Navdeep Kaur
ON
Summary
Energetic professional with background in leisure and recreation management, recognized for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Skilled in program development, team leadership, and event coordination. Possess strong interpersonal communication abilities, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to diverse group needs. Excel at creating engaging environments that promote health, wellness, and community connection.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Aide
One Kenton Place
North York, Canada
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted initial assessments to identify residents' cognitive, emotional, and physical needs.
- Planned and delivered therapeutic recreation programs tailored to residents with cognitive impairments.
- Experience working with the PointClickCare system for documentation.
- Documented resident engagement and program outcomes for evaluation.
- Organized and led Shabbat programs, and culturally significant activities, to build a sense of belonging among residents.
Social Services Worker
Grace Care Home
Ludhiana, India
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted initial assessments to determine the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of residents.
- Designed and facilitated individualized and group therapeutic activities to promote social connection and cognitive stimulation for residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.
- Provided case management services to clients according to their needs.
- Maintained information of clients, their interactions, and their care plans for future reference.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care for clients.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
Education
Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology
St. Clair College – Ace Acumen Academy
Toronto, ON, Canada12.2024
Skills
- Over 2 years of experience in recreation therapy, supporting older adults with cognitive impairments
- Expertise in initial assessments and creating individualized care plans for diverse needs
- Strong background in designing and delivering therapeutic recreation programs
- Knowledgeable in Montessori principles for dementia programming
- Certifications: First Aid and CPR-C, Food Handler’s Course
- Client documentation
- Therapeutic program delivery
- Care plan development
Certification
- Smart Serve Certified
- First Aid and CPR-C
Timeline
Recreation Aide
One Kenton Place
09.2024 - 12.2024
Social Services Worker
Grace Care Home
01.2021 - 06.2023
Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology
St. Clair College – Ace Acumen Academy
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