This user has not added any information to their profile yet.
68849
United States
Illinois
Plainfield
60544
This file has been removed.
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