Service Assistant
Resume:
Jessica M. Kovach
Memphis, TN 38103
**********@*****.***
Education
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts: Therapeutic Recreation -May 8, 2010
Minor: Gerontology - 21 hours
Overall GPA: 3.457
Dean's List Student - Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Fall 2009
Nursing Scholars Award Received 2006
Chancellors Award Achievement Spring and Fall 2008
Seahawk Enrichment Program Summer 2006
Member of Phi Sigma Pi Spring 2009
Member of Rho Phi Lambda Spring 2009
North Carolina Parks and Recreation Association Scholarship Received Spring
2009
Related Volunteer Experience
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Camp Special Time: Jacksonville, North Carolina
October 2008
. Counselor working one-on-one with children of various disabilities
. Assisted with feeding and hygiene, play games and activities
Adaptive Water Sports Day: Wilmington, North Carolina
September 2008, 2009
. Assist staff and participant by promoting equality through water
sports
. Assisted with activities from kayaking to water skiing
Ability Garden: Wilmington, North Carolina
Summer 2008
. Assisted in promoting successful gardening for individuals with
various disabilities
. Provided "can do" environment to promote and enhance quality of life
Victory Junction Gang Camp: Randleman, North Carolina
May-June 2008
. Cabin Counselor to 5-8 campers with various disabilities
. Provided supervision, guidance, and motivation to provide high
standard of care
Elderhaus: Wilmington, North Carolina
Spring 2008
. Assisted with games and activities
. Helped set up tables for snacks, lunch; assisted where needed
Accessible Recreation Day
Spring 2008
. Assisted in recreation activities for people with various disabilities
. Helped with adaptations and demonstrations for various activities from
gardening to basketball
Work Experience
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National Institutes of Health: Bethesda, Maryland
Spring 2010
Recreation Therapy Student Intern
. Provide assessments of clients in accordance to APIE format
. To implement one-on-one care as well as group treatment plans
. To contribute to the institute through special project's and case
study
. Being an active member in a multidisciplinary team
. Lead leisure education group on adult schizophrenic unit
Lindley Habilitation: Wilmington, North Carolina
2007-2010
Habilitation Technician
. Provide one-on-one care for clients with disabilities
. Address specific goals from treatment plan
. Document
. Home and community setting
Camp Wellspring
Summer 2010
Camp Counselor
. Supervise overweight children ages 10-18 throughout daily and nightly
activities
. Implement new and fun ways of exercise while supporting lifestyle
change
. Lead campers in sports and other various activities
Catalina Island Camps
Summer 2009
Cabin Counselor
. Supervise children of various ages throughout the day and night
. Assist and lead activities such as cabin closings and group games
. Provide leadership and teamwork with staff and campers
Universal Health Care: Ramseur, North Carolina
2007-2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
. Take vital signs
. Assist patients with ambulation, feeding, hygiene
. Collect samples for testing
. Documented in patients records
Michael's: Wilmington, North Carolina
2008-2010
Sales Associate
. Lead various group events/activities
. Ensure customer receives outstanding service by providing friendly
environment
. Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance
Community Service
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Lake Logan Triathlon/Sprint Triathlon/Aquathon
August 2010
. Assisted with providing participants with chips
. Set-up various water stations
Fall Break Service Trip: Mount Mission Farms
October 2008
. Volunteered in helping grow ECO Village in Appalachian Mountains
. Assisted with farming, relocating materials, and expand ECO village
Trash Sweep
September
2008
. Picked up trash on local road
. Organized dates and assisted with marketing service
Concession Stand Volunteer at Hammerhead Soccer Game
Spring 2008
. Assist customers with ordering food and beverage
. Ran cash register and cleaned upon departure
YMCA Wilmington Triathlon
Fall 2007
. Assisted with marking runners and handing out beverages
Current Certifications
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
May 2010
Clinical Research Information System
. Clinical Documentation
. Effective: 02/03/2010
CPR Certified by American Red Cross
. Infant: Expiration 08/22/2010
. Adult: Expiration 08/22/2010
First Aid Certified by American Red Cross
. Expiration: 08/08/2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
. Effective date: June 6th, 2006
. Renewed annually
Blood Borne Pathogens
. 11/30/2009
Ai Chi (Aquatic Therapy)
Spring
2009
North Carolina Interventions Prevention Certified
September 2007
Excel and Publisher Certified
Fall 2008
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Certified
Fall 2008
Professional and Local Involvement
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American Therapeutic Recreation Association
Member since 2010
North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
Member since 2007
North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association
Member since 2008
. Moderator for SPIF Spring 2009 in Durham, North Carolina
The National Honors Student Society
Member since 2006
. Magna Cum Laude
Co-President of UNCW Recreation Majors Association
2008-2009
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