Leading the way in Health Care Consulting & Training

Patricia M. Butcher

Education:

  • Centennial College, Train the Trainer, Dementia Care Studies
  • Aromatherapy/Relaxation Massage and Music Therapy Workshop
  • Diploma in Activation/Gerontology, George Brown College, Toronto
  • Bachelor of Applied Arts (Family Studies), Ryerson University, Toronto
  • Home Economics Program (Education Specialization) McGill University undergraduate, Montreal
  • Diploma of Collegiate Studies (Social Science) Dawson College, Montreal

Previous Work Experience:

  • Supervisor - supportive housing project for residents living with Alzheimer Disease and dementias
  • Part Time Instructor, Dementia Studies Program @ Centennial College
  • Activationist at Seniors Health Centre
  • Established 1:1 programming for residents with end stage Alzheimer Disease and isolated residents
  • Liaise with families to provide optimum care in a home environment
  • Director of Activation and Special Care Coordinator
  • Researched, co-developed and implemented the “Normalized Social Model of Care”
  • Co-designed and delivered intensive education and training modules for special care workers
  • Developed care & activation policies/procedures manuals for Ministry of Health regulations & standards
  • Assistant Administrator at Seniors Centre
  • Designed, implemented & evaluated recreational programs for well elderly population
  • Director of Activation                                      
  • Developed, created & implemented therapeutic/recreational programming - frail elderly & special needs
  • Responsible for annual fundraising campaigns and events
  • Responsible for the recruitment and co-ordination of volunteers & auxiliary

Presently:

  • Reminiscence Coordinator, responsible forReminiscence Neighbourhood for dementia residents
  • Delivers extensive training; Orientation & Dementia Care. Implemented recording system to track resident wellness, staff activity & fiscal responsibility
  • Instructor, Activation Coordinator / Gerontology Program @ George Brown College
  • Instructional classes for Therapeutic Programming II & Org. Mgmt I
  • VP of “Memory Matters” -Therapeutic Activity Kits (TAKs)
  • Alzheimer Society of Metro Toronto, Committee member
  • George Brown College, Member of the Program Committee
  • Activity Professionals of Ontario, Public Relations Committee
  • Recipient of the Family Choice Award for Excellence in Caregiving from the Alzheimer’s Society of York Region

Publication & Interview:information available upon request.