Recreation Therapist/Mental Health Tech
Resume:
JANICE M JOHNSON Cell: 314-***-****
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Career Caregiver – Home Instead Senior Care
Summary Fayetteville, NC March 2017 – Present
Assist the elderly with grooming and daily activities.
Provide companionship.
Plan, prepare meals and perform household chores.
Assist with ambulation/mobility.
Recreation Therapist and Psychiatric Technician – Hyland Behavioral Health
St. Louis, MO June 1988 – November 2016
Facilitated activities to inspire and educate on wellness and positive coping skills.
Assisted nursing with patient care and provided individual patient support.
Handled crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
Assisted in developing comprehensive treatment plans and revisions.
Research Coordinator – Washington University Department of Psychiatry
St. Louis, MO April 2004 – April 2009
Monitored and reviewed data submitted for bipolar research study.
Main contact over five sites across country for quality control.
Data entry of all forms submitted.
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Recreation Therapist – St. Alexius Hospital
St. Louis, MO April 2000 – April 2004 and November 2008 – May 2010
Completed Recreation Therapy assessments for all clients.
Initiated support groups/activities to educate on positive coping skills.
Monitored patient safety and provided individual patient support.
Handled crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
Assisted in developing patient care plans and revisions as needed.
Independent Living Instructor – Division of Family Services
St. Louis, MO September 1996 – May 2000
Facilitated weekly education sessions on independent living skills.
Observed and documented reports on client behavior and progress.
Organized transportation to and from sessions and compensation.
Provided client supervision and crisis intervention as needed.
Group Home Manager – Jefferson County Community Center
Lakewood, CO January 1985 – June 1988
Provided assistance with daily living skills to residents with disabilities.
Supervision of resident finances and medications.
Supervision of staff and handled crisis intervention as needed.
Education B.S. Psychology/B.S. Recreation Therapy – Southeast MO State University
GPA: 3.74
CPR certification
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