Therapeutic Recreation Aide at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, the largest Long Term Care home In New Jersey. Skilled in therapeutic intervention and client advocacy. Successfully enhanced patient engagement through tailored activity planning and progress monitoring. Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and fostering a supportive environment for clients with diverse needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Recreation Aide
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
03.2024 - 09.2024
Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
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.
Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Sales Associate
Sports Fever
05.2020 - 09.2020
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY
05-2024
Skills
Therapeutic intervention
Activity planning
Physical fitness
Client advocacy
Progress monitoring
Electronic charting
Attention to detail
Team building
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
Volunteering
Enjoy participating in exercise for overall physical and mental well-being
I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Nutrition
Media, Music, Film
Technology
Timeline
Therapeutic Recreation Aide
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
03.2024 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
Sports Fever
05.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
St. Thomas Aquinas College
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