GURLEEN MARAR
Brampton,Ontario
Summary
I am determined to obtain a position that challenges me and provides me the opportunity to reach my full potential professionally and personally, where I can serve your organization and gain valuable knowledge for my future endeavors.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Care Worker
Ancora Light Respite
Toronto, ON
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Providing respite care, community, and educational services to children, youth, and young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in the Greater Toronto Area
Recreation Aide
West Park Long Term Care Centre
Toronto
03.2022 - 10.2023
- The activity aide will develop, implement and evaluate diversified programs and services to meet the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual needs of all residents.
- Identifying and assessing the residents needs to develop fulfilling activities
- Encouraging resident participation in programs and providing one to one support to residents.
- Maintains program and resident records, in addition to providing excellent documentation and care planning interventions.
Volunteer
UHN:Toronto Rehab Institute
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - 10.2023
- The role of the Therapeutic Recreation Support Volunteer is to enrich the quality of life of the patients involved in rehabilitation with Toronto Rehab Geriatric Psychiatry through the enjoyment of therapeutic recreation.
Volunteer
UHN:TorontoHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation
Toronto, ON
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisting in the Therapeutic Playroom which is an inpatient therapeutic recreation program for clients aged 0-6.
Internship Student
CAMH
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Working alongside a recreational therapist on the Concurrent Youth Unit.This program offers clinical care to youth, 14 to 18 years old, who require voluntary or involuntary inpatient treatment for a moderate to severe addiction to substances with an accompanying mental health challenge.
Internship Student
CAMH
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Working alongside experienced recreational therapists on the Psychosis Recovery & Treatment unit.
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Participated in research to support goals and objectives of employer and assigned team.
Volunteer
Let's Grow Learning & Living Hub
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Providing day program activities and leisure for individuals with complex developmental and physical limitation.
- Assisted with and organized programs, events and activities to drive outreach initiatives.
Volunteer
TRO Association
, ON
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Working with Recreational therapists to make an presentation about Mental Health: Community of Practice Networking Session to present at this years TRO conference.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
04-2025
Certification , Fundamental Of Fitness Leadership -
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
04.2018
High School Diploma -
West Humber Collegiate Institute
Skills
- Persistent and driven
- Collaborative/Team orientated
- Proficient with
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent planning and communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Dynamic personality
Certification
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C: A comprehensive certification designed to teach you essential skills to effectively respond to medical emergencies.
- Behavior Management Systems Training (BMS)
Timeline
Respite Care Worker
Ancora Light Respite
11.2023 - 04.2024
Volunteer
UHN:TorontoHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 06.2023
Internship Student
CAMH
01.2023 - 04.2023
Internship Student
CAMH
09.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Let's Grow Learning & Living Hub
09.2022 - 09.2022
Recreation Aide
West Park Long Term Care Centre
03.2022 - 10.2023
Volunteer
TRO Association
03.2022 - 06.2022
Volunteer
UHN:Toronto Rehab Institute
01.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Certification , Fundamental Of Fitness Leadership -
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
High School Diploma -
West Humber Collegiate Institute
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