Aimee Mowbray

Lead meaningful, goal-oriented therapeutic recreation programs for individuals, small groups, and large groups. Adapt each program to meet the diverse physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of residents, ensuring inclusive and person-centered care. Facilitate leisure assessments, assist with mobility and exercise programs

Therapy Assistant at CapitalCare (2024 – Present)

• Lead meaningful, goal-oriented therapeutic recreation programs for individuals, small groups, and large groups.
• Adapt each program to meet the diverse physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of residents, ensuring inclusive and person-centered care.
• Facilitate leisure assessments, assist with mobility and exercise programs
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, therapy assistants, and recreation therapists to support residents’ quality of life and provide.
• Contribute to documentation and care planning, and build strong, supportive relationships with residents and their families to foster a sense of connection and well-being.
• Adaptable and able to multitask in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Complete documentation and charting according to facilities policies.
• Gained hands-on experience using Connect Care for client documentation and accessing relevant health information.

Activity and Wellness Coordinator at GEF Seniors Housing (2023 – 2024)

• Develop and lead programs based on leisure needs from residents to ensure physical, emotional and social requirements are being met.
• Facilitate one-to-one and small/large group recreation programs for residents in assisted living.
• Completed a variety of administrative tasks including planning events, developing program calendars, timesheets, and budget tracking. booking entertainment, and other documentation.
• Collaborated with community programs and stakeholders to organize and plan programs and entertainment in the facility to engage my client population in the community.
• Recruited and mentored volunteers.
• Lead and facilitated interdisciplinary team and family conferences.

Physio Therapy Assistant at Leading Edge (2018 – 2021)

• Assisted patients by setting up modalities which included IFC, TENS, Ultrasound, traction as well as heat and ice packs.
• General housekeeping of work areas, setting up appointments and dealing with payment and insurance claims.

Ski Instructor at Rabbit Hill Resort (2017 – 2019)

• Facilitated ski lessons as a Senior Instructor for children ranging from 3 – 9 years old using creative and enjoyable lessons while ensuring the safety and well-being of my students.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to plan group activities and maintain smooth lesson transitions.
• Communicated progress and safety updates effectively with parents and guardians.

Salvation Army Practicum at University of Lethbridge (2026-09 – 2026-12)

• Plan, implement, and evaluate person-centred therapeutic recreation programs that support residents’ physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being.
• Use therapeutic communication and motivational interviewing strategies to encourage participation while respecting resident choice, autonomy, and readiness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support resident goals and provide holistic, person-centred care.
• Document resident participation, responses, progress, and relevant observations in accordance with organizational standards.
• Educate and support recreation staff in recognizing the therapeutic benefits of recreation and using effective engagement strategies.
• Complete recreation therapy assessments to identify residents’ interests, strengths, abilities, needs, barriers, and personal goals, using this information to support individualized therapeutic recreation planning.
• Develop and maintain the monthly recreation calendar, coordinating a variety of therapeutic programs and activities that address different domains of wellness and provide residents with meaningful opportunities for engagement and choice.

Pilgrims Hospice Practicum at NorQuest (2022 – 2022)

• Created and facilitated engaging program plans tailored to resident needs and interests.
• Demonstrated strong long-term planning skills through consistent and organized program development.
• Developed and implemented daily theme days to enhance resident engagement and promote a sense of fun and community.
• Conducted resident assessments to inform individualized program planning and care strategies.
• Received highly positive feedback from practicum instructor during final evaluation, highlighting professionalism, creativity, and client-centered approach.

Bachelor in Therapeutic Recreation – University of Lethbridge, Alberta (2024)

Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation – NorQuest College, Edmonton Alberta (2020 – 2022)