Tiffany Malcolm
Courtice,ON
Summary
Dynamic Recreation Therapist with extensive experience in therapeutic program planning and implementation. Skilled in crisis intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration, dedicated to enhancing mental health support and promoting well-being through innovative recreational activities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Therapist
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Whitby, Ontario
12.2009 - Current
- Assessed, developed, implemented and evaluated individualized and group therapeutic recreation programs as well as provided functional and strength based social skills programs
- Supported and encouraged the treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programming for the forensic population
- Worked as a part of the interdisciplinary team and contributed to the patient's plan of care within the forensic program
- Experience working on all three secure forensic units as well as all 3 general forensic units at Ontario Shores
- Familiar with the Ontario review board process
- Developed and implemented creative recreation therapy programs for individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient activities and therapeutic interventions.
Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator
The Wynfield Long Term Care Home
Oshawa, Ontario
06.2002 - 03.2005
- Guided volunteers in facilitating structured sessions that promoted socialization and cognitive stimulation
- Implemented a volunteer training program enhancing service delivery and community involvement
- Coordinated volunteer activities, such as scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing feedback
- Coordinated therapeutic recreation activities tailored to individual needs, promoting physical and emotional well-being
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Recreation And Leisure
Sir Sanford Fleming College
Peterborough, ONRecovery Model Training
Ontario Shores
Skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Adaptive programming
- Disability inclusion
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving skills
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Mental health knowledge and support
- Treatment plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic Recreation program planning, coordination and implementation
Certification
- TRO Membership
- Food handlers training and certification
- CPR Level HCP certification
Timeline
Recreation Therapist
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
12.2009 - Current
Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator
The Wynfield Long Term Care Home
06.2002 - 03.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Recreation And Leisure
Sir Sanford Fleming College
Recovery Model Training
Ontario Shores