Poised, passionate and patient individual who is able to work under stressful environments and handle multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy; while seeking assistance from the team. A detailed oriented team-player with strong organizational skills to lead diverse therapeutic programs/services on account of designing, implementing and evaluating tasks in a timely and effective way. Adaptable in adjusting programming to suit personal interests, limited abilities, holistic wellness, and changing health demands to propel goal-achievement, independence and improve healthy living; while closely observing participants' responses, progress and outcomes. Resourceful in working unbiasedly with others to support client-centered care at all times. Believe in continuing education to help improve knowledge and skills.
Hi, I’m
LYDIA BROWN
Edmonton ,Alberta
Summary
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Seasons Retirement Community Camrose
Recreational Therapy Assistant (FUN)
09.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Conducted individual and group recreational games, fitness, brain exercises, and arts & crafts independently for geriatric populations with musculoskeletal and cognitive disabilities in supportive living level 4, memory care and independent living areas.
- Created monthly calendars and daily activity booklets.
- Prepared daily inventories.
- Contacting and coordinating entertainers and church ministers for new and routine opportunities in the facility.
- Logged residences' attendance, participation levels and behavioral engagements during each activity daily.
- Portered residents to and from activities.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment after each program.
- Recognized and hosted birthdays, holiday events and other fun events to be an integral part of the FUN that create meaningful lifelong experiences for older adults.
- Supervised patients diagnosed with mental disorders, by having the ability to be an active listener, use critical thinking, and knowing when and how to give patient's their space in order to subsidize behaviors.
- Spent one-on-one time with residents to learn about residents' previously active life, background, interests, and likes/dislikes to incorporate specially tailored activities into monthly calendars.
- Relayed written and verbal report to manager about activities that took place.
- Maintained interpersonal confidentiality of residents', family and staff information through person-centered care, dignity, and independence.
- Gathered informal feedback regarding activities to evaluate & improve future programs and act as an advocate for residents' needs and choices.
- Provided guidance and mentorship for on-boarding new staff in the department.
- Good customer service answering phones and guest questions when filling in for the front desk staff on break-times.
- Taken part in continuing education if/when appropriate.
Education
University of Alberta Augustana CampusCamrose, Alberta
Bachelor Of Science In Kinesiology
11.2022
University Overview
- Minor: Environmental Science
- I was a member of the Cross Country and Indoor Track teams for 2 year; and was granted the Most Valuable Player Award.
Skills
- Excellent problem solving and prioritization
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Planning
- Records management and scheduling
- Active listening
- Bookkeeping
- Proficient in Microsoft software programs
- Use of administrative technologies for printing, photocopying, scanning and laminating
- Social media marketing and communications
- Interpersonal communications and dependability
- Flexibility to adapt and balance numerous demands and conflicts
Certificates and Licenses
Certificates and Licenses
Certificate in Sustainability - University of Alberta Augustana Campus
Camrose, AB
November 2023 - valid lifetime
Standard First Aid and CPR level C with AED - St. John Ambulance
Edmonton, AB
Expiration: July 3, 2024
Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
September 2018 - present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer Event Coordinator - University of Alberta, Augustana Wildlife Society Club
Camrose, AB
09/01/18 to 04/01/20
From September 2018-April 2020, I volunteered as an Executive Event Coordinator for the Augustana Wildlife Club. Duties included:
- Coordinating schedules and timelines for events.
- Suggesting and planning yearly on and off campus events with other club executives.
- Decision making on financial allocations with other executives.
- Recruiting club members
- Promoting club events at club fairs, social media platforms and by other means each semester.
- Submitting club events for approval on an online student connect portal each semester.
- Attending intermixed meetings of all Augustana clubs to report progress and/or concerns, and to discuss collaboration initiatives.
- Adapting quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, and maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
Volunteer Event Coordinator - University of Alberta, Augustana Chaplaincy
Camrose, AB
09/01/19 to 11/30/19
As part of a AUREL 345 Community Service Learning course, for a fall semester, I volunteered with the Augustana Chalaincy to hold a Fair Trade and Local Made Sale event. Duties included:
- Attending organizational meetings to plan logistics.
- Recruiting local food and craft vendors.
- Highlighting the sustainable and environmentally friendly practices of the vendors through marketing to promote the event community wide.
- Setting up and taking down venue space.
- Hosting vendors and visitors during the event.
Volunteer Early Childhood Environmental Education Teacher - Battle River School Division, École Sifton School
Camrose, AB
09/01/19 to 11/30/19
As part of a AUENV 320 Community Service Learning course, for a fall semester, I worked with children ages 4 - 6 years old to adapt and adjust to the outdoors. Duties included:
- Meeting with class teachers to plan field trips at the Stoney Creek Wilderness Park in Camrose for the French and English Emerson kindergarten classes when there is less to more snowy conditions.
- Supervising and teach fundamental movement skills and environmental play-based learning through nature games, physical activities and arts & crafts, while following safety precautions.
- Encouraging the leave-no-trace-behind principle.
Volunteer Athlete Attendant - TrackTown Canada, Foote Field
Edmonton, AB
07/15/16
With a strong understanding of track and field, I volunteered for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics Trials (18th Pan American Junior Athletics Championships). Duties included:
- Being fast on my feet, calm, collective, confident and assertive.
- Ensuring athletes and officials are kept hydrated with water and electrolytes after completing each race.
- Guiding all visitors to the medical center if required, due to mechanical and acute injuries or environmental conditions.
- Providing information to athletes, their coaches and agents.
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