1. Anna Gadek, B.A. Recreation Therapist
8 Noble Dr. Ajax, ON, L1Z 1B7
(H) 905-427-1830 (C) 416-827-3129
annagadek@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Maintained a clean and safe working environment
• Planned recreation activities according to number of participants, space utilization, and selection of proper material
selection.
• Modification of activities to enhance patient function and promote their self-esteem.
• Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting and
maintain therapeutic relationship with clients. Able to deal courteously, professional and tactfully with clients in a
variety of circumstances while respecting clients autonomy and individuality.
• Organized and detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks, manages time well and able to manage multiple demands and
tasks simultaneously. Organized small and large group activities for low and high function residents in a long term
care facility.
• Facilitated one-on-one daily visits with patients which resulted in gaining patient’s trust and building relationships, in
a caring, compassionate, and respectful manner.
• Excellent knowledge of cultural diversity and demonstration of sensitivity and understanding and positive regards of
individuals’ ethnic values and traditions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Recreation Therapist Student (Field Placement/Volunteering) January 15, 2015 - Present
Art With A Heart Inc.
Whitby, ON
• Prepare and design lesson plans and facilitate various art therapy sessions applying multiple art forms and learning
styles.
• Actively assist with various design projects for upcoming expressive art therapy sessions.
• Assist participants as needed and encourage their creativity.
Recreation Therapist Student (Field Placement) September 15, 2014 – December 18, 2014
Oshawa Community Health Centre
Oshawa, ON
• Worked with pre-school children including a child with Autism on various activities.
• Assisted supervisor with facilitating art therapy programs for adults.
(Co-op Placement) January 6, 2014 – April 11, 2014
The Village of Taunton Mills
Whitby, ON
• Designed, modified, and lead daily programs and activities (cognitive and physical) to residents in
retirement and assisted care living.
• Created and designed materials for all upcoming events and holidays including; baking, decorations, posters,
centerpieces, and banners.
• Responsible for updating the daily events board and paying visits to the residents in order to get to know them one
on one.
• Responsible for taking Initial Assessments of new clients to determine their interests, needs, restrictions, and
hobbies.

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• Effectively demonstrated professional ethics and interpersonal communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Developed knowledge and ability in approaching and communicating with individuals with various types of
impairments and disabilities.
Field Placements
Chester Village Long Term Care September - December 2013 (87 hours)
Scarborough, ON
Polish Language and Culture High School September 2013- May 2014
Oshawa, ON
Business Owner (Sole Proprietor)
Impression Art
Ajax, ON August 1988- Present
• Hand crafted accessories such as: jewelry, belts, silk scarves, across the G.T.A
• Interior decorating, colour consultations and interior painting for various clients across the G.T.A
• Affiliations with numerous interior and fashion design professionals
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation 2011-2015
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
King City, Ontario
o Knowledgeable with the Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols
o Conducted a life coaching session with a client as a project from the Life Skills course
Professional Design and Decorating Diploma 2006
Sheffield School of Interior Design (Correspondence Course)
Display Design Diploma 1979
State School of Fine Art
Wroclaw, Poland
Additional Courses & Workshops
The Art of Trauma: Expressive arts with clients who have had traumatic experiences 2015
ISIS Canada-Creative Integrative Arts Therapies Training Program, Toronto, ON
Professional Colour Consultant Diploma 2009
Sheffield School of Interior Design, Toronto,ON
Colour Therapy Workshop, Pickering, ON 2009
Forgiveness Workshop, Pickering, ON 2009
Feng Shui Design Professional Diploma 2009
Sheffield School of Interior Design, Toronto,ON
Silk painting and silk screening, Markham, ON 2003