- Avid Reader
- Music
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Gym Workouts
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Outdoor walking
- Traveling
Grace Alty, R/TRO
Kingston,ON
Summary
Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices. Dedicated to enhancing holistic well-being through purposeful recreation programs. TRO designated and actively pursuing CTRS certification.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Coordinator
Bayshore Healthcare TCU
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct recreational assessments to gather patient information, enabling the development of their personal goals and treatment plan.
- Engage patients in a variety of daily therapeutic programming to work towards goals and increase quality of life.
- Manage a diverse caseload including patients with mental health conditions, dementia, dual diagnoses and adult-acquired disabilities.
- Highly value interprofessional collaboration with PT and OT teams to optimize physical and mental health outcomes by integrating programs and adjusting schedules.
- Adapt activities as needed to ensure patients can fully engage in programs that support their holistic well-being.
Therapeutic Recreation Student
Providence Care Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Gained valuable experience under the mentorship of a CTRS.
- Developed and led evidence-based TR programming on adult and senior mental health units.
- Worked with individuals with dual diagnoses, including dementia with BPSD.
- Utilized the Leisure and Well-Being Model to assess, design, implement, and evaluate clinical interventions.
- Created and implemented a leisure education program across adult mental health units to enhance community leisure skills.
Program Support- Therapeutic Recreation
St. Lawrence College
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Promoted recreation therapy within the school and community, including adaptive sports events and peer conferences.
- Organized professional development events and lead projects independently.
- Recognized as a Distinguished Service Award nominee in 2024.
Nursing Support Assistant
Kingston General Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported nurses, PSWs, and porters with daily tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, eating, and mobility.
Clubhouse Attendant
Lyndebrook Golf Course
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Supervised daily operations independently, ensuring business success.
- Planned and organized tournaments and special events regularly.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, leading to positive reviews and referrals.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Therapeutic Recreation
ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Kingston, ON07-2024
Honors Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
QUEENS UNIVERSITY
Kingston, ON05-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Program development
- Patient-centered care
- Documentation
- Leisure education
Accomplishments
- Expanded therapeutic programming in the Bayshore Transitional Care Unit, introducing new initiatives to enhance patient engagement and well-being.
- Consistently received excellent feedback from patients and staff for delivering engaging programs and fostering meaningful interactions
- Collaborated with a small team to develop a six-week community skills leisure education program.
- Completed Therapeutic Recreation Graduate Certificate with a perfect GPA.
Certification
- First Aid/ CPR/BLS
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Positive Approach To Care: GEMS
Interests
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Recreation Coordinator
Bayshore Healthcare TCU
08.2024 - Current
Therapeutic Recreation Student
Providence Care Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Program Support- Therapeutic Recreation
St. Lawrence College
01.2024 - 07.2024
Nursing Support Assistant
Kingston General Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Clubhouse Attendant
Lyndebrook Golf Course
05.2015 - 08.2020
- First Aid/ CPR/BLS
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Positive Approach To Care: GEMS
Graduate Certificate - Therapeutic Recreation
ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Honors Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
QUEENS UNIVERSITY
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