Bianca van der Stoel
Apt 301 - 1736 13 Ave SW Calgary, AB T3C 0T9 | (403) 634-4959 |
Education
Horticulture Technician & Horticulture Therapy Certificate Jan 2019- Dec 2019
Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Science Recreation- Therapeutic Recreation Sept 2014- April 2017
Dalhousie University
Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Diploma Sept 2012- April 2014
Lethbridge College
Experience
Horticulture Therapy Intern April – August 2019
Eden Gardens, Nanaimo Memory & Complex Care Nanaimo, BC
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Assessing, Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating all Horticulture Therapy interventions, including programs such as propagation, seed starting, sensory stimulation, and reminiscence
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Communicating observations and evaluation to clinical team, including management
Director of Health & Wellness October 2017- October 2018
Auburn Heights Retirement Residence Calgary, AB
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Led Recreation programming for 42 Residents with Dementia: Conducted organized programs to promote healthy and meaningful activity
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Implemented a successful Therapeutic Gardening program
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Demonstrated strong technology, administrative, and communication skills
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Delivered on management responsibilities, such as Manager on Duty tasks and leadership team decision-making and problem solving
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Facilitated all family and client communication with tact, organization, and efficiency
Therapeutic Recreation Intern January-April 2017
Rockyview General Hospital- Unit 45- Adult Mental Health Calgary, AB
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Completed Special Service Project: How to Fuse TR Assessments to Team Care Plans
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Completed Personal Enhancement Project: Collaboration between Interdisciplinary Teams
Professional Development
2019 British Columbia Rhododendron Society Member
2019 Recipient of the Nanaimo Horticulture Society Student Scholarship
2019 Award Recipient at the VIU CREATE Conference
2019 Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association Member
2019 Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association Professional Member
2019 First Aid Occupational Level 1
2019 Tractor Safety Course
2019 WHMIS Training
2019 Chainsaw Safety Course
2019 Bobcat Training Course
2013/ 2014 Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association Student Liaison