Recreation Therapi
Resume:
CARYN BARUCH
Flushing, New York, 11367
Home: 718-***-**** Cell: 917-***-****
***********@*****.***
Objective: Obtain the position of Music/Recreation Therapist to
encourage and facilitate clients’ quality of life.
SUMMARY:
Creative and compassionate Recreation/Music Therapist highly
experienced in performing professional responsible work in evaluating,
developing and implementing Therapeutic Recreation activities
personally adapted to the patients’ physical, cognitive, emotional, social
and spiritual needs; assisting patients in maintenance, increase and
restoration of performance levels via utilization of various adaptive
equipment and other forms of sensory media; actively participating in
interdisciplinary care plan meetings; training volunteers and new
employees in same field.
• Extensive professional experience in the field of Therapeutic
Recreation/Music Therapy as an enhancement of the quality of life in the
frail elderly and Alzheimer’s Disease/dementia populations.
• Increased study of the physiological deterioration of Alzheimer’s
disease and its effects on an individual afflicted with the illness.
• Strong ability to adapt Therapeutic Recreation activities whether on
a group or individual basis to the functioning level(s) of the client(s).
• Extensive musical background play piano, electronic keyboard,
guitar and sing.
• Innovative of creative, yet calm, non-threatening approaches in order
to facilitate client(s) engagement in therapeutic relationship.
• Knowledgeable and thorough in regards to the administration of
various therapeutic methods in Therapeutic Recreation activities.
• Proven ability to utilize differing creative means in order to facilitate
clients’ abilities in self-expression through music, art, and poetry.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with MDs 3.0; knowledge of MDs 2.0.
• Useful computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Windows 7
and Microsoft Publisher.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harbor House, Oyster Bay, NY 2006-2015
Recreation Therapist
• Create and conduct various group and individual Therapeutic
Recreation activities for residents with Alzheimer’s disease/dementia.
Activities are developed as per the current/former interests and
functioning levels of the resident(s).
• Evaluate residents via observation, collection of life history and
through non-threatening and suitable approaches.
• Created weekly “Writing Group” for clients to aid with self-
expression.
• Develop recreation care plans based on evaluation, residents’
response(s) to the environment, and other factors.
• Adapt care plan as needed in response to resident performance and all
factors affecting him/her.
• Participated in staff meetings in order to suggest, explore or utilize
new recreation materials and techniques in conducting activities as well
as sharing of interdepartmental information to promote resident
satisfaction.
New York Armenian Home 2005-2006
Flushing, New York
Music Specialist
• Conducted music activities for the facility’s clients.
Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Jackson Heights, New York 2000-2004
Recreation/Music Therapist
• Created and perform individual and group Therapeutic Recreation
activities for Alzheimer’s/dementia and frail elderly patients.
• Created individualized comprehensive care plans on a quarterly,
annual, significant change and new admission basis.
• Completed MDs 2.0 for Therapeutic Recreation when required.
• Developed and conducted special bi-weekly sensory stimulation
program for clients who displayed limited response to outside stimuli.
• Attended and participated in interdisciplinary care plan meetings in
order to facilitate and ensure meeting the patients’ needs.
• Attended and participated in department staff meetings to explore and
discuss ideas and situations regarding the quality of life of the patients
and the role of the Therapeutic Recreation Department.
Hebrew Hospital Home Bronx, New York 1998-2000
Recreation/Music Therapist
• Create and conduct specialized Therapeutic Recreation activities on a
group and individual basis for frail elderly and Alzheimer’s/dementia
patients; adapting the presentation of the activities to the needs and
functioning level(s) of the patients.
• Develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their
needs, functioning level and interests on a quarterly, annual, new
admission and significant change basis.
• Completed MDs 2.0 on a timely basis and as per observation and staff
reports of the clients’ wakefulness, amount of time involved in activities,
and types of activities involved in.
• Attended and participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings in order
to ensure the clients’ comfort and satisfaction.
• Attended and participated in department staff meetings to discuss
possible new approaches and activities to be introduced in the facility, as
well as other concerns regarding the clients.
River Manor Care Center Brooklyn, New York 1995-1998
Recreation/Music Therapist
• Created and conducted individual and group Therapeutic Recreation
activities for frail elderly, Alzheimer’s/dementia and psychiatric clients
including but not limited to various music, cognitive, adapted
sports/games, reminiscence, and outside trips.
• Developed personalized care plans for assigned clients in order to aid
with achieving leisure satisfaction.
• Completed MDs 2.0 as per time guidelines as well as via observation,
experience, and staff reports of the clients’ activity levels, types of
activities involved in and wakefulness times.
• Attended and participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to
develop and also maintain the clients’ dignity and well-being while
residing in the facility.
• Attended and participated in department staff meetings in order to
keep aware of and maintain sufficient stock of recreational supplies,
maintain staff awareness of client census and changes if applicable
as well as discussion of all relevant issues involving the clients and the
facility as a whole.
Education and Professional Training
Board Certified Music Therapist 2000-2005
Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy: Molloy College, NY (1994)
Associate of Science in Fine Arts: Queensborough Community
College (1991)
References
Available upon request.
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