The main duty of a Recreation Therapy Intern is to learn the job by working as an intern in the recreation therapy center. The following are certain core duties and responsibilities seen on the Recreation Therapy Intern Resume – completing RT assessments on new referred residents; planning and scheduling recreation therapy interventions as per resident needs, evaluating the effectiveness of RT programming; attending and participating in weekly childcare and departmental meetings; participating in all training sessions and workshops, and executing all other duties as required.
To make a career in this line, the following skills are required – the willingness to facilitate group and individual interventions; openness to take new challenges; creative abilities to design therapeutic activities; excellent organizational skills, and the willingness to accept constructive criticism. A high school diploma or GED is the minimum education requirement.
Objective : CTRS who enjoys challenge-seeking opportunities to utilize skills gained throughout clinical experiences, Opportunity to expand the student's knowledge of the field of community-based recreation therapy; Opportunity to observe and practice the application of theory to real life situations, Learn firsthand what it means to be a professional in the recreation therapy field.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Computer, Committed to the education of patients, students.
Description :
Provided a variety of diverse and multi-faceted duties to facilitate the attainment of the Recreation Therapy Service's mission at the Louis Stokes VAMC.
Provided treatment services to Veteran patients in Residential Rehabilitation Programs Substance Abuse Program, Gambling Addiction, Acute Psychiatry.
Utilized evidence based interventions and applied professional knowledge to reach the maximum level of care for Veterans with multiple diagnoses and complex medical challenges.
Gained knowledge of how to conceptualize and share information with others, individually and in groups.
Performed leading edge and unconventional evidence based interventions and techniques such as cognitive therapy.
Gained knowledge of standardized and non-standardized rules, procedures, concepts and therapeutic techniques.
Interpreted medical information in relation to disabilities and co-morbidities.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelors Of Science
Jr. Recreation Therapy Intern Resume
Objective : To obtain a job working as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in a health care environment; which with provide with the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, Enable interns to realize their personal strengths and challenges, Assist interns to develop networking skills, Provide the opportunity to gain hands on experience in participant assessments, accommodations, documentation, program planning, and leadership functions within a community recreation setting.<div><br></div>
Skills : Microsoft Office, Spanish, Type 55 WPM, Customer Service, Red Cross Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers.
Description :
Provided direct care by serving Veterans in the Acute Psychiatric ward, Psychosocial Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (Homeless/Domiciliary unit), Community Living Center, Mental Health Intensive Care Management, Pain Clinic, and the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center.
Assisted the patients in developing skills, abilities, knowledge, and attitudes to successfully participate in leisure independently in the community through structured interventions and activity programs.
Observed/assisted/lead various treatment groups according to patients' needs, capabilities and interests.
Completed documentation for Therapeutic Recreation therapy assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Assigned to individual cases for 1:1 TR sessions.
Possessed knowledge of and developing Therapeutic Recreation interventions and treatment needed.
Assessed skill and performance testing, planning and implementing treatment interventions to achieve functional outcomes, evaluating the Veteran's condition, progress, and discharge analysis.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelors Of Science
Sr. Recreation Therapy Intern Resume
Objective : To grow into a lifelong career, flourish as an individual and put knowledge, experience, skills, and background into work to benefit the company,Perform responsible clerical support work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision. Organize, maintain, and update office database and records systems.<br>
Skills : Microsoft, Microsoft, Committed to the education of patients, students.
Description :
Administered and interperted patient assessments.
Adapted activities to meet patients functioning level.
Initiated setting limits in response to undersiable physical/social behavior to assure safety and maximize group effectiveness.
Challenged patients to the best of their abilities.
Obtained, coordinated, and communicated patient information to and with team members including any precautions.
Demonstrated the ability to assign responsibilities and collborate with collegues.
Accomplished organizational goals by establishing priorites, developing strategies, and meetings deadlines.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Senior
Education
Recreation Administration
Recreation Therapy Intern I Resume
Objective : <div>File materials alphabetically, chronologically, and numerically. Perform research; compile and evaluate data. Set priorities, adapt to changing priorities and meet critical time deadlines. Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.</div><div><br></div>
Skills : Microsoft, Microsoft, Committed to the education of patients, students.
Description :
Participated in all daily of operations of the adult inpatient unit of the hospital.
Completed progress notes, assessments, plan interventions, or evaluate programming and interventions.
Completed dozens of progress notes and assessments and advocated for clients on a daily basis.
Participated in meetings and contribute opinion and information when appropriate.
Planned facility wide events to celebrate holidays and facilitated at least 4 groups per week for the clients.
Developed treatment plans using Veteran's assessment and provider's therapy orders.
Responsibilities assist in recreation therapy group sessions with patients dealing with mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Masters Of Science
Recreation Therapy Intern II Resume
Objective : Objective To obtain a position as a Recreational/Activities coordinator or therapist in an established or developing organization, that will be able to utilize diverse abilities and training to full extent by providing with multiple responsibilities, in an effort to improve and grow the current establishment.
Skills : CPR Certified, Life Guard Certified.
Description :
Builded rapport with residents and families of residents.
Worked with interdisciplinary care team to plan and implement leisure interventions.
Facilitated therapeutic group programs.
Initiated 1:1 visits with residents.
Performed admission assessments for residents of long term care and short term rehabilitation.
Developed achievable goals and objectives for residents based on assessment information.
Used Customer service skills to relate to residents and provide excellent care.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Recreation Therapy Intern III Resume
Headline : To obtain a position in the Recreation Therapy field and to continue to gain professional experience, increase skills and to better serve individuals with physical and/or mental challenges.Ability to facilitate process-oriented groups as well as activity based programs Knowledge of Recreation Therapy curriculum.
Skills : Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, CPR, First Aid, Medicine administration, NCI restraints.
Description :
Facilitated groups, cultural and special events, individual intervention evaluation, assessment, documentation and clinical notes at a 96 bed sub-acute psychiatric Mental Health Rehabilitation Center.
Planned and facilitated groups with Rehab therapists, Rehab activity leaders, peer counselors: i.e: Craft group, DBT, Substance Recovery, Health and store walks, community outings, fitness and games,etc.
Gained experience completing Monthlies and quarterly reviews, risk assessments, Classic (30-90 days) and short stay (12 days), Multnomah community ability scale, STTP Rehab monthly group summary report and self management inquiries.
Assisted supervisor to complete the Quarterly Activity Coordinator Audit, participated in at least 5 Utilization reviews(weekly chart audit) done with the Medical and Clinical Directors ,Director of Nursing, staff development, rehab and Social Work, as well as the Alameda County monitor.
Participated in Rehab staff meetings, SW/Rehab/Nursing Meetings, weekly Recovery Conferences( Treatment Team) with Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Workers, Licensed staff, Rehab Therapists and Rehab Activity Leaders.
Supervised the pre-voc job of snack bar, and 1:1 mentoring and coaching of clients.
Conducted site visits observing and evaluated programming planning and implementation of Recreation Therapy and Rehab programs at four different site.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
M.S In Recreation
Recreation Therapy Intern/Assistant Resume
Objective : Secure a career in Recreation Therapy by implementing recreation and leisure skills. Restore, remediate, and rehabilitate level of functioning and independence in life activities to promote health and wellness as well as reduce or eliminate the activity limitations and restrictions to participate in life situations cause by disability.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word.
Description :
Assigned a caseload of clients with spinal cord injury.
Assessed and evaluated individual progress.
Developed goals for clients and implemented interventions 1:1 based on those goals.
Documented daily and weekly client progress in medical chart.
Wrote discharge summaries and conference notes for assigned clientele.
Attended team conference and presented to team on assigned client caseload.
Planned and implemented an in-house special event.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Associate Recreation Therapy Intern Resume
Headline : To obtain a position, as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, in an in-patient or residential setting.
Planned and facilitated Leisure Resource, Leisure Education, Leisure Planning groups and Community Integration Outings in the Community Living Center, Blind Rehab Center, Medical Foster Home, Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Units.
Utilized Electronic Medical Record System (CPRS, Vista, Group-notes software programs) for veteran documentation.
Performed and scored assessments and developed care plans on all units served.
Attended and participated in treatment team meeting in all areas served.
Developed a patient care plan using Electronic Medical Record and MDS 3.0 focusing on individual needs of veterans.
Facilitated action based resolution Resident Counsel Meetings.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Assistant Recreation Therapy Intern I Resume
Headline : Seeking employment as a Recreational Therapist. Contribute to the development of the organization and enhance person's quality of life through implementing recreational activities.
Skills : Proficient in Spanish; written, verbal Strong.
Description :
Performed patient assessment to determine their problems.
Implemented recreational activities to meet patient's needs.
Assisted in development of treatment objectives.
Conducted individual or group therapy sessions.
Planned field trips and programs for patients.
Maintained weekly calendar of events.
Documented patient's daily progress.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Recreation Therapy Intern Resume
Objective : <div>Interns must obtain approval of their academic advisor before applying for an internship with the City of San Ramon Parks and Community Services Department;</div><div>The intern will have had sufficient education and practical work experience to fulfill their university's requirements for internship eligibility.</div><div><br></div>
Skills : Committed to the education of patients, students.
Description :
Observed, analyzed, and recorded patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
Developed treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
Instructed patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
Confered with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
Obtained information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.
Conducted therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
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