Program Assistant Recreation Aide
Resume:
Christine Fleming
Orange, New Jersey 07050
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Employment:
Instructor Counselor
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Morristown, NJ
03/2017 - Present
Interviews newly admit clients
Initial institutional Individual Plan
Provide annual assessment on all patients (new and old patient)
Provide monthly reports
Conduct group discussions designed to encourage patient participation
Encourage positive views towards developing positive attitudes, cooperative relationships,
social interaction, and educational /cognitive abilities
Provide social outing outside of facility weekly
Provide personal counsel and advice to individual on problems related to social conduct,
and personal relationships.
Provide progress notes on assigned case load
Develop and maintain personal contact with individual during their stay at the facility with
a view towards/outcome toward preparation for eventual release.
Assistant Supervisor of Recreation.
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Morristown, NJ.
01/15/2015
Assistants Supervisor of Recreation
Woodbridge Developmental Center Avenel, New Jersey
03/ 2000 - 01/12/2015
Assist the Supervisor of Recreation in providing Recreational Services that is functional,
entertaining, and appropriate for clients with mental and physical disabilities
In the absence of the Recreation Supervisor, assumes the responsibility of managing the
department
In the absence of Recreation staff, attend IHP meetings
Supervise employees in Recreation staff, STPA, TPA, part-timer summer staff and
volunteers assigned to the department.
In-service staff on procedure and policy
Assist in interviewing new employees for the department.
Train and mentor Senior Therapy Program Assistant in the recreation department
Review and monitor staff paperwork and job performance
Compete and rate Evaluate Performance Assessments on staff assigned to the Recreation
Department
Make recommendation for hiring, firing, promoting and disciplining actions of employee.
Held staff meeting monthly and/or as needed.
Oversee Department Field Trips, Special Events, Special Olympic, Social Outing
Ensure carry-over programs/activities are available for Individual perfect outcomes
Participate as an integral member of Interdisciplinary Team by proving recommendation for
pre-vocational/ recreation training and participation.
Senior Therapy Program Assistant (Recreation Department)
Date:
Complete clients Recreation Assessments; Skills and Interests
Develop individual’s recreation program plan
Ordering of appropriate supplies/equipment to carry out program plan
Take the lead in /or group activities in conjunction with other staff to enhance clients
social skills
Prepare monthly calendar for recreation events/activities
Conduct unit meetings
Ordering of appropriate supplies/equipment for unit and department
Participate as an integral member of Interdisciplinary Team by proving recommendation
social skills, trips, and recreational interests as well as leisure and hobbies.
Attended IHP meeting for assigned caseload
Senior Therapy Program Assistant (Education/Vocational Department)
Develop and coordinate the recreation program
Develop individual’s vocational program plan
Implement client’s program plan
Take the leadership in in carrying out group activity with staff and clients
Participate as an integral member of Interdisciplinary Team by proving recommendation for
pre-vocational training and participation.
Ordering of appropriate supplies/equipment to carry out program plan
Responsible for daily documentation and written progress notes in clients’ individual chat
Attended IHP meeting for assigned caseload
Recreation Assistant
07/30/88 - 12/1999
Assist in the planning, organization and direction of wholesome and diversified recreation
activities to effect improvement in the physical, mental and social wellbeing of clients
Develop individual’s vocational program plan
Implement client’s program plan
Provide opportunities for creativity, behavioral outlets and the refinement of physical or
social skills
Take the leadership in in carrying out group activity with staff and client
Participate as an integral member of Interdisciplinary Team by proving recommendation for
pre-vocational training and participation.
Provide and participate in activities, sports, dramatics, nature study, social activities,
dancing, games and arts and crafts and sensory activities in accordance with the client’s
need, capabilities, interests and emotional and social characteristics.
Attended IHP meeting for assigned caseload
Recreation Aide.
03/1984 - 7/1988
Present factual reports, participate in group meetings of a therapeutic nature, and take an
active part in the individual’s treatment program as assigned.
Attended IHP meeting for assigned caseload as needed
Actively participated in indoor and outdoor activities and other recreational opportunities
Escort individuals to and from recreation areas
Part-Time Position
Date:
Organization:
September 2015 – present
Female Youth Advisor
Franklin-St John’s United Methodist Church
142 Maple Ave.
Newark NJ 07712
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