1. Jordana Pearson
138 Bas De la Riviere, Rigaud QC.
514-466-2999
jpearson@chartwell.com
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and French, intermediate in Hebrew, beginner in Spanish.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Of Arts: Specialization and Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation 2011
Concordia University, Montreal
D.E.C in Linguistics and Communications 2005
Dawson College, Montreal
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program and Support Services Manager Current,
Chartwell Champlain LTC, L’orignal Ontario Full time, 40 hours per week
 Planned and implemented meaningful therapies, events and programs for residents with various levels of
cognition and impairments.
 Improved the calendar of activities greatly through adding non existing programs/ events and therapies,
ordering new equipment after assessing the needs of the residents, improving current programs,
reintroducing Chartwell Signature Programs, and creating a multi lingual monthly calendar of events.
 Provided one on one companionship and personalised recreational therapy for seniors with various stages
of dementia who are at risk for negative behaviours.
 Improved and maintained strong interdepartmental relationships for the benefit of the home and the
residents through meetings, positive communication and document and information sharing.
 Improved the staffing dynamics through use of positive leadership skills, guiding staff through issues
and questions, re-establishing roles of staff, holding weekly meetings, disciplining when only absolutely
necessary, empowering staff to be independent and creative as well as re-training of current staff on
proper implementation of roles and programs.
 Created and maintained positive relationships with resident family members through use of positive PR
skills, holding family council meetings, creating newsletters for family updates and invitations for
families to join in programs or events.
 Created positive community relationships through the use of local entertainers, spiritual guides (priests)
volunteers, HOPE Program experiences for community outreach, as well as mentoring local students.
 Kept up to date administrative aspects of the department such as budgeting/ finances, staffing schedules,
cheque requests, MDS coding, audits, etc..
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2. Recreation and Leisure Coordinator April 2014-July 2015
Cheateau Dollard INC, Montreal Quebec
Full time, 35 hours per week
 Planned and implemented meaningful recreational programs for seniors.
 Developed the department through adding non existing programs and ordering new equipment after
assessing the needs of the residents.
 Provided one on one companionship and personalised recreational therapy for seniors with various stages
of dementia.
Recreation and Leisure Coordinator, Year Contract 2013-2014
The Dunfield Retirement Residence, Toronto
Full time, 40 hours per week
 Collaboratively developed the department to offer better services to the residents.
 Created and implemented meaningful programs and excursions by assessing the objectives of the
organization and needs of the clients, planning and implementing various activities, excursions and
programs, evaluating the outcome and documenting the results.
 Provided guidance and coping strategies for residents with various personal, emotional and social
barriers, suggested resources when necessary.
 Created and maintained positive relationships with family members of the residents.
 Aided in the hiring and training process of new staff.
 Mentored George Brown students.
 Hired and managed entertainers and contracted staff.
 Administration duties included and are not limited to; creating flyers, posters and calendars, organizing
activities and large events, completing the paperwork involved in running the department, budgeting
and invoicing.
 Ensured and maintained good interdepartmental communication and relations.
Animator 2012-2013
Evasions Day Center, Montreal Full time, 35 hours per week
 Created and animated recreation activities for seniors with various types of dementia.
 Transported clients from their homes to the day centre and back.
 Provided in home activities for seniors with various stages of dementia.
Groom and Performer
Cavalia, International
2012
Full time, 50 hours+ a week
 Performed as a rider in the shows.
 Groomed and prepared the horses for the show.
 Cared daily for the needs of the horses, as well as continued daily training of the horses.

3.  Gave back stage tours to guests.
 Acted as an advocate to the media in aiding to promote the show.
INTERNSHIPS
Recreation and Leisure Intern Summer 2011
Caldwell Residence - Montréal Full time 35 hours per week
 Created and animated recreation activities for the residents by targeting emotional, social, physical,
cognitive and spiritual barriers.
 Created documents in support of recreational activities such as flyers and calendars.
 Translated essential documents from French to English.
 Worked one-on-one with clients who have special needs, planning specific programs that cater to
their abilities and interests.
Placement Student
Mount Sinai Geriatric and Palliative Care Hospital- Montréal 2008-2009
Part time 16 hours per week
 Shadowed and aided the Therapeutic Recreation Specialists in leading therapeutic leisure activities
for geriatric and palliative care patients with both cognitive and physical Barriers.
Apprentice October 2007- January
2008
The Red Mountain Therapeutic Riding Centre- Eilat Israel Full Time, 40 hours per week
 Aided in the training and care of the horses.
 Aided in the therapeutic riding lessons for kids with various developmental barriers.
 Learned how to independently plan and implement riding lessons for the children.
 Aided in fundraising for the centre.
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
Therapeutic Riding Instructor Part time 2009-2010
Equi-Sense Therapeutic- Mirabelle
 Aided in the planning and implementing of the lessons for people with various disabilities.
 Independently planned and instructed riding lessons for students with disabilities.
 Created and translated documents essential to the centre and lessons.
Food Drive Collector and Distributor
Le Mercaz Food Drive-Montreal 4 Annual Events 2000-2004
 Gathered and Distributed Canned goods for families in need.
 Organized, monitored, and arranged clothing drives for underprivileged families.

4. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Career Related:
 Skilled at planning and implementing recreation activities, counseling and intervention, strong research
and writing skills, excelled linguistic and interpersonal communication skills.
Additional Skills:
 Excels in taking initiative, organization, interpersonal relationships and active listening;
 Strong team player, problem solver and task oriented;
 Experience performing administrative duties.
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Word processor, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and search engines for both Mac and PC.
Certificates
 CPR and first aid certification
 Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
INTERESTS
 Particular interest in learning new information about world issues and local resources.
 Learning new languages.
 Self-Growth, internal reflection and emotional intelligence.
References available upon request.