SERENA SULLIVAN

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Bloomfield, NJ 07003 E-mail: adx7pr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Driven and compassionate healthcare professional who takes pride in positively impacting the

lives of those served. Director and Recreational Therapist with strong experience working with

clients and creating individualized recreational plans to assist them with community integration

and long-term care. Understands safety principles and designs programs to allow recreation in

safe and fun ways. Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy and multiple years of

experience working as a Recreational Therapist and a Director of Recreational therapy in

hospital and private sector settings.

Job Objective

To obtain a position as a Director of Recreational Therapy where I can maximize my skills and

also contribute to the development of the organization.

CAREER HISTORY

Wildwood Elementary School Mountain Lakes NJ 2018-present

Paraprofessional

Provide 1:1 support, guidance, and assistance for students from kindergarten to

fifth grade. closely worked with Special Services and Child Development Team

along with school psychologist and behaviorist to follow individualized academic

plans for each student. Provide emotional support and redirection as needed for

each student to thrive academically. Assist teachers and other professionals in a

class setting to encourage and provide a positive learning experience.

Spectrum 360 Whippany NJ 2017-2018

Direct Care Professional

Responsible for providing young adults on the Autism Spectrum with appropriate

designed to guide and support clients with behavioral and related disabilities.

Worked as part of a team in developing vocational, life and social skills, and

personal development to increase independence and integration into community.

Created weekly calendars focusing on self direction and advocacy, self

expression and communication as well as social life, and relationships skills.

GOLDEN YEARS ADULT DAY CARE, Woodland Park, NJ 2015-2017

DIRECTOR OF RECREATIONAL THERAPY

Responsible for creating and implementing all manner of recreational activities for multicultural

population, focusing and addressing a multitude of physical, mental and emotional conditions

of the patients, including DDD clients. Fully responsible for charting patients in requirements

with NJ State mandates and regulations. Active role in the multidisciplinary care plan team.

ALARIS HEALTH, Cedar Grove, NJ 2013-2015

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

Worked with patients on the skilled care unit. Performed admission assessments, collaborated

on interdisciplinary meetings. Created and implemented a daily calendar of recreational

programs designed to return residents to previous levels of functioning in conjunction with their

physical and occupational therapy programs.

PALM GARDENS Largo, FL 1994-1997

DIRECTOR RECREATIONAL THERAPY

Responsible for Skilled Care and Long-term Units. Coordinated daily activities, volunteer

programs and special events. Oversaw and managed department and employees.

SUNCOAST HOSPITAL Largo, FL 1993-1994

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

Worked on Skilled Care and Unit. Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to meet

residents’ daily needs and provided therapeutic activities to achieve short and long term goals

of the residents.

ARBOR GLEN, Cedar Grove, NJ 1991-1993

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST/DIRECTOR

Began as a Recreational Therapist. Promoted to Director after one year of employment.

Responsible for restructuring the department, staffing and ensuring continuity of therapeutic

activities to meet residents’ needs.

KESSLER REHABILITATION CENTER, West Orange, NJ 1990-1991

INTERN

Worked with Spinal Cord injury patients and Stroke patients as a Recreational Therapist.

MORRISTOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Morristown, NJ 1989-1990

INTERN

Worked as Recreational Therapist with Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

UTICA COLLEGE OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Utica, New York 1989

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