MOHAMUD ADAM
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Graduate of Mohawk College in Recreation Therapy with hands-on experience in long-term care settings. Dedicated to improving the lives of older adults and those with dementia. Certified in DementiAbility and fluent in Somali and English. Experienced in creating and executing effective therapeutic programming.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreational Therapist
Grace Villa
Hamilton, ON
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Implement engaging recreation programs tailored to residents’ psychological and physical needs.
- Track resident participation, engagement, and progress.
- Encourage socialization and independence among isolated or low-mobility residents.
- Safely operate equipment and deliver care-aligned treatment plans.
Recreational Therapist
Shalom Village
Hamilton, ON
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Delivered full range of therapeutic recreation services including assessments and interventions.
- Supported residents during mealtimes and documented group activity participation.
- Ensured safety during programming and maintained attendance records.
Recreational Therapist (Practicum)
Hamilton Continuing Care
Hamilton, ON
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Supervised recreation aides and coordinated community integration activities.
- Designed individualized recreational plans for clients with developmental disabilities.
- Organized games and special events including bingo and social activities.
Education
Recreation Therapy Diploma - undefined
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ONSkills
- Therapeutic Recreation Programming
- DementiAbility Techniques
- One-on-One Resident Support
- Activity Planning & Delivery
- Program Assessment & Documentation
- Team Collaboration & Supervision
- Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusivity
- Bilingual: Somali & English
Certification
- Professional Development – Mohawk College:
- Mental Health First Aid (9-hour virtual course)
- DementiAbility Methods Workshop
- SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness Training
- Urban Poling Nordic Walking Instructor (4-hour)
- Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE) Training
- Student Member – Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
- SAFE MANAGEMENT GROUP'S CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- WHMIS 2015
- Initial Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Recreational Therapist
Grace Villa
05.2023 - 09.2025
Recreational Therapist
Shalom Village
01.2022 - 04.2022
Recreational Therapist (Practicum)
Hamilton Continuing Care
02.2021 - 03.2021
Recreation Therapy Diploma - undefined
Mohawk College