Gerry Page

• Coordinator of Community Integration through Cooperative Education (CICE) Program Development and Coordinator of Program Development for Lambton College
• Develop in partnership with community, business and industry leaders up to 20 new College Programs at Lambton College
• Involved in the recruitment and hiring of new employees
• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
• Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
• Developed and taught courses in Fieldwork Seminar for CICE students.

Coordinator of the Mental Retardation Counselor (MRC) now the Developmental Services Worker Program,

Coordinator of the Social Sciences Department

Coordinated the Community Integration through Cooperative Education Program (CICE)

Worked part-time as a Counselor in the Counseling Department

Developed and taught numerous courses in psychology and social issues.

Managed budgeting for the CICE program

• Responsible for the care of 16 children with developmental disabilities in a residential setting
• Managed and trained up to 13 fulltime and part time employees to be productive and caring in their work.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Trained staff members in various educational techniques to assist our clients.

• Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks
• Advocated for resident needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring appropriate levels of care were provided consistently across all cases.
• Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.

Worked on a ward with 40 male individuals with severe to profound disabilities.

Provided care and training in personal hygiene skills

Was enrolled in the Mental Retardation Counsellor (MRC/DSW program)

Received training in introductory psychology, mental disorders, pharmacology among other courses in developmental disabilities.