Occupation:Medical or Health Services Manager |
Location:Litchfield, CT |
Education Level:Bachelor |
Will Relocate:YES |
Description
Professional Summary________________________________________________________________ Patient-focused Recreational Therapist with over 25 years experience working with diverse populations Core Qualification____________________________________________________________________ Program experience with dementia, geriatrics, physical rehabilitation, developmentally disabled infants, adolescents and mentally retarded adults * Assess Recreational needs for diverse populations * Develop treatment plans including short and long term goals * Complete MDS 3.0 Assessment section F * Document accurate progress notes * Complete daily participation documentation * Member of a interdisciplinary treatment team * Participate in family meetings * Complete computerized documentation * Develop a variety of recreation programs and services to ensure that social, physical, psychological and cognitive functions are maximized * Plan and implement individual, small group activities, special events and community outings * Ability to adapt programs to fulfill all individualized needs * Excellent leadership skills motivating participation * Provide community resources * Management experience to include budget, staffing, program development and implementation * Provide education to staff and family members * Train and supervise volunteers * Development of a dementia program in a Long Term Care Facility * Development of a Pet Therapy and Horticulture Program