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VictoriaStasieluk
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Illinois
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EDUCATION:

University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL                                                             

Bachelor of Arts, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation

 

EXPERIENCE:

   Linden Oaks Hospital-Naperville, IL                                                       October 2016-Present             Recreation Therapist

  • Lead recreational therapy groups on geriatric, adult, and adolescent units focusing on, but not limited to stress management, leisure education, and communication skills

  • Evaluate and document changes in patient's functioning

  • Monitor patients for safety

  • Assist with activities of daily living on geriatric unit

 

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association-Romeoville, IL        January 2015-September 2016

Program Assistant/Inclusion Aide

  • Assist in implementation of crafts, activities, and trips for individuals with disabilities

  • Provide support for designated participant in activities through before/after school care, summer camp, and tumbling class

  • Communicate with participants, family of participants, and staff

  • Encourages participants to engage and socialize with peers

 

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center                                                                May 2016-August 2016

Intern

  • Plan and implement activities for adults and adolescents on the behavioral health unit that focuses on distorted thinking, anger management, wellness, discharge planning, communication skills, and stress management

  • Evaluate and document changes in patient’s functioning

  • Engage patients in therapeutic activities to develop self-esteem, social skills, and overall well-being

  • Creating an exercise program plan to increase mood, reduce stress, and create a better quality of life by promoting healthy living styles

  • Developing and researching new activities to provide on the behavioral health unit

  • Creating a weekend binder with activities and handouts for the other staff to use while

  • Organizing leisure education resources, art supplies, games, and puzzles for patients to utilize

 

Rush-Copley Medical Center-Aurora, IL                                         October 2015-November 2015

  • 50 hours of observations in a physical rehabilitation setting

  • Assessed patients through Therapeutic Recreation Evaluation and documenting patient’s leisure activities, needs, and goals

  • Retrieve and utilize appropriate items to assist patients in improving motor and endurance skills

  • Engaged patients in conversation to improve socialization

  • Transported patients to activities by wheelchair

 

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center -Joliet, IL                                                                 June 2015

  • 25 hours of observed patient documentation, implementation of programs, and evaluation of programs in a behavioral health unit

  • Assisted with making bingo activity for patients

 

Volunteer Experience:

Kiwanis Games-Lincolnway Special Recreation Association-Frankfort, IL                        February 2015

  • Assisted in set up of activities and equipment

  • Selected as Team Leader to lead the team in schedule of the day and keeping the group together

 

Cornerstone Fun Night- Joliet, IL                                                                                              April 2015

  • Provided a one night event as a class at the University of St. Francis for social development and fun

  • Assisted with the set up and interacted with participants through encouragement

 

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association - New Lenox, IL      October 2014-November 2014

  • Planned and implemented a one day program for an Adult Day Program to foster social development, creativity, and fun

  • Observation hours and assist in implementation of day program activities

 

Certifications:

 

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

  • CPR and AED, expires April 2019

  • CPI, expires October 2018