QUALIFICATIONS:

Able to cooperate as a team lead, as well as work well independently

Eager to learn and engage residents in meaningful, purposeful activities

Exceptionally organized, shows initiative and able to prioritize tasks

Skilled with all computer programs and scheduling

Resident centred care approach advocate and educator of all multidisciplinary team

members

Education:

January –September 1997 Personal Support Care Worker Program

New Skills Vocational Institute located at

St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Guelph

October-December 1999 Overview of Dementia Care

Conestoga College

June 2001- April 2003 Canine Communication Studies,

Kitchener

Thorough and comprehensive understanding of dog

behaviour, beginning through advanced positive

obedience theory. Teaching skills and business

management.

September 2014 Dementiability Guelph with Gail Scott

Hampton Inn -4 hour course

October 9, 2014 Gentle Persuasive Approach-full day course

October 20 & 21, 2014 Dementiability Methods:

The Montessori Way- 2 day course

November-December 2014 Restorative Elder Care-4 day course

Scheduled-to be completed

WORK EXPERIENCE:

September 1998-January 2003 St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph

PSW- Dressings, vitals, skin assessments, assist in

dining room, ADL’s

June 2001- Present Dog Behaviour Specialist

Leader of the Pack Touch-free dog training

Consult with private clients regarding dog

behaviour, scheduling group classes, dog daycare,

and business management skills.

April 2002- 2008 Teacher and facilitator of Dog Volunteers

Training

At the Guelph Humane Society- Facilitated and

planned curriculum to teach volunteers at the shelter

on how to work with the dogs, Obedience

And behaviour management.

September 2005- June 2006 Junior Humane Educator-Guelph Humane

Society

Facilitated and taught children, planned curriculum,

trips and educational material.

September 2011- August 2014 The Village of Riverside Glen, Guelph

PSW- Bathing, ADL’s

August 2014- Present The Village of Riverside Glen, Guelph

BSO position – Educate Team Members and ensure

quality of life for residents of our village

community giving expression support.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

September 2003- Present Guelph Ringette Association

Manage, administrative duties, tournament

planning, bench coach, trainer of consecutive

Ringette team through Daughter’s career

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