NICOLE KATHLEEN SPORAR
Ajax,ON
Summary
- Dedicated Recreation Therapist with over 20 years of experience in Long Term Care and 6 years in Community Care, organizing recreational activities as therapy and medical treatment to support improved wellness among participants. mental and physical health, personal growth and interests, capabilities and health needs to propel healthy living,
- Committed to boosting progress and goal attainment by closely observing participants' responses, progress and outcomes to adjust activities for changing demands,
- Experienced in various forms of documentation, assessments, and operating systems such as Point Click Care, Gold Care, quarterly assessments, personal leisure profiles, attendance, ministry regulated assessments, care plans, intake assessments and budgeting.
- a member of the addictions recovery community for over 10 years. volunteering my time and experience through sponsorship, teaching meditation, mindfulness and yoga workshops and retreats. Also acting as a community resource facilitator and have vast knowledge of recovery and PTSD based support groups, medical facilities and Therapeutic options.
- 2 year active member of the Behavioral support (BSO) team in LTC. Providing Behavioral management support for staff families of and for clients with Acquired brain injuries, Dementia and many other forms of frontal Lobe impairments that may cause extremely challenging behaviors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
P/T PSW + Community Worker
Independent Contracting
03.2024 - Current
PSW
Private Independent Contract
07.2020 - 10.2023
F/T lead Recreation Therapist, Dementia care locked unit
West Park LTC
01.2020 - 01.2022
F/T Recreation Aide, behavioral Dementia unit
The Village of Taunton Mills
01.2004 - 01.2018
F/T Recreation Dementia Care
Belmont House Toronto Aged Men’s
01.2002 - 01.2003
F/T Dietary Aid
Beach Arms Retirement Lodge
01.2001 - 01.2002
PSW
01.1999 - 01.2000
Education
Dementiability training -
Online 4-day Certificate
Specialized Training01.2022
Palliative Care Workshop -
3-day Workshop
Oshawa01.2010
Activation Coordinator Gerontology diploma -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2002
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Behavioral Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Special Needs Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Client documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Dependable and Responsible
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
P/T PSW + Community Worker
Independent Contracting
03.2024 - Current
PSW
Private Independent Contract
07.2020 - 10.2023
F/T lead Recreation Therapist, Dementia care locked unit
West Park LTC
01.2020 - 01.2022
F/T Recreation Aide, behavioral Dementia unit
The Village of Taunton Mills
01.2004 - 01.2018
F/T Recreation Dementia Care
Belmont House Toronto Aged Men’s
01.2002 - 01.2003
F/T Dietary Aid
Beach Arms Retirement Lodge
01.2001 - 01.2002
PSW
01.1999 - 01.2000
Dementiability training -
Online 4-day Certificate
Palliative Care Workshop -
3-day Workshop
Activation Coordinator Gerontology diploma -
George Brown College
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