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Volunteer Experience
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Payton Angus

Halifax,Nova Scotia

Summary

Experienced Therapeutic Assistant with a strong background in providing exceptional patient care and behavioral support. Skilled in adapting to varied healthcare environments, including specialized dementia care, and adept at fostering collaboration with healthcare teams. Brings additional experience in customer service and team coordination, demonstrating versatility and a commitment to excellence in all professional settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapeutic Assistant (TA)

Camp Hill (VMB)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted 1:1 intervention with assigned residents, addressing individual needs and enhancing their overall well-being through personalized care.
  • Assisted with various on-unit tasks, contributing to a supportive and efficient living environment for residents.
  • Adapted to roles on other units as required, showing flexibility and commitment to the facility's diverse needs.
  • Specialized in working with residents on the dementia unit, providing tailored support and interventions to meet their unique needs.
  • Documented resident behavior and tracked changes, providing essential information for care planning and interventions.

Montana's Restaurant (Server)

Montanas
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2022 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction through attentive menu explanations and prompt resolution of any issues.
  • Ensured food quality and presentation before being served (expo).
  • Completed assigned shift duties and maintained restaurant cleanliness.
  • Demonstrated exceptional time management skills and teamwork.

Child Care Provider

Private
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Proficient in understanding the social and emotional needs of children.
  • Safely transported children to and from various activities, ensuring punctuality and adherence to schedules.
  • Provided attentive and vigilant supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children during activities.

McInnes Cooper (Canadian Business Law Firm) (Summer Student)

McInnes Cooper
Halifax, Nova Scotia
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Proficient in using Office products: Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Conducted data entry and verification, with a focus on data accuracy.
  • Conducted online research on companies and industry sectors.
  • Collaborated with team members to move projects forward.
  • Supported and reported on cross-departmental projects for improved enterprise data.
  • Worked with confidential client records in a professional service firm.

Taiso Gymnastics

Taiso
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Planned and directed day-to-day operations of the gymnastics program.
  • Developed instructional programs for gymnastics students.
  • Observed and spotted athletes during performances.
  • Managed classes of up to 20 children, tracked progress, and consulted with parents.
  • Assisted with lesson plans, class setup, tear-down, and gym cleaning.

Education

B.A. in Psychology | 2020-2022 -

Acadia University
Nova Scotia

B.Sc. in Therapeutic Recreation -

Dalhousie University
Nova Scotia
04-2025

Skills

  • Goal-oriented
  • Self-motivated
  • Behavioral support
  • Dementia Care
  • Patient care
  • Strong organization skills
  • Problem solving
  • Dependable
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptable
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Certification

  • Certified Inclusivity Assessor, Inclusive Recreation Resource Centre
  • Completion of Gender-Based Analysis Plus Training (GBA+)
  • Dementia Education Level One & Two
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention
  • First Aid CPR C & AED

Awards

  • Competitive Gymnast - Represented Team Nova Scotia at Eastern/Atlantic Championships
  • Received a Certificate of Acknowledgement from MLA Iain Rankin for 1st overall placement in Eastern Championships in Quebec

Volunteer Experience

  • The Loaded Ladle - (2024)
  • Recreation Assistant Volunteer, Parkstone Enhanced Care - Shannex (2022 - 2023)
  • Northwood Retirement Home - (2017)
  • Feed Nova Scotia - (2012)
  • Relay for Life - (2011)

Academic Experience

Mindfulness Recreational Day Program for Youth - Leisure Education Focus - (2023)

  • Designed and implemented engaging and educational activities to promote leisure skills development
  • Developed and delivered presentations on the importance of leisure education in youth development

Interprofessional Education Module – Therapeutic Recreation Focus - (2024)

  • Planned, delivered, and evaluated a 2-session Interprofessional Education (IPE) event focusing on the Therapeutic Recreation (TR) profession and health-related benefits of recreation for post-secondary students
  • Developed session objectives and activities aimed at enhancing participants' understanding of TR, health benefits of recreation, and barriers to leisure participation

Therapeutic Recreation Placement – Camp Hill (VMB) - (2024)

  • Developed an individualized care plan to enhance leisure participation based on resident preferences and therapeutic goals
  • Created D.A.R.P progress notes at the end of each session to document resident participation, progress, and any observed changes in behavior or mood
  • Conducted an assessment screen to evaluate resident interests, strengths, and areas for growth, informing care planning and activity selection

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Therapeutic Assistant (TA)

Camp Hill (VMB)
01.2024 - Current

Montana's Restaurant (Server)

Montanas
01.2022 - Current

Child Care Provider

Private
01.2022 - 01.2024

McInnes Cooper (Canadian Business Law Firm) (Summer Student)

McInnes Cooper
04.2021 - 09.2021

Taiso Gymnastics

Taiso
01.2017 - 01.2019

B.A. in Psychology | 2020-2022 -

Acadia University

B.Sc. in Therapeutic Recreation -

Dalhousie University

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