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Education
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Hi, I’m

Brent Givens

Recreational Therapist, CTRS
1721 Chief Okemos Cir, Okemos,MI

Summary

Seeking a position as a Recreational Therapist to utilize my expertise and acquired skills to help patients reach their goals, and improve their well-being holistically. Great at adapting to team dynamics quickly, and would love the opportunity to continue to grow as a therapist at this facility.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Maple Manor Rehab And Neuro Center
Novi, MI

Recreation Therapy Director/Activity Director
04.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Educate coworkers and employees on Recreation Therapy programming and services, and advocate for patients' needs.
  • Create and implement activity programming for group activities, and 1:1 Recreation Therapy treatment sessions.
  • Conduct activity assessments within 72 hours of each new admission/return, and evaluate Recreation Therapy patients.
  • Assign work to staff, set schedules, and provide support where needed.
  • Budget monthly expenses for activity supplies, and community outings.
  • Attend daily management and team meetings.
  • Document treatment notes/progress, and track activity participation.

HealthSource Saginaw/ WhitePine Psychiatric Center
Saginaw, MI

Recreational Therapist
01.2019 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Organized group Recreation Therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities, and interests.
  • Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as exercise, movement groups daily.
  • Motivated patients to participate in activities and attend events.
  • Performed initial assessments within 72 hours of admission.
  • Participated in treatment team meetings, and rounding.
  • Document daily notes on group participants, and track absences.

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson, MI

Recreation Therapist
02.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

Partial Hospitalization Program

  • Sign patients in for the day, and orient new patients to program.
  • Complete daily treatment charges.
  • Program and implement group sessions.
  • Conduct team and family meetings.
  • Debrief with therapy team after each group session.
  • Provide leisure education, and resources upon discharge.

Burcham Hills Retirement Community
East Lansing, MI

Recreational Therapist
12.2017 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Conduct assessments through patient interview and observation.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Attend staff and team meetings.
  • Document patient progress.
  • Adapt programs/ activities to patients' abilities

Education

Cental Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Arts from Therapeutic Recreation
08.2012 - 12.2017

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Positive team relationships

Knowledgeable of Recreation Therapy theories, principals, and concepts

Strong attention to detail

Multitasking abilities

Great work ethic and passion

Flexible and adaptable

Timeline

Recreation Therapy Director/Activity Director

Maple Manor Rehab And Neuro Center
04.2021 - Current

Recreation Therapist

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
02.2020 - 12.2020

Recreational Therapist

HealthSource Saginaw/ WhitePine Psychiatric Center
01.2019 - 02.2022

Recreational Therapist

Burcham Hills Retirement Community
12.2017 - 10.2020

Cental Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts from Therapeutic Recreation
08.2012 - 12.2017
Brent GivensRecreational Therapist, CTRS