Shawn Evans Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, On, Ca

Mississauga, On, Ca

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter creating original music. Multiple live performances in the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Toronto Area. Released album of original compositions in 2011 titled "Songs For Her"Auditioned for and came in 15th of 300 musicians for Toronto Subway Musicians Programme 2011-14Music instructor for lessons in Saxophone, Piano, Guitar and Music TheoryFormer Music Therapist Board-Certified.

Toronto, Canada Area

Created Monthly activity calendarPlanned and Facilitated activities for small and large groupsPlanned, Organized and Accompanied Residents on Excursions Arranged for outside “experts” to run educational programsPlanned special events and holiday programsCreated and led first resident choirPerformed and booked musical performances in the residenceManaged Activities Department BudgetScheduled and managed payments for performers and educatorsSupervised Co-op students from George Brown CollegeTook part in hiring process for departmentAddressed resident concerns, questions and suggestionsOperated a wide variety of A/V equipmentEnlisted residents to participate and even lead programsEdited, printed and distributed Resident NewsletterCoordinated and collaborated with Marketing Department and Food & Beverage department for eventsHelped organize resident team for Alzheimer Society Walk for MemoriesDeveloped and facilitated a brain fitness programWorked with resident committee to choose Movies for the theatreConducted meetings with residents regarding various aspects of the activites programInteracted and managed outside contractors delivering services through the departmentCreated and posted daily itineraries of activities offeredPurchased supplies and decorations for activitiesDecorated activity spaces for special events and holidaysArranged transportation for events and excursionsEnsured Accessibility for residents with mobility needsMaintained appearance and cleanliness of activity spaces

Menlo Park Ca

Supervised direct care staf.Conducted initial and ongoing assessments of participants.Created, updated and implemented individual care plans.Coordinated and supervised community volunteers. Initiated organizational policies and procedures with management team. Coordinated with multi-disciplinary team to meet participant needs.Established and facilitated a new Early Memory Loss Program. Programmed activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of participants. Managed crises and medical emergencies. Collaborated with Program Director on grant writing efforts. Participated in caregiver meetings and consultations. Presented at community education and outreach events. Coordinated transportation for participants.Modernized use of technology and the internet for facilitation of activities.

Menlo Park, Ca

Created a supplemental assessment tool for participants with dementia.Developed and adapted therapeutic activities to meet specific needs. Supervised and trained activity staff to working with participants with Alzheimer''s and other forms of dementia. Led activity groups ranging in size from 2 to 60 participants. Facilitated group and individual music therapy sessions. Attended and presented at professional seminars and conferences.Complied with all reporting requirements including group statistics and individual care plans.

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Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music Therapy