinator
Toronto Port Authority
01.2023 - 12.2023
Postgraduate Certificate - Workplace Health And Wellness
Centennial College
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And Language Studies
York University
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