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Alisha Garner

Newark

Summary

Recreation therapy professional with strong skills in developing and implementing therapeutic programs to enhance clients' physical, emotional, and social well-being. Known for collaboration and adaptability, ensuring effective teamwork and seamless response to evolving needs. Proficient in activity planning, client assessment, and therapeutic recreation techniques. Reliable and results-driven with focus on achieving positive outcomes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Recreation Therapist

Region 5
01.2023 - Current
  • Providing administrative oversight to Recreation teams in each District
  • Responsible for supervisory duties which include completing time sheets as well as assessment reviews, and staff evaluations
  • Seeking out volunteer opportunities for our community as well as our individuals
  • Providing oversight to ensure that the District functions the same way across the board in regards to Recreation
  • Developing and implementing new policy and procedures as related to recreation to ensure we are meeting the standards in providing meaningful experiences
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.

Senior Recreation Therapist

Staten Island DDSO
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Tracking activities to ensure that they are Person Centered
  • Providing oversight to all Recreation Therapist within SIDDSO
  • Completing annual and semi annual assessments
  • Reviewing assessments submitted by the Recreation Therapist
  • Ensuring that all individuals both non-ambulatory and ambulatory are afforded the same opportunities to participate in community based activities.
  • Creating budgets and proposals for recreational outings
  • Maintaining compliance in regards to the number of outings for individuals.
  • Providing oversight for the Evening Recreation Program
  • Fostered patient independence through goal-setting and skill-building activities tailored to individual needs and abilities.

Provisional Treatment Team Leader

Staten Island DDSO
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Provide supervision to approximately 57 individuals and 150 staff
  • Assist with investigations and audits
  • Summarizing evaluations and tracking reports
  • Ensuring the flow of information to the clinical team to accomplish team goals
  • Provided clinical supervision to less experienced staff, fostering professional development and enhancing skill sets within the team.
  • Collaborated with external agencies for seamless service provision and continuity of care for patients transitioning between settings.

Senior Recreation Therapist

Staten Island DDSO
01.2005 - 10.2017
  • Responsible for Developing and implementing meaningful recreational activities that effect the physical, mental, and social well-being of the individuals served.
  • Creating residential recreational programs for those who could not attend other programs
  • Supervise Lower Level Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapist

Staten Island DDSO
06.1994 - 01.2005
  • Assisting those with disabilities and other limitations to participate in meaningful activities which are person centered and promotes a feeling of wellbeing and self- satisfaction.
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
  • Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.

Education

B.A. - Therapeutic Recreation

Cheyney University
05.1992

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Strong Work Ethics
  • Public Speaking
  • Staff Training
  • Community Relations
  • Reporting /Evaluating
  • Microsoft Office
  • Activity planning

Timeline

Head Recreation Therapist

Region 5
01.2023 - Current

Senior Recreation Therapist

Staten Island DDSO
08.2021 - 01.2023

Provisional Treatment Team Leader

Staten Island DDSO
10.2017 - 08.2021

Senior Recreation Therapist

Staten Island DDSO
01.2005 - 10.2017

Recreation Therapist

Staten Island DDSO
06.1994 - 01.2005

B.A. - Therapeutic Recreation

Cheyney University

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