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Jenny Astle

Leduc,AB

Summary

A driven professional who is graduating from studies in Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology at Lethbridge College May 2024. Seeking Full-time employment in Recreation Therapy. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. Resourceful in devising diverse programs geared to individuals' abilities specific needs and goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreation Therapy Aide

Extendicare Leduc
11.2021 - Current
  • Assist in facilitating recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities, and interests.
  • Lead specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social, emotional, cognitive and physical well-being.
  • Encourage residents with various needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and participate in leisure activities.
  • Carry out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Observe, analyze and record patient progress during programs.

Recreation Therapy Assistant

CapitalCare
08.2023 - Current
  • Facilitate recreation programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities, and interests.
  • Support clients as they engage in small groups or 1:1 programs during the day program.
  • Support clients with various needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and participate in health-promoting leisure activities.
  • Large repertoire of tabletop and active games.
  • Carry out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Observe, analyze, and record client progress and attendance as per organization's requirements.

Education Assistant

Black Gold School Division
10.2014 - 10.2023
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
  • Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
  • PBS trained and NVCI certified

Art Teacher

4 Cats
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Followed 4Cats curriculum and taught painting, printmaking and clay.
  • Guided students to promote art studies and support student success and achievement.

Practicum Student

MacTaggert Place
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated and assisted with delivering therapeutic programs: exercise, socials, bingo, active games, outings, special events, etc.
  • Developed a positive therapeutic rapport with residents
  • Created the monthly calendar and newsletter.
  • Conducted one-to-one interventions with residents.

Administrative Assistant

Leduc Food Bank
02.2013 - 05.2014
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Revitalized web content and social media profiles with new and interesting content. Rebranded logo, created website and annual report.

Web Designer

Worldprofit
02.2003 - 09.2007
  • Promoted brand identity by creating company logos and delivering attractive, user-friendly and unique website.
  • Designed user interface and integrated into content management system to meet client specifications.
  • Crafted website content and graphics by coordinating copywriting and designing images, icons, banners and enhancements.
  • Designed user interface to meet client specifications and content management system.
  • Developed concepts, target audience, requirements, deadlines and budgets.

Education

Diploma - Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology

Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB
05.2024

Certificate of Technical Studies - Multimedia

Alberta College (program Is Now At NAIT)
Edmonton, AB
06.2001

Skills

  • Creative and resourceful
  • Patient Evaluations
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Basic Life Support
  • Computer skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Conflict resolution (NVCI trained)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • MS Office
  • Organization
  • Google Drive

Certification

  • Heart and Stroke BLS Provider Course March 2024
  • Alberta Food Safety Basics - March 2024
  • NVCI - Non Violent Crisis Intervention Dec 2022
  • Go To Educator Training - Youth Mental Health (10/2019) AHS
  • Autism 101 and 102 (2016) - Facilitator: Dr. Shawn Reynolds, Ph.D, Registered Psychologist

Volunteer Experience

  • Crew Coordinator Edmonton Folk Music Festival 08/2015 – 2019
  • Volunteer Edmonton Humane Society 2017 – 2018
  • Event Photographer STARS Air Ambulance 2009 – 2017

Timeline

Recreation Therapy Assistant

CapitalCare
08.2023 - Current

Practicum Student

MacTaggert Place
05.2023 - 06.2024

Recreation Therapy Aide

Extendicare Leduc
11.2021 - Current

Education Assistant

Black Gold School Division
10.2014 - 10.2023

Art Teacher

4 Cats
07.2013 - 08.2015

Administrative Assistant

Leduc Food Bank
02.2013 - 05.2014

Web Designer

Worldprofit
02.2003 - 09.2007

Diploma - Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology

Lethbridge College

Certificate of Technical Studies - Multimedia

Alberta College (program Is Now At NAIT)

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