Jaimey Jacobs
London,Ontario
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Aid Manager
Camp Dreamwood
Highland Grove, ON
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Ensured health care and safety procedures were being followed.
- Reviewed health forms of all campers and staff, being aware of pertinent health information that may require special attention throughout the summer.
- Provided care to campers with high-need medical conditions.
- Worked with parents to ensure their children were being properly cared for.
- Communicated with camp directors, external health care/hospital staff and parents as necessary.
- Responded to all first aid and emergency medical situations.
Youth Program Assistant
Walpole Island First Nation
Walpole Island , ON
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with Indigenous youth aged 11-18.
- Planned and lead daily activities, such as archery, painting classes, and basketball tournaments.
- Taught youth important life skills, such as cooking and cleaning.
- Mentored and supported at-risk youth through difficult personal circumstances.
Day Camp Counsellor/Assistant Coordinator
Gregory Drive Alliance Church
Chatham, ON
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Worked with children and youth aged 4-14.
- Lead activities, created a welcoming and inclusive space, supervised children, and ensured safety protocols were being followed.
- Supported other staff members in their roles.
- Planned and lead staff training sessions.
- Organized day-to-day activities, including: planning game and snack times, scheduling and keeping inventory of supplies.
- Interacted and built relationships with parents/caregivers to ensure every child was receiving the proper support.
Day Camp Head Counselor
Forest Cliff Camps
Chatham , ON
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Worked with children and youth aged 4-14.
- Helped to coordinate and lead staff training sessions, daily team meetings and camp activities.
- Taught staff members how to best perform their roles and handle difficult situations.
- Provided emotional support for both campers and staff members.
- Implemented care plans for children with specific emotional, behavioral or physical needs.
- Interacted and built relationships with parents to ensure their children were properly supported.
Education
Honors Bachelor of Health Sciences - Health Sciences
University of Western Ontario
London, ON06.2022
High School Diploma -
Chatham-Kent Secondary School
Chatham, ON06.2018
M.D. - Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Denistry
London, ONSkills
- Organization and Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Creative and Energetic
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Reliable
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the 2024 Shannen’s Dream Scholarship offered by the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society
- Recipient of the 2022 Local First Nation Scholarship offered by Western University
- Recipient of the 2024 Local First Nation Scholarship offered by Western University
- Deans Honor Roll student
- Recipient of the 2018 YMCA Indigenous Youth Leadership Award
Additional Information
- Volunteer tutor at Wallaceburg District Secondary School for Indigenous students
- Volunteer notetaker for students with disabilities throughout my undergraduate degree
- Volunteer at the Southwestern Ontario Aboriginal Healthcare Access Center (SOAHAC) in London, Ontario
- Student Mentor for Schulich Medicine applicants
- Local Officer of Indigenous Health at Schulich Medicine as part of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS)
- Senior Executive of the Emergency Medicine Interest Group at Schulich Medicine
- Representative for the Indigenous Medical & Dental Student Association (IMDSA) on the Schulich Medicine Curriculum Committee
Certification
- Standard First Aid - CPR C - AED
- Disability Awareness and Confidence Training (obtained through Ontario Disability Employment Network)
- Employment Service Training (obtained through Ontario Disability Employment Network)
- G License
Timeline
First Aid Manager
Camp Dreamwood
07.2023 - 08.2023
Youth Program Assistant
Walpole Island First Nation
06.2022 - 06.2023
Day Camp Head Counselor
Forest Cliff Camps
05.2019 - 06.2021
Day Camp Counsellor/Assistant Coordinator
Gregory Drive Alliance Church
06.2015 - 08.2021
Honors Bachelor of Health Sciences - Health Sciences
University of Western Ontario
High School Diploma -
Chatham-Kent Secondary School
M.D. - Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Denistry