Recreation Manager
Resume:
Arwin Alcaraz
Calgary, Alberta T3R 1P9
EDUCATION
****-**** *********** ********** – Gerontology Diploma
Graduated with Honours
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB
1995-2000 Occupational Therapy – Bachelor’s Degree
Physical Therapy- Diploma
University of Perpetual Help System
Laguna, Philippines
EXPERIENCE
July 29, 2018- Present Recreation Therapist (Special Care Unit- Behavior Support Unit)
Regular Full Time
Intercare- Brentwood
Calgary, AB
Provides recreation therapy assessment and treatment
Participates in interdisciplinary patient care groups
Ensures that recreation therapy practice on the service is evidence based and client centered.
Ensure that equipment and supplies are monitored for safety
Makes equipment purchasing recommendations
Records workload statistics
Participates in program and discipline committees
Reports safety issues and makes recommendations to address them
Evaluates needs and capabilities of clients, determines goals and develops programs to meet these goals.
September 2017- July 2018 Activity and Volunteer Coordinator (Recreation Manager)
Regular Part-Time
Covenant Care- Villa Marie
Red Deer, AB
Lead the Butterfly Home Model of Care
As part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborated on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and treatment to meet the needs of elderly individuals with acute and chronic mental health issues.
Assisted in assessing and understanding the unique health care needs/strengths of individuals/family including: coping with an acute and chronic illness, support after discharge and relationships.
Supported departmental activities including maintaining program statistics, work load measures, and assists in overall triage and service flow.
Provided recreational therapy assessment, treatment and follow-up as required and in compliance to Calgary Health Region policies and procedures.
Provided recreation therapy expertise and consultation to team members on the assessment of including issues of safety and the client’s risk for self-harm, and or self-neglect, and to possible adverse side effects if a client’s ability to self-report is impaired.
Facilitated the Family and Resident Council Meeting
May 2017- June 2017 Recreation Therapist
Temporary position
Millrise Place- Brylu Staffing
Calgary, AB
Planned recreation programs and monthly schedule of recreation events
Developed and carried out established recreation programs
June 2015-2017 Activity Assistant
Fulltime
St. Marguerite Manor- Covenant Care
Calgary, AB
Implemented goal-oriented programs and services designed to meet the leisure-related needs of residents
Tracked residents’ participation in the various programs
September 2007- 2017 Therapy Aide
Part Time
Colonel Belcher- Carewest
Calgary, AB
Assisted with the delivery of therapeutic programs
Conducted one-to-one visits with residents
June 2016- July 2016 Recreation Therapist
Internship
White horn Village Retirement Community
Calgary, AB
Observed and assisted in the therapeutic recreation clinical process
Carried out activities and skills that supported seniors in the therapeutic recreation field
September 2007- June 2015 Therapy Assistant
Wentworth Manor- Brenda Strafford Foundation
Calgary, AB
Provided a variety of therapy intervention
Assisted in resident assessment
Documented resident participation
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) – Professional Membership
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)– Professional Membership
Trained in Butterfly Household Model of Care – Dementia Care Matters
Canadian Red Cross CPR /AED Level HCP
Class 4 Driver’s License
Certified Inclusivity Assessor
Sports Nutritionist Certificate- International Fitness Association
Royal Conservatory of Music -Grade 1 Classical Guitar
Black Belt- Taekwondo
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