Paula Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Out 'N About Day Centre & Transitional In-Home Program; Conducted intake procedures for referred individualsProvided cognitive assessments such as Mini Mental State Examinations, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Geriatric Depression Scale, SIGECAPS, Inter-RAI Assessment, PIECES tool managementParticipated in family conferences with participants, families and community partners during crises. Provided strategies for future planning.Initiated referrals to other community service providers as well as guided individuals with self-helpProvided education and resources regarding dementia, frailty, mental health issues, activity engagement, and how to assist with these challenges Planned and facilitated recreational programs as well as provided creative program integration for day program participants with specific needs.Supervised and evaluated university placement and co-op studentsWorked collaboratively with other community partners (e.g. Trellis, Alzheimer Society, Homewood)Facilitated on-site consultation clinic with Trellis

Guelph, Ontario

Out 'N About Day Centre Obtained hands on experience from working with frail elderly individuals who live with dementia, aphasia, physical disabilities, effects of stroke, depression, Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia and other mental illnessesCompleted monthly programming, including delegating tasks to other staff members and implementing new programs for changing needs. Completed assessments including written documentation, progress report summaries, discharge plans, Mini Mental State Examinations, Geriatric Depression Scale, SIGECAPS, PIECES tool managementAttended and participated in weekly team meetings regarding participants, families and general business matters.Attended on-site training seminars as well as external conferences.Supervised, trained and educated Junior Programmers, university co-op students, and volunteers

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Gerontolgy

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Gerontology Major