Laura Howald Email & Phone Number

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Facilitating group programs for small and large groups.
• Daily evaluation of individual participant needs to better assist in their learning and enjoyment of programs and camp.
• Leading groups on multiday trips off camp property with limited supplies, teaching a variety of safety and survival skills.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Led one-on-one and group programs for patients on the rehabilitation, transitional care, and secure units.
• Daily evaluation and documentation of individual patient experiences throughout recreation programs.
• Scheduling monthly calendars with programs based on patient needs and leisure interests.
• Continuous communication and collaboration with the other recreation coordinators.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Led one-on-one and group interventions across four transitional care and rehabilitation units.
• Communicated effectively with other recreation therapy staff, the interdisciplinary team, and caregivers.
• Organized and led group programs for patients with varying abilities and independence levels.
• Implemented profession-specific therapeutic intervention plans based on the client’s goals and assessment in collaboration with the unit recreation therapist.
• Effective implementation to assist patients with varying behaviours.
• Evaluated patient charts and inputting of statistics in Meditech software.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Organized programs designed to support people with developmental disabilities by teaching them the skills they need to participate fully in society.
• Worked with clients in groups and one-on-one with activities to develop their independence and well-being in the community.
• Provided virtual programs focusing on leisure education, cognitive, physical, and mental health.

Virtual Program

• Created and developed SMART goals to assist clients in achieving improvements in their quality of life using the Flourishing through Leisure Model.
• Provided virtual and in-person programs focusing on assisting with activities of daily living, leisure education, cognitive, physical, and mental health.
• Catered to the specific needs and requirements of social service clientele.
• Constructed programs and services for culturally diverse and complex clientele.
• Scheduled programs using the resources available within the community centre, such as the pool, exercise rooms, and gyms.
• Worked one-on-one with clientele conducting assessments and developing individual recreation.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Medical Rehabilitation Unit
• Assessed patients entering the unit to learn about their recreation and leisure past and how our programs can benefit their needs
• Documented assessments and discharges using DARP formatting
• Organized and ran programs at the hospital designed to benefit varying needs to patients
• Created a reminiscent therapy program for a small group of patients with various physical or mental impairments

• Coordinated and allocated visitor slips to ensure maximum capacity while satisfying discerning clients
• Planned, organized and implemented assignments for large visiting cruises occupying up to 50% of dock capacity
• Accurately maintained seasonal visitor database
• Provided customer relations as the main contact person for members and visitors
• Booked dock slips in advance via telephone and radio
• Maintained clubhouse, docks and landscape to ensure cleanliness and safety

Toronto, Ontario

• Used exceptional interpersonal skills to greet and direct a high volume of guests and provide guidance to inquiries in a respectful manner with the goal of improving client satisfaction
• Responded to guest needs, presented appropriate solutions and alternatives to address complaints and issues resulting in positive feedback on several occasions
• Kept work area clean at all times and maintained neat and orderly displays
• Exhibited superior team building skills and consistently display professionalism towards co-workers and supervisors

Toronto, Canada Area

• Organized and lead a variety of small and large group activities, contributing to the further development of goaltending skills
• Adhered to health and safety compliance laws at all times
• Utilized interpersonal skills by building rapport with the children while facilitating the program
• Motivated children to engage in training and increase participation rates