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JACLYN GOHEEN

St. Catharines

Summary

Graduated with honours from Niagara College in the Recreation Therapy and Community and Justice Services program.

Experienced with therapeutic recreation techniques that support patient mental and physical health. Utilizes compassionate care and creative activity planning to meet diverse patient needs. Knowledge of fostering patient engagement and monitoring progress to ensure effective therapy outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RECREATION THERAPY AIDE

Garden City Manor Long-term Care
05.2023 - Current
  • Delivered recreational programs to meet the needs and preferences of a diverse resident population.
  • Facilitated program interaction by engaging with participants individually to provide encouragement and guidance.
  • Set up and broke down equipment and supplies used in activities, focusing on excellent infection control.
  • Proficient in Activity Pro, MDS, and PCC
  • Developed and designed a Sensory room for residents on the Memory Care floor.
  • Developed Care Plans based on residents' needs, goals, interests, and abilities from residents' Recreation Assessments.

DIETARY AIDE

Garden City Manor Long-term Care
10.2021 - Current
  • Served meals to residents by established schedules and dietary procedures.
  • Knowledgeable in therapeutic diets

Education

2-Year College Diploma - Recreation Therapy

Niagara College
Welland, ON
06.2024

2-Year College Diploma - Community And Justice Services

Niagara College
Welland, ON
06.2021

Skills

  • Issue Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Electronic Charting
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Client Service

Certification

  • R/TRO Designation - Member #14008
  • DRōM Certified Instructor - DRōM Community
  • Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health Commission of Canada
  • DementiAbility Methods Certificate - DementiAbility Enterprises
  • Communication Tips and Tools for Dementia Care Certificate - DementiAbility Enterprises
  • Food Handlers Certification Course - Canadian Institute of Food Safety
  • Certification for Foundations of Indigenous Cultural Safety in Healthcare

Timeline

RECREATION THERAPY AIDE

Garden City Manor Long-term Care
05.2023 - Current

DIETARY AIDE

Garden City Manor Long-term Care
10.2021 - Current

2-Year College Diploma - Community And Justice Services

Niagara College

2-Year College Diploma - Recreation Therapy

Niagara College
JACLYN GOHEEN