Arwin Alcaraz

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Calgary, Alberta T3R 1P9

403-***-****

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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