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- 1. Jordana Pearson 138 Bas De la Riviere, Rigaud QC. 514-466-2999 jpearson@chartwell.com LANGUAGES Fluent in English and French, intermediate in Hebrew, beginner in Spanish. EDUCATION Bachelor Of Arts: Specialization and Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation 2011 Concordia University, Montreal D.E.C in Linguistics and Communications 2005 Dawson College, Montreal PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Program and Support Services Manager Current, Chartwell Champlain LTC, Lorignal Ontario Full time, 40 hours per week Planned and implemented meaningful therapies, events and programs for residents with various levels of cognition and impairments. Improved the calendar of activities greatly through adding non existing programs/ events and therapies, ordering new equipment after assessing the needs of the residents, improving current programs, reintroducing Chartwell Signature Programs, and creating a multi lingual monthly calendar of events. Provided one on one companionship and personalised recreational therapy for seniors with various stages of dementia who are at risk for negative behaviours. Improved and maintained strong interdepartmental relationships for the benefit of the home and the residents through meetings, positive communication and document and information sharing. Improved the staffing dynamics through use of positive leadership skills, guiding staff through issues and questions, re-establishing roles of staff, holding weekly meetings, disciplining when only absolutely necessary, empowering staff to be independent and creative as well as re-training of current staff on proper implementation of roles and programs. Created and maintained positive relationships with resident family members through use of positive PR skills, holding family council meetings, creating newsletters for family updates and invitations for families to join in programs or events. Created positive community relationships through the use of local entertainers, spiritual guides (priests) volunteers, HOPE Program experiences for community outreach, as well as mentoring local students. Kept up to date administrative aspects of the department such as budgeting/ finances, staffing schedules, cheque requests, MDS coding, audits, etc.. Page 1 of 2
- 2. Recreation and Leisure Coordinator April 2014-July 2015 Cheateau Dollard INC, Montreal Quebec Full time, 35 hours per week Planned and implemented meaningful recreational programs for seniors. Developed the department through adding non existing programs and ordering new equipment after assessing the needs of the residents. Provided one on one companionship and personalised recreational therapy for seniors with various stages of dementia. Recreation and Leisure Coordinator, Year Contract 2013-2014 The Dunfield Retirement Residence, Toronto Full time, 40 hours per week Collaboratively developed the department to offer better services to the residents. Created and implemented meaningful programs and excursions by assessing the objectives of the organization and needs of the clients, planning and implementing various activities, excursions and programs, evaluating the outcome and documenting the results. Provided guidance and coping strategies for residents with various personal, emotional and social barriers, suggested resources when necessary. Created and maintained positive relationships with family members of the residents. Aided in the hiring and training process of new staff. Mentored George Brown students. Hired and managed entertainers and contracted staff. Administration duties included and are not limited to; creating flyers, posters and calendars, organizing activities and large events, completing the paperwork involved in running the department, budgeting and invoicing. Ensured and maintained good interdepartmental communication and relations. Animator 2012-2013 Evasions Day Center, Montreal Full time, 35 hours per week Created and animated recreation activities for seniors with various types of dementia. Transported clients from their homes to the day centre and back. Provided in home activities for seniors with various stages of dementia. Groom and Performer Cavalia, International 2012 Full time, 50 hours+ a week Performed as a rider in the shows. Groomed and prepared the horses for the show. Cared daily for the needs of the horses, as well as continued daily training of the horses.
- 3. Gave back stage tours to guests. Acted as an advocate to the media in aiding to promote the show. INTERNSHIPS Recreation and Leisure Intern Summer 2011 Caldwell Residence - Montr辿al Full time 35 hours per week Created and animated recreation activities for the residents by targeting emotional, social, physical, cognitive and spiritual barriers. Created documents in support of recreational activities such as flyers and calendars. Translated essential documents from French to English. Worked one-on-one with clients who have special needs, planning specific programs that cater to their abilities and interests. Placement Student Mount Sinai Geriatric and Palliative Care Hospital- Montr辿al 2008-2009 Part time 16 hours per week Shadowed and aided the Therapeutic Recreation Specialists in leading therapeutic leisure activities for geriatric and palliative care patients with both cognitive and physical Barriers. Apprentice October 2007- January 2008 The Red Mountain Therapeutic Riding Centre- Eilat Israel Full Time, 40 hours per week Aided in the training and care of the horses. Aided in the therapeutic riding lessons for kids with various developmental barriers. Learned how to independently plan and implement riding lessons for the children. Aided in fundraising for the centre. VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE Therapeutic Riding Instructor Part time 2009-2010 Equi-Sense Therapeutic- Mirabelle Aided in the planning and implementing of the lessons for people with various disabilities. Independently planned and instructed riding lessons for students with disabilities. Created and translated documents essential to the centre and lessons. Food Drive Collector and Distributor Le Mercaz Food Drive-Montreal 4 Annual Events 2000-2004 Gathered and Distributed Canned goods for families in need. Organized, monitored, and arranged clothing drives for underprivileged families.
- 4. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Career Related: Skilled at planning and implementing recreation activities, counseling and intervention, strong research and writing skills, excelled linguistic and interpersonal communication skills. Additional Skills: Excels in taking initiative, organization, interpersonal relationships and active listening; Strong team player, problem solver and task oriented; Experience performing administrative duties. Computer Skills: Proficient in Word processor, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and search engines for both Mac and PC. Certificates CPR and first aid certification Clear Vulnerable Sector Check INTERESTS Particular interest in learning new information about world issues and local resources. Learning new languages. Self-Growth, internal reflection and emotional intelligence. References available upon request.