Colette Van Woerkens
About Colette Van Woerkens
Colette Van Woerkens is a Clinical Operations Associate at TELUS Health MyCare and the Toronto Branch Leader at Indigo Girls Group, with a background in therapeutic recreation and nonprofit management.
Current Roles
Colette Van Woerkens holds two significant positions in Toronto, Ontario. She works as the Clinical Operations Associate at TELUS Health MyCare, where she is involved in managing clinical operations and ensuring the delivery of healthcare services. Additionally, she leads the Toronto branch of Indigo Girls Group, contributing to the organization's missions and goals in the region.
Previous Employment
Colette Van Woerkens has accumulated diverse work experience across various roles. She has worked at Jackson Therapeutic Recreation as a Recreation Therapist and at Qkids as an ESL English Teacher. Her early career includes roles such as NCTRC Student Intern at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Child Respite Caregiver, and Childcare Assistant at Jubilee Road Children's Centre. She has also served as an Assistant Research Interviewer for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging and worked as a Customer Service Cashier at Bed Bath & Beyond.
Educational Background
Colette Van Woerkens has strong educational qualifications. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy from Dalhousie University, a degree she pursued from 2015 to 2019. She furthered her education at Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, specializing in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. Her academic credentials are enhanced by a Mental Health First Aid certification from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Volunteer Work and Community Involvement
Community service has been a significant part of Colette Van Woerkens' journey. She volunteered with the Canadian Cancer Society as a Community Outreach Volunteer. In 2020, she led a community initiative in Toronto to provide recreational therapy sessions for seniors, addressing their mental and physical well-being. Her workshop presentation on therapeutic recreation at the Ontario Therapeutic Recreation Association (OTRA) conference in 2019 reflects her commitment to professional and community engagement.
Research and Academic Contributions
During her academic tenure at Dalhousie University, Colette Van Woerkens participated in a research project focusing on aging and mental health. This project allowed her to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in these critical health areas. Her involvement in research demonstrates her dedication to advancing the field of therapeutic recreation and her commitment to improving mental health outcomes.