Breanna Boyer
**** ********** ************, ** ***** abkvyh@r.postjobfree.com 734-***-****
Experienced in working in Geriatric population with developing and
implementing leisure activities to increase, restore, and maintain a great
quality of life.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned intern skilled in completing assessments and mini-mental exams
Knowledgeable about MDS documentation and developing care plans
Proficient in developing monthly calendar activities and monthly
newsletter
Strong understanding of person first language
BS in Recreational Therapy as of December 20, 2009
Passed National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification Exam May 5,
2010
PROFESSIONAL FIELD WORK EXPERIENCE
Recreation Therapy Intern August 2009 -
December 2009
Kingston HealthCare Rehabilitation Center
Sylvania, OH
Kingston HealthCare Company owns and operates facilities in four states
including; Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina and New Mexico, with corporate
offices located in Toledo, Ohio, and are a privately-held company.
Developed a volunteer manual of policies and procedures in addition to
attending a volunteer
fair and recruiting students from several different high schools in the
Toledo area
Developed and implemented a non-denominational worship for the residents
Participated in Interdisciplinary and Clinical Department Head meetings
Attended Quality Assurance meetings
Became knowledgeable about how to balance monthly budget, complete MDS
documentation,
and developing care plans
Assisted with co-hosting resident Holiday party
Assisted with community outings
Decorated/Designed/Arranged Recreational Therapy Department room for
different
seasons/holidays
Provided vocalized musical entertainment with the Administrative assistant
during social
events
Participated in dressing up as the tin man from the "Wizard of Oz" with
the Marketing
Directors from surrounding Kingston Healthcare Centers
Supervised/instructed student volunteers
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Therapeutic Recreation Assistant/Clinical Student June 2009 -
August 2009
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Rehabilitation Unit
Ann Arbor, MI
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is made up of 7 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient
Health Centers, 5 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers,
particularly the Acute Rehabilitation Services link provide a broad range
of integrated inpatient and outpatient services, day treatment, home care
and extended care facility services for consistent, high-quality
rehabilitation.
Assisted with developing and implementing interventions to restore,
remotivate, and rehabilitate under the supervision of Nikki Cummins CTRS
Worked closely with CTRS to become knowledgeable about appropriate
techniques and how to work on an interdisciplinary team to develop the best
plan for patient
Prepared/organized supplies for interventions
Completed assessments
Clinical Student/Gerontology Intern
University Living Senior Services
May 2009 - July 2009
Ann Arbor, MI
University Senior Living was honored by The American Association for
Retired Persons as one of the top 10 assisted living residences in the
country for their innovative programming.
Assisted with implementing leisure activities
Assisted with community outings
Assisted with decorating for special activities/events
Performed one on one interactive activities to particular residents
requiring additional support
Clinical Student
Heartland HealthCare Center October 2008
- January 2009
Canton,
MI
HCR Manor Care provides a broad spectrum of services in communities across
the United States.
Assisted with implementing leisure activities
Assisted with community outings
Assisted with decorating for special activities/events
Performed one on one interactive activities to particular residents
requiring additional support
Observed MDS documentation from Greg Robbins CTRS
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Qualified Mental Retardation Professional, Ann Grady Center
April 2010 - Present
Holland, OH
Supervise direct care staff
Provide training/in-services to staff
Implement employee attendance policy
Attend/Participate in Interdisciplinary meetings for individuals
Update individual's programs on CareTracker System
Inquire about incident reports and responsible for follow-ups
Provide companionship and positive role modeling/interaction with the
clients.
Rehabilitation Associate, Eisenhower Center May
2009 - Present
Ann Arbor, MI
Assisted a diverse population of people with traumatic brain injuries
Assisted with the client's activities of daily living (bathing, toileting,
meal preparation, feeding, and i.e.)
Transported/supervised clients to community outings, doctor appointments,
substance abuse meetings, vocational job placements, and
physical/occupational therapy.
Provided companionship and positive role modeling/interaction with the
clients.
Personal Care Assistant, Community Living Network September 2008
- March 2009
Ann
Arbor, MI
Companion for a young man with Autism
Observe/assess all his individual needs
Encourage communication and social interaction
Provide transportation to his desired place of interest
Assisted coaching him in Special Olympic Basketball team
Developed his trust
Built a relationship with his family
Resident Care Assistant, St. Joseph Mercy Health System September 2007 -
October 2008
Ann
Arbor, MI
Resident assessment of overall well-being (physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual) in order to provide the best care needed for the resident
Help residents with daily routines (bathing, dressing, and toileting)
Transferred residents in and out of bed/wheelchair with gait belt
Assist people with meals as well as prepare dining area for meal time
Chart for resident's activities of daily living, meal/fluid intake and
output
Incorporate appropriate meaningful activities with residents at different
levels of cognitive functioning (singing, puzzles, reading, etc.)
Continuing education requirements/checklist fulfilled on time
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Care Manager, Sunrise Senior Living Services April
2007 - July 2008
Ann
Arbor, MI
Help residents with daily routines
Chart for resident's activities of daily living
Resident assessment of overall well-being (physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual) to provide the best care needed for the resident
Record blood pressure, respiration rate, and pulse rate
Organize group activities (crafts, trivia, exercise, etc.)
Training with use of gait belt
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Recreation Therapy
December 2009
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Dean's List
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Life Span Human Growth &Development, Medical Terminology, Psych of Stress
& Relaxation, Innovations in Alzheimer's Care, Intro to Gerontology,
Responding to Behavioral Symptom in Dementia, Gerontology Practicum, Social
Gerontology, Sociology of Mental Illness, Abnormal Psychology, Psych of
Human Aging, Neuroanatomy, Biology of Aging, Recreation for Persons
w/Disabilities, Pharmacology for TR, Principles of Therapeutic Recreation,
Adapted Aquatics, U.S. Health Care System, Quality Improvement Research
Meth Health, Leisure Education, Issues in Therapeutic Recreation, Intro:
Counseling Concept & Skills, Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning,
Therapeutic Recreation Practicum