Holly Wilson
Havelock,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills in developmental services. Proven ability to enhance client experiences through effective collaboration and tailored support. Skilled at creating and implementing respite and recreational care aligned with the client's care framework.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Kindroot inc.
Peterborough, Ontario
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered compassionate support to individuals with disabilities and families, enhancing emotional well-being.
- Coordinated with families to create tailored care plans, ensuring alignment with client needs and preferences.
- Facilitated recreational activities that fostered social interaction and improved client enjoyment.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients during respite care sessions.
Field Placement Student
Courtice North Public School
Courtice, Ontario
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Facilitated student engagement in lessons through active participation in activities.
- Coordinated with staff to enhance instructional strategies for improved student learning.
- Helped create a positive learning atmosphere for all students.
- Prepared classroom materials and resources to support effective teaching.
Field Placement
Community Living, Highlands
Peterborough, Ontario
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Led life-skill lessons for cohorts of 10 to 15 clients, fostering essential personal development.
- Cultivated meaningful connections with clients through consistent and supportive interactions.
- Provided home care services, including cleaning and cooking, to enhance clients' daily living conditions.
Educational Assistant
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Peterborough, Ontario
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated and facilitated art workshops to enhance community engagement.
- Developed educational materials and resources to support instructors and participants.
- Supported diverse educational programs in art gallery to enrich audience experience.
Field Placement
Community Living, Creative Village Studios
Toronto, Ontario
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with clients to customize experiences that aligned with individual abilities, facilitating increased social and recreational engagement.
- Created a safe and encouraging atmosphere for clients to confidently explore the creative process.
- Assisted instructors during classes in the various classes and program sessions.
Customer Experience Coordinator
Wanderlight Alpaca Experience
Lakefield, Ontario
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated experience tours for groups of 1 to 10 clients, enhancing visitor engagement.
- Created and shared social media content, increasing brand visibility and client interaction.
- Performed maintenance and animal care tasks for the farm.
Education
Diploma - Developmental Service Worker
Humber College
Toronto05-2025
High School Diploma -
Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School
Peterborough, ON06-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science
Trent University
Peterborough, OntarioSkills
- Client advocacy
- Activity coordination
- Educational support
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Care plan development
- Family collaboration
- Recreational Activity Planning and Employment
References
Melissa Fletcher—Classroom Teacher, Courtice North Public School
- melissa_fletcher@kprdsb.ca (schedule phone appointment through email)
Andrew Ihamaki—Education Programming Coordinator, Art Gallery of Peterborough
- aihamaki@peterborough.ca
- 1-(705)-743-9179 Ext. 2025
Katie Jackson—Owner and Operator, Wanderlight Alpaca Experience
- connect@wanderlightalpaca.ca
- 1-(705)-652-0987
Harold Tomlinson—Creative Village Studio Supervisor (Retired), Community Living Toronto
- harold.tomlinson@yahoo.ca
- 1-(416)-616-5490
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Kindroot inc.
05.2025 - Current
Field Placement Student
Courtice North Public School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Field Placement
Community Living, Highlands
01.2025 - 05.2025
Educational Assistant
Art Gallery of Peterborough
06.2024 - 08.2024
Field Placement
Community Living, Creative Village Studios
01.2024 - 05.2024
Customer Experience Coordinator
Wanderlight Alpaca Experience
04.2023 - 08.2023
Diploma - Developmental Service Worker
Humber College
High School Diploma -
Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science
Trent University