Joy Pennick

24 Fleming Drive, Halifax NS, B3P 1A9

joypennick@eastlink.ca

Human Resources
Northwood Incorporated
130 Eileen Stubbs Avenue,
Suite 1 South,
Dartmouth NS
B3B 2C4
RE: Competition # RTPSMH0422-CB
Recreation Therapy Services;
The Seeds of Success program, being developed at Northwood, presents an exciting
opportunity for both staff and clients to experience an innovative Mental Health wellness
strategy. This Recreation Therapy program seems to offer patients the opportunity to
experience mental wellness, through participation in the arts, physical activity and
Therapeutic Gardening.
Over the past two years, I have endeavoured to gain relevant experience in (and an
appreciation of) the Therapeutic Recreation profession. To this end, I have volunteered
with Autism Nova Scotia (Ben James Summer Camp and Autism Arts) and with the Nova
Scotia Down Syndrome Society (Team Possibles Art Collective) and have continued my work
with seniors. In addition, I have planned and presented weekly arts & crafts activities for
younger adults with various impairments, at Arborstone Enhanced Care. Finally, although I
have no formal horticultural training, I am an avid gardener.
I am a mature student with a diverse mix of skills, experiences and accomplishments. I have
received training in both Chair and Laughter Yoga and have also completed the Mental
Health First Aid certification. During my last term at NSCC, I completed Mental Health Issues
and am presently completing my final Student Practicum with the Community Transition
Program with Addictions and Mental Health, Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Should you require additional information, please dont hesitate to contact me.
Kindest Regards,
Joy Pennick
902 477-4760
joypennick@eastlink.ca