Stacy Coombs

157 Albro Lake Road

Dartmouth, NS
B3A 3Y7
May 5th, 2015
Gary Comeau
10 Mount Hope Ave.
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y 4K1
Re: Recreation Planner (Recreation Assistant)
Dear Mr. Comeau,
I would like to apply for the Recreation Planner Student Summer position at Oakwood
Terrace. I strongly believe in Oakwood Terraces mission statement that residents should
be treated as individuals that have the right to choice and independence. I experienced
that mission statement put into practice while on my work placement there in January.
I am currently completing a five week work placement at Parkstone Enhanced Care in
Halifax, N.S where I have further practiced my programming, documentation, and
assessment skills. The skills I learned at Oakwood Terrace gave me a strong foundation
and the confidence to facilitate programs, document resident progress, and conduct
assessment interviews.
The Therapeutic Recreation program has enforced these skills and taught me how to
implement goal oriented programming. I understand that confidentiality and maintaining
professional conduct is incredibly important when working with vulnerable people. Each
shift is an opportunity to learn and develop personally and professionally. The
client/worker relationship should be a partnership. Listening and observing the client will
ensure that they are being treated as an individual. I know that I would be an asset to your
organization because of my previous experience at Oakwood Terrace. I am familiar with
and have good rapport with the residents, recreation programming, and staff. I believe
that I strongly demonstrated my fun personality, patience, time management, and
communication skills during my volunteer hours and student work placement at
Oakwood Terrace.
I would like to thank you at this time for looking at my resume. I would gladly be
available for an interview upon request. I can be reached by telephone at 506-536-8507
or by email at w0276073@nscc.ca. For more information on me, please visit my online
portfolio at sjcoombs.weebly.com.
Sincerely,
Stacy Coombs

Stacy Jean Coombs

157 Albro Lake Road
Dartmouth, NS
B3A 3Y7
Telephone: (506) 536-8507 | Email: w0276073@nscc.ca
Experience
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth |Halifax, NS | Present
YMCA Physical Healthy Development Councilor

Supervise and ensure the safety of children

Record daily attendance and incident reports
Coordinate day trips and facilitate daily activities
Maintain communication with staff

YMCA of Cumberland | Amherst, NS |April 2012-August 2014

Membership & Aquatics Supervisor

Generated weekly staff schedule

Implemented and developed aquatics programming
Facilitated staff training and performance reviews
Ensured safe cleaning practices
Organized program needs for the Cumberland County Regional
School Board

Canadian Red Cross |Sackville, NB | October 2009-June 2013

Home Support Worker

Assisted with personal hygiene and meal preparation

Adapted to the needs of the client
Handled multiple clients within the Tantramar Region
Maintained professional standards with limited supervision

Nova Scotia Community College | Diploma | June 2015

Mount Allison University | Degree | May 2012
New Brunswick Community College | Certificate | June 2009
Sir James Dunn Academy | Diploma | June 2007

Education

Placement and Volunteer Experience

Parkstone Enhanced Care | Halifax, NS | Present

Assist with program implementation

Assist with documentation
Assist with assessments

Oakwood Terrace | Dartmouth, NS | October 2014- January 2015

Assist with program implementation

Porter residents to and from programming
Assist with documentation

Boccia Ball (Easter Seals) |Halifax, NS | October-December 2014

Assist with taping the courts

Assist athletes with warm up and training drills
Participate or referee in games with athletes
Assist with documentation

YMCA of Cumberland |Amherst, NS | July 2014

Y Family Fit Day

Facilitated free family oriented activities

Promoted the event by developing posters and registration forms
Organized set up, games, BBQ, and clean up

Current Certifications

Standard First Aid/CPR C

National Lifeguard - Pool
YMCA Swimming Instructor
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Valid Drivers License