Recreation Therapist, CTRS
Resume:
Laura B. Finbloom
***-** **** *** **** Oaks, NY *1004
*********@*****.***
Education
St Thomas Aquinas College - Sparkill, NY Dec 2006
B.S. Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation and Leisure
CTRS Certification Oct 2007
Academic Honors - Dean's List Fall 2005
Work Experience
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation - New Hyde
Park, NY June 2013-
. Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for Long Term Care unit
April 2014
. Plans, Leads and Implements all recreational activities for unit.
. Transports residents to and from activities in the facility
. Provides supervision to volunteers on unit
. Plans and implements activities with the Therapeutic Recreation
Department
. Works closely with social work and nursing staff on a daily basis
. Supervises volunteers and provides training to volunteers in
leading activities for the residents on the unit
. Creates weekly activity and monthly program/activity schedule for
residents
. Implemented and provided several religious activities and special
events, especially integrated the Jewish faith and its history
into the unit's recreational program.
. Works closely with resident's families and other disciplines in
the facility.
. Organizes special events, cultural and holiday events for the unit
and facility wide.
. Proficient in TR documentation: progress notes, MDS 3.0, Initial
Assessments, Quarterly Assessments, Annual Assessments
. Familiar with DOH regulations
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Chester NJ
Jan 2013- May 2013
. Recreation Therapist for the geriatric population in a
rehabilitation setting- CTRS
. Provides Therapeutic Recreation Services for the adult and
geriatric population
. Organizes, Implements, and leads Group and Individual therapeutic
recreation activities for patients
. Coordinator of the Pet Therapy Program
. Works closely with volunteers and the volunteer program
. Experience working with adults and adolescents with Spinal Cord
Injury, Neurological Disease, Brain Injury, Stroke and other
disorders.
. Organize cultural and family events
. Proficient in documentation (care plans, progress notes, discharge
reports).
. Create monthly calendars and weekly recreation schedules for
patients
. Member of the Safety Coach Committee, Brain Injury, Employee
Engagement and Cardiac Committee.
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center - Yonkers, NY Aug 2011- Aug 2012
. Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility for Medically Fragile
Children- Recreation Therapist, CTRS
. Providing Recreational Services on multiple units/neighborhoods in
the facility
. Experience working with Children and adolescents with special needs
and autism
. Implemented and organized fitness and play groups for children.
. Implemented and organized special activities and special events.
. Trained in using wheel chairs with patients/residents
. Experienced in working with vent children
. Experience working with children and adolescents with Spinal Cord
Injury, Neurological Disease, Brain Injury and other disorders.
. Worked closely with nursing and assisted with various nursing
responsibilities when necessary
. Kept track of monthly budgets
. Volunteer Liaison - supervised volunteers
. Provided training and supervision of activities
. Maintain Quarterly, Annual and Initial Recreation Reports and
Assessments
. Organize Events with the Recreation Department
. Lead, Implemented and Organized Therapeutic Recreation Groups and
Activities
. Create Monthly Activity Calendars and resident schedules
. Organize Community Outings/Trips
. Proficient in MDS documentation and developing Care Plans for
residents
. Provide support and outreach to families and actively involved in
discharge planning
. Maintained consistent contact with families about resident's
recreation/social skills/ progress in the program/neighborhood.
. Provided 1:1 recreational therapy sessions
. Member of the Special Events Committee
The Children's Village - Dobbs Ferry, NY May 2007 to Aug 2011
. Residential Treatment facility (Boys Unit) - Recreation
Therapist, CTRS
. Providing Recreational Services and RT to emotionally disturbed
youth and autistic youth.
. Provide supervision to residential staff in leading group activities
and programs
. Provided Religious activities and special events. Especially
integrated the Jewish faith and its history into the program.
Organized several Jewish Events and activities with youth.
. Positive Behavioral Support Coach (PBIS), created behavioral plans
and lesson plans for youth.
. Design and implemented all recreational programs, off campus
trips and activities
. Organized multiple fitness groups
. Lead counseling groups in health and fitness
. Instructed adolescents how to use various exercise machines
and equipment
. Trained staff in leading appropriate recreational activities and
provided trainings when necessary.
. Managed a full caseload - Proficient in care plans and documentation
. Provided family outreach and provided families/parents with
resident's progress
. Supervised volunteers and coordinated various volunteer
programs for the RTF.
. Tracked annual budget for our department/program
. Assisted youth in obtaining on campus jobs, volunteering
opportunities, community service projects. Provided counseling
services and job readiness groups
. Administering 24 Hour Recreational Assessment upon Resident
Admission
. Maintained Quarterly Recreation Reports
. Produced and maintain monthly program/activity calendar for
the unit
. Knowledgeable in the areas of OMH, OCFS and DOH regulations
The Institute of Living, Hartford Hospital- Hartford, CT September 2006-
Dec 2006
. Therapeutic Recreation Internship- adult psychiatric and
rehabilitation units. Worked with the pediatric and geriatric
population.
. Provided Recreational Therapy to residents with substance abuse,
mental health and psychiatric issues, as well as severe learning
disabilities.
. Implemented and lead recreational programming for pediatric,
geriatric and adult psychiatric patients.
. Participated in daily treatment meetings with the treatment team
. Documented daily progress notes
Technical Skills: Proficient in all Microsoft Programs which include
Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher.
Proficient in Board Maker.
Leadership Awards and Activities
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist -October 2007
Therapeutic Recreation Club: Vice President, St. Thomas Aquinas College
Academic Honors- Deans List
Behavioral Coach Program- 2008
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