Jessica McNeilly
Oro-Medonte
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Assistant
Woods Park Care Centre
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
- Conducted resident assessments to identify residents background, interests and identify suitable recreation programs.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote the 5 different domains.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities.
- Maintained thorough and confidential records of therapeutic programs and observations.
- Utilized clinical expertise to establish therapeutic relationships with residents and families through active communication and mutual goal setting.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Communicated effectively with residents to identify needs and establish comfortability level throughout therapeutic programs.
Intern Recreation Therapist
Royal Victoria Health Center
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Plan, implement and evaluate recreation therapy activities.
- Collaborate with inter-professional team members to safely and effectively provide care and support for the patients.
- Built rapport with patients utilizing listening and compassion skills.
- Motivate and encourage patients to participate in activities.
- Utilized Meditech for documentation to maintain a continuum of care.
Intern Recreation Therapist
Waypoint Center for Mental Health Care
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist with the organizing and preparation of recreation therapy programs
- Facilitate therapeutic recreation sessions.
- Evaluate the progress and outcomes of therapeutic interventions.
- Knowledge and understanding of Meditech to effectively document patients participation and behaviours.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals including occupational therapist, creative art therapist and nurses.
- Assist with community outings to enhance social skills and community engagement.
Prep Cook/Line Cook
The Purple House Cafe
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Responsible for preparing various meats, vegetable, and fruit.
- Followed recipes for desserts and sauces.
- Efficiently produced entrees, salads, and desserts promptly.
- Organized my work area in order to run the kitchen effectively for both time management and easier accessibility of regularly used items.
- Developed decorative plating skills for a variety of dishes.
Prep Cook/Server
Freshii
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Prepared ingredients for a variety of meals utilizing proper use of kitchen equipment and safe knife handling techniques.
- Made suggestions to customers according to their preferences and allergies.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment, workspace and quest area.
- Comprehensive understanding of point of sales system.
- Create guest experience by recalling a guests preference and or name for their order.
Banquet Server
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Set up banquet rooms for groups ranging from 5-400 including, placing tables and chairs and setting tableware and cutlery.
- Presented food to guests at scheduled times.
- Catered clients meals including serving and prompt clean up.
- Professionally presented meals to guest with descriptions of meal when requested.
- Promptly handled guests questions and concerns.
Tasting Room Manager
Hillier Creek Estates
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Trained employees on the Wine Council of Ontario Book, Tasting Room and Patio procedures and Point of Sales.
- Managed 5+ staff
- Assessed monthly comparisons in order to create sales goals.
- Demonstrated efficient time managment skills by addressing guest requests and concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Create monthly schedule for staff.
Wine Steward/Server/Pizza Cook
Hillier Creek Estates
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Demonstrate exstensive knowledge of wine by providing verbal descriptions of several wines avalible, offering examples of wine and food pairings.
- Presented multiple wine tasting at once, creating a special experience for each guest.
- Able to make recommendations based on guest prefereces.
- Comprehensive understanding of Point of Sales and Opening and Closing predures.
- Development of strong problem-solving skills and adapting to produce results.
- High attention to detail while assiting multiple guests at once.
Education
Recreation Therapy -
Canadore College
04.2024
Hotel and Restaurant Management - undefined
Fleming College
04.2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptive
- Compassion
- Program Facilitation
- Active Listening
- Computer Software Knowledge
- Results Oriented
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Program planning
- Flexibility
Certification
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps - Oct 2023, Oro-Medonte
- N-95 Mask Fit Certification - October 2024, Barrie
Timeline
Recreation Assistant
Woods Park Care Centre
07.2024 - 08.2025
Intern Recreation Therapist
Royal Victoria Health Center
03.2024 - 04.2024
Intern Recreation Therapist
Waypoint Center for Mental Health Care
10.2023 - 12.2023
Prep Cook/Line Cook
The Purple House Cafe
05.2017 - 10.2017
Prep Cook/Server
Freshii
03.2017 - 06.2017
Banquet Server
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
10.2016 - 01.2017
Tasting Room Manager
Hillier Creek Estates
05.2016 - 10.2016
Wine Steward/Server/Pizza Cook
Hillier Creek Estates
05.2015 - 10.2016
Hotel and Restaurant Management - undefined
Fleming College
Recreation Therapy -
Canadore College
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