Testimonial for Recreation Therapy from Veronica Elsey

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Veronica Elsey

Graduate of 2016 – Lifestyle and Program Manager, Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence

The hands-on experience and internships at Confederation College gave me the opportunity to apply what I learned and connect with professionals in the field.

Full Story

Hands-on experience and the chance to do placements and internships gave me the opportunity to apply my knowledge directly which enhanced my understanding of what Recreation Therapy is. My placement also enabled me to meet people within the field and learn from their experiences and knowledge.

My Most Positive Memory of Confederation College

Playing on the College women's soccer team.

My Job & Job Responsibilities

Managing, planning, facilitating and implementing programs under the umbrella of domains Chartwell works under to provide programming for the residents which aids in a healthy, happy active lifestyle to make their lives better.

What Brings Me the Greatest Satisfaction From My Job

Having the opportunity to make a positive impact on the resident's life daily.

The Most Sought-After Qualifications & Talents That Employers are Currently Seeking in this Field of Work

Additional training on top of schooling - examples: Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), Alzheimer training, Dementiability, etc.