Caroline Mager
Cheney,WA
Summary
My previous work experience and education make me uniquely qualified for this position. I have a passion for helping people and making sure they get the resources that they need. I am a current state employee and would like to use what I have learned to continue to work with people in new ways.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Recreation Therapist
Eastern State Hospital
02.2018 - Current
- Case management of patients from admission to discharge which included intake assessment, goal development, group schedules and 1:1 therapy sessions
- Monthly/Weekly documentation on patient
- Develop individual goals for patients
- Part of treatment team developing individualized treatment plans
- Community outings/resources for discharge readiness with patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
Athletic/Recreation Specialist
Veterans Home
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Group planning for residents.
- Daily documentation on residents
- Facilitated and coordinated events at the facility
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Caregiver
Independent Home Caregiving
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Manage and track finances for elderly couple who live in their own home
- Meal planning and preparation for diabetic and low calorie diets
- Activity planning and physical rehabilitation exercises daily
- Medical needs such as scheduling and transportation to and from medical appointments and refilling and dispensing of medications.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Caregiver
Haven Homes
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Individualized activity planning for three to four clients based on interests and physical abilities for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- Meal planning and preparation for three to four clients at a time with specific dietary needs
- Physical rehabilitation through use of recreational activities, such as biking, walking, bowling, bingo, board games, group activities
- Know and have used walkers, lifts, gait belts, manual and motorized wheelchairs, VNS, sliding shower chairs, sliding boards
- Appropriate documentation of behavioral, medical, Incidence reports, and day to day activity tracking for three to four clients
- Worked with clients who have dementia, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and OCD.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Therapeutic Recreation
Eastern Washington University
01.2017
Skills
- Community Integration
- Familiar with Case Management
- Experience with Assessments
- Experience with Developmental Disabilities Services
- Interdisciplinary Treatment planning
- Adaptive Programming
- Patient/Client Documentation
- Work with wide range of people
Certification
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Volunteered
- Spokane Recreation, Spokane, WA, Assisted with the production of the Wizard of OZ with the participants in 2016.
- Isabella House, Spokane, WA, Helped develop and implement weekly therapeutic recreation activities for the residents.
Affiliations And Skills
- CPR Certified
- Nurses Assistant Registration (NAR)
- Delegation Training and Certification
- Blood Borne Pathogens Certification
- Food Handlers Permit
- STA certified for 15 passenger vanpool
Internship
Eastern State Hospital, Medical Lake, WA, Planned and implemented groups for patients with mental health diagnosis., Documented progress of patients and attendance to daily treatment groups., Planned and implemented a one on one case study with a patient., Developed treatment schedules and plans for patients.
References
- CAMI YOUNG MA, CTRS/R, Director of Rehab/Active Treatment, EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL, 850 Maple St., Medical Lake, WA, 99022, 509-565-4607, cami.young@dshs.wa.gov
- REGAN DOLLOPH CTRS/R, Recreation Therapy Supervisor, Eastern State Hospital, 850 Maple St., Medical Lake, WA, 99022, 509-565-4162, regan.dolloph@dshs.wa.gov
- Jacqueline Wallace, Case Resource Manager, Developmental Disabilities Administration, 1611 W. Indiana Ave., Spokane, WA, 99205, 509-564-9973, Jacqueline.wallace1@dshs.wa.gov
- Kim Butler, Mental Health Technician 4, Eastern State Hospital, 850 Maple Street, Medical Lake, WA, 99022, 509-565-4499, KimberleyMButler@dshs.wa.gov
Timeline
Certified Recreation Therapist
Eastern State Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Athletic/Recreation Specialist
Veterans Home
10.2017 - 01.2018
Caregiver
Independent Home Caregiving
03.2014 - 06.2017
Caregiver
Haven Homes
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelors Degree - Therapeutic Recreation
Eastern Washington University