Jamie Parris

55 Laurier Street Email: jm345982@dal.ca

Sydney, Nova Scotia Phone: (902)-577-8818
B1N2B4

Summary of Skills
 Excellent and articulate communicator.
 Dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment through person first language.
 Reliable and dependent team player.
 Resilient and adaptable.
 Friendly and outgoing.
 Motivated and goal oriented.
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EDUCATION
Cape Breton University September 2010-April 2015
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Dalhousie University September 2015-Present

Bachelor of Science (Recreation Therapy)

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Club Inclusion (Adults with Disabilities) June 2017-August 2017

Inclusion Officer
 Checked trip locations around HRM by calling and visiting each location to assure they
were accessible resulting in at least once field trip per week.
 Contacted parents/guardians by phone with a debrief about camp and answered any
questions allowing councilors to be better prepared for each camper resulting in fewer
seizures, allergic reactions and campers being sent home.
 Cleaned space before camp started by going through past camp supplies, and equipment
resulting in reusing supplies to run activities and programs.
 Assured campers were included in all activities through encouraging them to participate
through positive affirmation and demonstration of activities resulting in campers
participating in group activity or choosing another individual activity.
 Assisted in field trips by keeping a count of each camper in our group and our partners
group resulting in no campers being left behind.
 Followed safety protocols if camper went missing or had a medical emergency by
reviewing each camper’s medical form and having it with us resulting in a safe camping
experience.

Dalhousie Res-Life (Resident Assistant) September 2016-Present

Cluster Leader (Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle)
  Provided themed and non-themed programs for residents such as boards and outings
resulting in students forming friendships with other students in their community.
 Dealt with conduct situations and also student mental health through following ResLife
procedures resulting in students implementing self-care and seeking out counselling
resources around Dalhousie.

Dalhousie Residence Life September 2018-December 2018

Senior Resident Assistant
 Reported to RLM on a regular basis about incidents, activities, and conditions in the
assigned area and where applicable.
 Provided themed and non-themed programs for residents such as boards and outings
resulting in students forming friendships with other students in their community.
 Dealt with conduct situations and also student mental health through following ResLife
procedures resulting in students implementing self-care and seeking out counselling
resources around Dalhousie.
 Completed monthly reports to be submitted to RLM.
 Led team of Resident Assistants.
 Conducted follow up conversations with residents on issues of concern utilizing
restorative approaches.
 Used restorative approaches to develop a sense of community.

Whitney Pier Historical Museum (Summer Student) May 2015-August 2016

Curator
 Greeted guests, answered questions which led to a high visitor return rate.
 Logged new artifacts and reorganized online database/website which allowed visitors to
find artifacts/information submitted by family members and others.

McDonalds April 2017-September 2017

Cashier
 Rung in and prepared orders.
 Took orders in drive thru.

Dalhousie Summer Accommodations May 2018-August 2018

Customer Service Attendant (CSA)
 Answers telephone calls helping guests with questions about accommodations.
 Makes reservations for guests, both long term and short-term stay.
 Attend weekly team meetings.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Club Inclusion Sept 2016-April 2017
Weekly volunteer
 Helped set up activities for members that allowed them to work on numerous skills such
as fine and gross motor.
  Helped preparation for annual events which raised money for future summer camps and
also brought awareness to the community.

Northwood Halifax Sept 2017-Dec 2017

Volunteer
 Did weekly visits with residents.
 Worked with a residents teaching typing, techniques, how to send emails, swipe through
pictures and use Google.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Leisure Education (LEIS 3127)

 Acquired knowledge and skills required to understand and facilitate interventions around
leisure behaviors, leisure education and potential leisure goals/changes.
 Developed a leisure education plan for a client based on their goals and objectives.
 Assessed first year university students to implement a day-long program around leisure
ethic, using discussions and activities.

Foundations/Concepts in Therapeutic Recreation (LEIS 2130)

 Learned the history of therapeutic recreation, models of the service and conceptual
foundations.
 Conducted a scoping study on an assigned topic area. Took the opportunity for
researching in recreation/leisure literature and research previously conducted within the
field.

Program Planning (LEIS 2361)

 Ran a Multicultural food event in the International Center at Dalhousie. Recruited and
worked closely with members from a variety of societies to plan event using the APIE
process.
 Measured target population, coordinated volunteers and group members, advertised,
implemented program and formatted evaluations for volunteers, participants and
attendees.

Counselling for Health and Wellbeing (LEIS 3492)

 Gained skills and knowledge to use and decipher effective communication through non-
verbal and verbal skills.
 Met one-on-one with students to practice effective counselling skills (verbal, non-verbal
behaviors, and other techniques) to stimulate a real-life situation.

Leisure and Individuals with Disabilities (LEIS 2384)

 Learned person-first language, different types of disabilities and varying abilities based
on individual functionality and impairments.
 Interviewed two people with Down Syndrome, gaining their perspectives on how they
view themselves, how others view them and how they navigate in their daily lives. Gave
a class presentation on these findings.
Therapeutic Recreation: Service Delivery (LEIS 3426)
 Learned client documentation styles, assessment tools, program planning and evaluation.
 Learned how to make individual care plans.
 Designed a specific program plan with a client around leisure goals, included full
documentation, research and feedback from client.

Therapeutic Recreation: Addiction and Mental Illness (LEIS 4540)

 Designed individual therapeutic recreation care plans through numerous case studies that
promote mental wellness.
 Learned the symbiotic relationship between addiction and mental and how to treat both
through precisely designed interventions.

Therapeutic Recreation: Aging and Lifestyle (LEIS 4563)

 Learned about issues related to aging and characteristics of older adults.
 Designed programs plans based on client’s needs.
 Learned activities specifically designed to treat age related issues.

Therapeutic Recreation Internship (LEIS 4563)

 Completed 600 hours under the direction of CTRS Selena Parent.
 Led Resident Care Conference meetings with inter-professional health team and families
of residents.
 Completed 6 month Recreation Therapy Assessments.
 Completed assessments on new residents.
 Charted interactions with residents.
 Ran programs.
 Initiated one on one interactions for low participating residents.
 Made goals for residents.
 Initiated one on one interactions.
 Developed and maintained programs.
 Worked alongside students and volunteers.
 Conducted needs assessment.
 Established and maintained relationships with residents and staff.
 Participated in in-service training.
 Documented adherence to goals and interventions.
 Participate in quality improvement process.
 Completed Special Service Project with young adult population.
 Completed shadowing experience with Social Worker for seniors.

REFERENCES

Sandra Dunn
Sydney, Nova Scotia
(902)-562-8454
wphs@syd.eastlink.ca

Barb Hamilton-Hinch
Halifax, Nova Scotia
(902)-494-3391
b.hamilton-hinch@dal.ca

Mary Costigan
Sydney, Nova Scotia
(902)-562-4231
No email

Frances Waterman-O’Connell
Halifax, Nova Scotia
(902)-225-2539/(902)-443-7062
fwo2002@gmail.com