Description :

1. Assisted in Life enrichment programs.
2. Created care plans, completed initial assessments, progress notes, MDS, etc.
3. Helped create monthly calendars alongside CTRS and other assistants.
4. Learned how to lead large activity groups, chart attendance, assess residents, etc.
5. Developed and ran daily programming for 10-18-year-old clients with emotional and behavioral disorders.
6. An active member of a multidisciplinary team including a Psychiatrist, Clinical Supervisor, Case Manager, Nurse, and Program Aids.
7. Responsible for assessment, goal setting, and daily documentation of clients on Procentive.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelors Of Applied Arts

Description :

1. Documented progress of resident in the care plan, on MDS, and in resident chart.
   
2. Independently planned and created special events for resident and family participation on a monthly basis.
3. Worked in partnership with the interdisciplinary team to establish goals for each resident.
4. Integrated residents into the community through community outings and leisure activities.
5. Supervised volunteers and special event staff.
6. Performed patient evaluations.
7. Established treatment goals with patients.
8. Created weekly activity schedules.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

GED

Description :

1. Due to budget and material limitations, utilized creativity and problem-solving skills to provide the highest level of care for individuals. 
2. Provided Therapeutic Recreation services to patients in acute care, sub-acute, day program, and outpatient rehabilitative program.
3. Provided one-on-one and group setting to patients with physical and neurological challenges including brain and spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation, and orthopedic conditions.
4. Served and reported on two multidisciplinary teams.
5. Developed two successful Community Leisure Groups.
6. Provided wheelchair transportation and training. 
7. Reported in staffing and documented on patients' progress.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Evaluated incoming clients with traumatic brain injuries and design individualized plans based on their needs.
2. Evaluated and developed goals for individuals with traumatic brain injuries.
3. Created and implemented group and individual sessions based on patient needs.
4. Planned and directed medically approved recreational programs for patients.
5. Organized activities according to the patient's capabilities, needs.
6. Worked and assisted in all aspects of the Therapeutic Recreation process including assessment, planning, intervention implementation, and evaluation.
7. Performed assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

B. S. In Recreation

Description :

1. Encouraged and motivated seniors in daily therapeutic recreation programs.
2. Assisted supervisor in developing daily and monthly programs, ordered and managed supplies, and ensure a safe environment.
3. Documented member's status and progress in assessments, morning report, case conferences, and Team meetings.
4. Attended home visits to assess members' orientation level, social abilities, and daily functioning.
5. Managed Day Health Center during the absence of the supervisor and ensured the following: appropriate staffing in the Day Health Center, a safe environment for all members.
6. Knowledged of Electronic Medical Records, development of treatment plans and therapeutic programs for patients with dementia, arthritis, physical disabilities, and everyday pain management.
7. Integrated Recreation Therapy activities with other treatments such as OT and PT to achieve patients' goals.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Recreation Therapist

Description :

1. Led therapeutic recreation activities that help patients strengthen themselves from debilitated muscles, stroke, advanced age.
2. Provided the optimum level of care for all patients and for the patients to reach their optimum level of functioning. 
3. Responsible for patient assessment, goal development, individualized counseling, group counseling, and program.
4. Oversaw scheduling and implementation of therapeutic activities program for 3 units at a residential treatment center for children up to eighteen.
5. Evaluated, planned, and implemented patient care programs through selected therapeutic recreation procedures.
6. Implemented and organized structured intervention services, recreation programs, and education services.
7. Managed the continuum of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of an outcome-based Therapeutic Recreation Program.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS In Physical Education

Description :

1. Supported  Mentally and physically challenged children and adults, visually impaired adults, senior activities.
2. Planned, implemented, and facilitated activities. 
3. Performed Planning, implementing, scope, and emphasis of nursing center recreation programs to encourage and stimulate residents to have fuller and richer lives.
4. Provided quality recreation programs serving elders in the nursing center.
5. Introduced Special projects to assist and enhancement services and delivery of services.
6. Assisted with plans of recreation program contributions with the development of program philosophies and policies.
7. Encouraged customer involvement in recreation program planning.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelors In Therapeutic

Description :

1. Documented population progress & maintained records that improve future planning, individual approach & continual evaluation & revisions.
2. Contributed to the development of the resident's care plan.
3. Maintained adequate records on volunteers, & complied with government standards for documentation.
4. Contributed to the implementation of meaningful recreation programs for all resident's including implementing creative, intellectual, physical, service, and social areas.
5. Provided recreation and social activities for mentally and physically challenged adults.
6. Hired on contract position to develop Therapeutic Recreation Service by developing policies and procedures, reviewing marketing tools for ADA.
7. Worked in Alzheimer's and Dementia locked unit.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

A.A.S In Leadership

Description :

1. Remained active and social, to increase daily living skills, and made residents as comfortable/functional.
2. Expanded clients' leisure awareness through community-based and in-home therapeutic sessions.
3. Completed a detailed progress note after each session.
4. Planned, implemented, and evaluated individual and group activities with elderly patients in the Skilled Nursing Unit. 
5. Planned, organized, directed, and participated in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patient's rehabilitation to prevent further medical problems and maintain quality of life.
6. Obtained information from medical records, medical staff, family members, and patients themselves to assess patient's capabilities, needs, and interests. 
7. Worked with a diverse population of patients with special physical and emotional needs.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MBA

Description :

1. Conducted structured therapy sessions to improve the patient's mental and physical well-being.
2. Prepared and submitted reports and charts to the treatment team to reflect the patient's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
3. Identified appropriate diagnosis and treatment options of human injuries, diseases, and deformities including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties, and interactions, and preventative health care measures.
4. Coordinated special social events for over one hundred individuals on a daily basis.
5. Scheduled entertainment and recreation activities including the management of contracts with outside organizations and entertainers.
6. Supervised and planned volunteer duties and activities. 
7. Transported special needs citizens via bus to and from the facility.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Interacted with participants and teach valuable life and motor skills.
2. Assisted with patient discharge and aftercare planning and provided CPI training to staff.
3. Implemented therapeutic recreation programs and community reintegration for 40 adult psychiatric patients.
4. Performed planning, teaching, and leading recreational activities for disabled adults.
5. Served as an interdisciplinary team member, and writing goals and objectives.
6. Responsible for keeping them entertained throughout the day. 
7. Worked one-on-one with patients, using leisure and recreational interests to address appropriate deficits in a rehabilitation setting.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

B.A. In Recreation Administration

Description :

1. Planned and participated in daily activities with elderly residents.
2. Made an effort every day to brighten someone else day.
3. Served as a special events coordinator.
4. Planned, coordinated, implemented, and evaluated a variety of events. 
5. Served as a care coordinator for clients.
6. Developed/implemented programs for mentally impaired elderly to help enhance the quality of life actively involved in accessing patients.
7. Developed individual care plans identifying patient's needs, strengths, and treatment goals.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS In Nursing

Description :

1. Responsible for maintaining progress notes. 
2. Directed and organized such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships.
3. Regulated content of the program in accordance with patients' or clients' capabilities, needs, and interests.
4. Counseled and encouraged clients to develop leisure activities.
5. Organized and conducted special outings, such as ball games, sightseeing, or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources.
6. Prepared progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of the treatment team, reflecting client's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
7. Supervised and conducted in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

MS

Description :

1. Supervised groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreation therapy.
2. Served as a consultant to other state agencies, educational institutions, and community health programs.
3. Prepared, submitted, or approved requisitions for needed supplies.
4. Provided instruction and counseling during activities to improve mood and managed behavior.
5. Utilized high ropes challenge course to teach effective communication and build trust.
6. Provided therapeutic activities for children ages 4-17 with acute behavior disorders.
7. Led therapeutic groups with themes of self-esteem, teamwork, .

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

M.S. In Healthcare Administration