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Manager Assistant

Location:
Chattanooga, TN, 37421
Posted:
September 15, 2010

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Anita I. Morrissey

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Chattanooga, TN 37421

423-***-****

Experience

City of Chattanooga Recreational Therapy Department

Recreational Therapy Assistant 04/01/2010 to Present

• Assisted Recreation Therapy Department in city wide events.

Cumberland Hall Chattanooga, TN 37421

Recreational Therapist 03/20/06 to 01/28/2010

• Directed sports, dramatics, games, arts and crafts.

• Wrote, designed and produced recreational goals.

• Assisted patients to develop interpersonal relationships socialize effectively and develop confidence needed

to participate in group activities.

• Regulated content of program in accordance with patients' capabilities needs and interests.

• Instructed patients in relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, concentration and other activities to

reduce stress and tension.

• Assisted patients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises and individual and group sports.

• Counseled and encouraged patients to develop leisure activities.

• Prepared progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team.

• Prepared and submitted requisition for needed supplies.

• Assisted Cumberland Hall Academy during summer school with teaching "camp-like" classes that the patients

signed up for.

• Low ropes course certified; High ropes course belay certified.

• Presented Recreational Therapy department at Cumberland Hall of Chattanooga for Hamilton County Schools

Physical Education and Guidance Counselors.

• Worked as a team member with therapists, nurses, doctors, mental health technicians, and other recreational

therapist.

• Planned and implemented community outings for patients earning certain levels in the program at

Cumberland Hall of Chattanooga.

• Supervised yoga instructor, recreational therapy assistant, and intern for recreational therapy.

Parkwood Behavioral Health System Olive Branch, MS, 36724

CTRS, Recreational Therapist 07/20/05 to 03/10/06

• Planned and directed medically approved recreation program for patients in hospitals and other institutions.

• Directed sports, dramatics, games, arts and crafts.

• Wrote, designed and produced recreational goals.

• Assisted patients to develop interpersonal relationships socialize effectively and develop confidence needed

to participate in group activities.

• Regulated content of program in accordance with patients' capabilities needs and interests.

• Instructed patients in relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, concentration and other activities to

reduce stress and tension.

• Assisted patients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises and individual and group sports.

• Counseled and encouraged patients to develop leisure activities.

• Accompanied patients on ball games, sightseeing and picnics to make patients were aware of available

recreational resources.

• Prepared progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team.

• Prepared and submitted requisition for needed supplies.

Community Options Cookeville, Tn 38501

Support Staff 04/15/05 to 07/15/05

• Wrote, designed and produced goals for patient.

• Assisted patients to develop interpersonal relationships socialize effectively and develop confidence needed

to participate in group activities.

• Regulated content of program in accordance with patients' capabilities needs and interests.

• Instructed patients in relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, concentration and other activities to

reduce stress and tension.

• Educated client in activities of daily living.

• Instructed patients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises and individual and group sports.

• Counseled and encouraged patients to develop leisure activities.

• Accompanied patients on ball games, sightseeing and picnics to make patients were aware of available

recreational resources.

LifeCare Family Services Cookeville, TN 38501

Community Case Manager 01/02/04 to 11/17/04

• Intensive in-home case management. Went to the homes, schools, doctor appointments, and guardians of the

children. The children had emotional, behavioral, and mental disabilities.

Inner Harbour Hospital (intern) Douglasville, Ga 38503

Recreational Therapist Intern 06/18/03 to 09/20/03

• Planned and directed medically approved recreation program for patients in hospitals and other institutions.

• Directed sports, dramatics, games, arts and crafts.

• Wrote, designed and produced recreational goals.

• Assisted patients to develop interpersonal relationships socialize effectively and develop confidence needed

to participate in group activities.

• Regulated content of program in accordance with patients' capabilities needs and interests.

• Counseled and encouraged patients to develop leisure activities.

• Organized special outings.

• Prepared progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team.

YMCA Fun Company Murfreesboro, Tn 37130

Special Needs Counselor 06/15/00 to 05/20/03

• Worked one-on-one with children with special needs (autistic, mentally retarded) in the after school program

within the schools in Rutherford County. Provided recreational activities for the children.

Education

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor's Degree 2003

References: Available upon request



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