BONNY A. ZALEWSKI

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EAST HADDAM, CT 06423

PHONE 860-***-****

EMAIL acrexj@r.postjobfree.com

COMPLETED COURSES

Interviewing & Counseling, Group Dynamics, Abnormal Psychiatric, Child & Adolescent Development, Public Speaking Microsoft Office Suite 2007 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Webpage design

EDUCATION

Currently enrolled Middlesex Community College and Gateway Community

Graduate from 2014 A.S. Human Service Degree

2014 Therapeutic Recreation Director Certificate

2015 Substance Abuse Education Certificate

Connecticut Professional Association of Therapeutic Recreation Director Inc. 2014

Connecticut Recreation & Park Association Directors Inc. 2014

Substance Abuse Education certification 2015

INTERNSHIP

CHV State Mental Health Care Center, Middletown, Ct 2014

Saybrook of Haddam 2014

Assisted living facility, Haddam, Ct

VOLUNTEER WORK

Connecticut Valley Hospital

Middletown, Ct 2014

2014 A.S. Human Service Degree

2014 Therapeutic Recreation Director Certificate

2015 Substance Abuse Education Certificate

Internship CVH experience with challenged population or engaging in Ct Valley Psychiatric Introductory theoretical knowledge/training on general psychiatric forensic unit; Occupational Therapy assistant on low functioning Psychiatric unit assisting with therapeutic recreation; Vocational director assistant observing treatment group & assisting with work group programs.

The internship consisted of working with a population who are experiencing developmental behavioral or psychiatric disabilities. All experience contributed to skill development. Fulfillment of practicum of 120hrs

Completed Associates degree in Human Services and acquired special training and education in the Etiology the disease process of Addition; environmental and familial risk factors in substance abuse; public health issues; prevention and treatment modalities; and continuum of care.

2014 Certified Therapeutic Rec Director

Internship at Saybrook of Haddam assisted living facility provided skills needed in the field of gerontology as a qualified therapeutic director meeting all standards established in public health code of the state of Connecticut for director workers in chronic care, convalescent, nursing and rest home facilities. Fulfillment of practicum of 120hrs

Internship emphases with work with geriatric population through studies in written communications, sociology, psychology, human services, therapeutic recreation. As a therapeutic recreation director I feel confident as a member of an interdisciplinary team planning therapeutic activities to meet the individual recreational needs of each resident in the facility working with different mental and physical abilities as well as develop programs to meet the residents care needs.

STRENGTHS

Reliable, punctual, productive, strength in engaging with mental health population in therapeutic recreation, creativity in craft projects, confident to lead programs in exercise and fitness classes, word games, mental stimulation and social gatherings “safe harbor” working in varying degrees of dementia

24 MAPLE AVE

EAST HADDAM, CT 06423

To whom it may concern

I am applying for the listed on internet. I am confident that my experience in the field of Human Services will make me a compassionate, patient, and open minded member of your team.

In my previous experience I learned to plan and execute therapeutic programs to motivate clients’ interests.

I am a reliable, independent thinker. But, also work well and thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Best Regards,

Bonny Zalewski

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