ASHLEIGH COLE

Phone: 613-885-5268 ashleighcole.8@gmail.com

EDUCATION

OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT PROGRAM (Completed May 2018)

HIGHEST RANKING GRADUATE
Durham College, Oshawa Campus
Relevant courses include interpersonal skills for rehabilitation, anatomy and physiology, and therapeutic skills for both OT and PT, and
knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and cognitive conditions and appropriate treatment protocol for each.
Placement, with over 500 hours completed, getting hands on experience with pediatrics and young adults, as well as in a long-term
care facility.
Achieved Honour Roll standing with 4.85 GPA.
Member of the Occupational and Physiotherapy Assistant Program Advisory Committee.
Peer tutor for first year OTA/PTA students.

CENTRE HASTINGS SECONDARY SCHOOL, MADOC, ONTARIO (2012-2016)

Graduated with OSSD, Ontario Scholar, Top Percentile of graduating class.

RELEVENT SKILLS
Over 500 hours of hands on experience with a wide range of patient populations from pediatric to geriatric.
Experience working with and using strategies with children with non-compliant and exit seeking behaviors.
Ability to communicate with children using high and low tech communication devices, and minimal understanding
of sign language.
Strong leadership ability through work and school experience.
Proven record of strong verbal and written communication.
Familiar with treatment plans for children with Autism and other special needs diagnoses.
Demonstrated skills and passion towards working with children with Autism, and other special needs diagnoses.
Experiencing leading group sessions for exercise, fine motor control, and sensory integration, just to name a few.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
AON INC. CANTERBURY GARDENS RETIREMENT RESIDENCE (May 2018-Present)
Activity Assistant
• Plan and facilitate group and individual activities for residents in retirement and enriched care units. In home and
community settings.
• Work with residents with a variety of conditions including Dementia, Stroke, MS, and Parkinson’s.
• Independently document data and information regarding activities I facilitate.

GRANDVIEW CHILDRENS CENTRE (April- May 2018)

OTA/PTA Placement Student
• Planned and facilitated interventions with both OT and PT goals in group and individual sessions.
• Gained experience working with children with a variety or neurological and physical conditions.
• Had responsibility for own clients to plan, facilitate, and document interventions to reach their goals.

FAMILIES FOR A SECURE FUTURE (September 2017- August 2018)

Respite Care
• Gained strong organizational, and time management skills, and responsibility.
• Developed strong communication skills, with client and their support members.
• Supported my client in a variety of settings, and challenges.
 ASHLEIGH COLE
Phone: 613-885-5268 ashleighcole.8@gmail.com

TAUNTON MILLS (September - December 2017)

200 hours of working OTA placement in Long Term Care
• Gained strong communication skills with geriatric population and varied neurological conditions.
• Learned strategies and ideas for OTA interventions including fine motor, and mobility.
• Assisted residents in participation in group settings, social outings, exercise classes, and aqua aerobics.
NOVA’S ARKS (January- March 2017)
150 hours of working OTA placement
• Gained patience and developed strategies to teach and communicate with children with Varied abilities.
• Learned key elements to approach children who are experiencing high anxiety, specifically using the zones of regulation.
• Led guests through therapeutic interventions of fine motor control, emotional regulation, and independent living skills, with
conditions including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Anxiety.

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATION

Highest Ranking Graduate

Roger Anderson Charity Classic Scholarship (2018)
Dementia Journey Overview Certification (2017)
Standard First Aid and CPR (August 2017)
WHMIS Certification (November 2016)
AODA Certification (November 2016)
Preparing for Placement Certificate (November 2016)
Public Health Ontario IPAC Certificates (November 2016)
Brady Memorial Award for Leadership (June 2015)

WORK EXPERIENCE
EVENTS COORDINATOR ASSISTANT (June- August 2017)
Heart of the Park, Bancroft, Ont.
• Gained strong organizational skills.
• Developed strong communication skills.
• Worked within the community to strive towards an inclusive community for everyone.
VALU-MART GROCERY (DELI/ HOT COUNTER DEPARTMENT) (August 2014- June 2017)
• Learned great teamworking skills.
• Learned great customer service.
HAVELOCK HEAT SOCCER CLUB COACH (U6, U8, U10) (May 2013-August 2016)
• Worked with young children in an active environment.
• Gained patience and developed strategies to teach and communicate with children.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PHYSIOTHERAPIST ASSOCIATION

Member ID: 2078202

References are available upon request