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Christopher Ellegard

Rocky Hill,CT

Summary

Highly-motivated reliable employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Recreation Director

Apple Rehab-Rocky Hill
Rocky Hill, CT
10.1997 - 01.2024
  • Supervised staff in providing recreational activities for clients with physical, cognitive or emotional impairments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure effective delivery of therapeutic recreation services.
  • Developed and implemented a variety of therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with disabilities.
  • Conducted patient assessments to evaluate their level of functioning and identify appropriate interventions.
  • Monitored client progress and evaluated outcomes of treatments.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care plans and goals.
  • Developed new volunteer program bringing in members of community to provide support to staff and residents.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Initiated positive working relationships with residents, staff and members of community by being respectful, actively listening and asking appropriate questions.

Night Crew Member

Stop & Shop /Edwards Food Warehouse
Glastonbury, CT
08.1996 - 12.1997
  • Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both customers and employees through proper safety protocols.
  • Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - State of CT Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Connecticut State Community College Manchester
Manchester CT

Skills

  • Patient Evaluation
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Budgetary Oversight
  • Safety Oversight
  • Scheduling and Calendaring
  • Volunteer Program Resources
  • Assessment Skills
  • Group Recreation
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Activity Planning
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Employee Supervision
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Records Maintenance
  • Patient Safety

Timeline

Therapeutic Recreation Director

Apple Rehab-Rocky Hill
10.1997 - 01.2024

Night Crew Member

Stop & Shop /Edwards Food Warehouse
08.1996 - 12.1997

Some College (No Degree) - State of CT Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Connecticut State Community College Manchester

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