Netharshana Tharmalingam
Summary
Dedicated recreation professional with proven success enhancing recreational opportunities to support community needs. Promoted safe environment for staff and participants while maintaining responsible operations of programs. Demonstrated diplomacy, objectivity, positive attitude and high energy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Partners Community Health
10.2019 - Current
- Provide recreation and leisure activities including 1:1 programming in accordance with established policy, physician's orders, and resident plan of care within the scope of practice
- Assist in planning for assigned resident area activity calendars in accordance with the care plan goals and preferences of the residents care community
- Train and coordinate tasks with new team members and volunteers
- Participate in continuing education courses related to therapeutic recreation techniques
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias
Activation Aide
Midland Gardens Care Community
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Supported the development and implementation of variety of social and recreational activities which meet the needs of the community
- Identifying appropriate therapeutic recreation goals and interventions on the care plans of identified residents
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Activationist
Sprint Senior Care
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Assessed and actively encouraged client engagement and socialization during programming
- Planned and implemented program activities that meet client needs that are reflective of client strengths and choices
- Assisted clients in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements
- Responded to client dining needs and assisted with meal preparation
Education
Recreation Therapy Diploma - Recreation Therapy
Niagara College
11.2016
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology
University of Guelph-Humber
06.2014
Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Training and Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Behaviour Management
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Recreation Therapy Techniques
Certification
- National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)- Professional Eligibility*
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
- Food Handler Certification
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
Languages
English
Tamil
Deafblind Manual Alphabet
Affiliations
- Making Noise @Humber (Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project)
Timeline
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Partners Community Health
10.2019 - Current
Activation Aide
Midland Gardens Care Community
08.2017 - 10.2019
Activationist
Sprint Senior Care
01.2017 - 04.2018
Recreation Therapy Diploma - Recreation Therapy
Niagara College
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology
University of Guelph-Humber
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