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Recreation Therapist Resume
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| Desired Industry: Athletics/Recreational Sports/Fitness |
SpiderID: 23415 |
| Desired Job Location: Parsons, Kansas |
Date Posted: 11/17/2008 |
| Type of Position: Other |
Availability Date: 1/01/2009 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: New Grad/Entry Level |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
To assist youth and adults with disabilities or special needs to maintain/improve their physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial health through recreation
Experience:
Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center (08/01/2008 - 11/14/2008) - Recreation TherapistIntern
Pittsburg, Kansas
Duties: Assessed leisure interests of newly admitted patients with a variety of shortterm and long term physical and mental illnesses/disabilities Developed a plan of care with goals and objectives for each patient
Implemented activities to benefit the patients' overall physical, mental, and emotionalhealth
Assisted in discharge planning for patients with a treatment team of doctors, nurses,and therapists
Documented extensive electronic notes using the Meditech system regarding daily therapy sessions, assessments, discharges, and charges for rehabilitation patients
Developed creative and inventive opportunities for patients to participate in activitiesand socialize, such as games, parties, crafts, adaptive sports, sensory stimulation,cooking, etc.
Brehm Prepatory School (Options) (01/01/2008 - 06/15/2008) - RecreationWorker/ Tutor/ Assistant Dorm ParentCarbondale, Illinois Duties: Assessed leisure interests of new students with a variety of complex learning disabilities and some psychiatric issues
Planned and coordinated events such as parties, games, sports, outdoor recreation,indoor recreation, etc. to benefit their overall health
Recorded daily notes on each students progress and activityAssisted students with activities of daily living to help them become more independent
Education:
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (05/15/2008 - 12/05/2008)Carbondale, Illinois
Degree: Bachelor's -
Major: Recreation-Therapeutic
GPA: 3.806
Allen County Community College
Associate's Degree in Science
Skills:
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, Powerpoint, Wordperfect, 60 WPM
Additional Information:
Academic Achievement Award
Dean's List 4 years
Basketball Scholarship to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Basketball Scholarship to Allen County Community College
Reference:
Available upon request.
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