Jennifer Wessell
Cameron,Ontario
Summary
As a dedicated Recreation Therapy professional with 20 years experience in the practice of enriching the lives of individuals, I am looking to broaden my contributions to client well-being by blending this experience with my people management skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreationist
York Region, Health Centre
12.2012 - Current
- Work independently and in collaboration with interprofessional team
- Design and develop and implement program plans including use of using continuous improvement methods for program optimization
- Evaluate and monitor residents' needs to determine resident goals including assessments with residents and family to enable goal focused client engagement
- Provide training to Recreationist team members and other staff
- Supervise students and volunteers
- Developed vision, mission and goals as part of the palliative care leadership team
- Improved staff communications process as part of Workplace Culture committee member
Office Manager/Instructor
The Main Pool
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Supervised Swim Instructors/Lifeguards including coaching for skills and mentoring behaviours
- Managed day to day operation of the business
- Planned and implemented staff schedules and time off requests
- Taught Red Cross/Lifesaving lessons
Recreationist
Sunnybrook-Veterans Wing
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate recreation programs to war veterans
- Complete initial assessments and annual reviews
- Work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team
- Supervise and manage volunteers and students
- Obtained F class license to drive small bus for residents
Education
Sports Administration
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON08.1989
Sports Administration
Durham College
Oshawa, ON05.1988
Certification
Laughter Yoga Instructor- 2023
RAI/MDS Training- yearly
Dementiability Method-2016
Mental Health First Aid-2018
Palliative Care Training-2023
GPA Training- yearly
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Valid Class G License
Timeline
Recreationist
York Region, Health Centre
12.2012 - Current
Office Manager/Instructor
The Main Pool
01.2007 - 01.2012
Recreationist
Sunnybrook-Veterans Wing
01.1990 - 01.1994
Sports Administration
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sports Administration
Durham College
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