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Andre Folkes

Recreational Therapist
Tampa,FL

Summary

Dedicated graduate from Florida International University Therapeutic Recreation Bachelor's Program with over 4 years of experience in both volunteer and paid work organizing recreational activities as therapy and medical treatment to support improved wellness among participants. Resourceful in devising diverse programs with exercise and social activities geared to individuals' abilities and specific needs. Committed to boosting progress and goal attainment by closely observing participants' responses, progress and outcomes to adjust activities for changing demands.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Recreational Therapist

TrueCore Juvenile Corrections Behavioral Solutions
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
  • Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
  • Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
  • Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.

Activities Coordinator

Luxe Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
  • Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
  • Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
  • Contributed to resident care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and maintaining progress notes.

Patient Service Specialist

Select Physical Therapy
04.2015 - 02.2019
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
  • Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
  • Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.

Recreational Therapy Intern

Great Heights Academy
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
  • Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
  • Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
  • Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12.2019

Skills

  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Observation Documentation
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • CNA Certification
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Exercise Planning
  • First Aid Certification

Certification


  • CTRS
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CPR
  • BLS
  • Assistance with Self Administration of Medications

Affiliations

  • Special Olympics Volunteer
  • Best Buddies Mentor
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes


Timeline

Recreational Therapist

TrueCore Juvenile Corrections Behavioral Solutions
01.2023 - 09.2023

Recreational Therapy Intern

Great Heights Academy
07.2020 - 01.2021

Activities Coordinator

Luxe Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 04.2020

Patient Service Specialist

Select Physical Therapy
04.2015 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Florida International University

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