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Kaylee Boyle

Halifax,NS

Summary

Young professional talented in leading wide variety of therapeutic leisure activities to support growth and healthy living in persons with limited abilities and particular needs. Productive in formulating program activities focused on supporting participants' mental and physical health. Adaptable in adjusting programming to suit personal interests, capabilities and health needs to propel healthy living, independence and goal-achievement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreation Director

Townsview Estates
Truro, NS
01.2015 - Current
  • Designed and implemented variety of stimulating activities for 50+ residents of varying physical, cognitive, and intellectual abilities
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
  • Conducted routine recreation assessments with residents to ensure needs are consistently met.
  • Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
  • Participate and represent recreation department at resident care meetings.
  • Facilitate and supervise monthly resident council meetings.
  • Manage recreation department’s budgeting and finances.
  • Plan and implement fundraisers within community in support of recreation department
  • Tracked program spending, and attendance to produce monthly reports for management.
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
  • Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
  • Arranged outings as part of recreational program.

Recreation Therapy Intern

The Magnolia Long, Term Care Facility
Enfield, NS
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Designed, organized and implemented recreation and therapy programs congruent with residents' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
  • Conducted initial recreation assessment forms with new arrivals.
  • Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
  • Prepared and submitted reports and charts for over 30 residents to care team to reflect resident's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary care team to provide optimal services for residents.
  • Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.

Maintenance Worker

Wynn Park Villa
Truro, NS
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for upkeep of facility grounds (weeding, lawn mowing, painting, etc.)
  • Performed various forms of physical labor in difficult weather conditions
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Dalhousie University
06.2021

Recreation for Mental Health Workshop -

2021

PACE Training - undefined

2021

Standard First Aid Certificate & CPR (Level C) - undefined

2020

Certified Steps to Connect Facilitator - undefined

2019

Trained Mental Health Counsellor - undefined

2019

High five Sport Certification - undefined

2018

WHIMIS (workplace hazardous material information system) Certification - undefined

2017

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
2015

Skills

  • Life Skills Education
  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Documenting Progress
  • Program Activities
  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Team Meetings
  • Therapeutic Facilitation
  • Treatment Recommendations

Certification

  • CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Timeline

Recreation Therapy Intern

The Magnolia Long, Term Care Facility
01.2021 - 04.2021

Recreation Director

Townsview Estates
01.2015 - Current

Maintenance Worker

Wynn Park Villa
01.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Dalhousie University

Recreation for Mental Health Workshop -

PACE Training - undefined

Standard First Aid Certificate & CPR (Level C) - undefined

Certified Steps to Connect Facilitator - undefined

Trained Mental Health Counsellor - undefined

High five Sport Certification - undefined

WHIMIS (workplace hazardous material information system) Certification - undefined

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Dalhousie University

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