Daniela Garcia
Sycamore,IL
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
California Rehabilitation Department of Corrections - LAC
Lancaster, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Leads, instructs, and encourages patients in a program of individual and group activities of a physical, social, and cultural nature such as indoor and outdoor games and sports, dance, parties, dramatics, and special interest clubs
- Supervises entertainments and movies and assists in planning programs for special occasions; with the therapeutic team, plans treatment goals for specific patients; assists in coordinating recreation therapy with other therapeutic programs; as assigned
- Coordinates the activities program of a group of patients including simple crafts, games, social and musical activities, and instructs unit personnel in basic activity skills
- Observes patients' reactions and progress and records clinical notes to be included in medical files and prepares reports
- Orders supplies and equipment and cares for equipment and facilities
- Maintains order and supervises the conduct of persons committed to the California Department of Corrections
- Prevents escapes and injury by these persons to themselves, others or to property
- Maintains security of working areas and work materials; inspects premises and searches inmates for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs.
Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
Elgin Mental Health Center
Elgin, IL
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Performs professional activity therapy duties involving the therapeutic use of activities individually or in group setting for Elgin Center Mental Health (EMHC) Mental Health (MH) patients
- Develops plans and procedures to assist in the treatment and habilitation of consumers to guide them towards recovery
- Functions as member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDT)
- Communicates and collaborates with physicians and other health team members
- Provides and coordinates patient care with other health team members
- Monitors patients' responses to interventions and reports outcomes
- Relates the philosophy, scope and needs of the Activity Therapy Department to the Director of Rehabilitation
- Conducts recreational therapy and/or expressive arts programs such as music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and/or drama therapy that meets the needs of the consumer's services
- Participates in departmental activities and meetings to promote and enhanced positive staff interaction, cooperation, and communication within the discipline
- Assists in budgeting activity therapy funds and orders supplies, requests, procures, and maintains supplies to implement Activity Therapy programming
- Maintains cleanliness of rooms and adequate stock of supplies
- Transports patients as needed
- Exhibits critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills
- Provides professional direction and counseling to students assigned for internship training and clinical practicum
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are normally within the scope of those duties enumerated above.
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
Batavia, IL
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Greet patients and answer incoming phone calls to schedule treatment sessions
- Transport and prepare patients for therapeutic treatment sessions
- Prepare supplies and equipment for treatment
- Clean equipment and treatment rooms before and after therapeutic treatment sessions to ensure the health and safety of each patient
- Maintaining inventory supplies, keeping stock areas clean and organized
- Performing general clerical work, such as copying, filing, and maintaining patient records - keeping patient files updated and accurate
- Monitor and treat patients under supervision of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Athletic Trainers
- Also assisting in therapeutic treatments as directed.
Senior Resident Assistant (SRA)
Aurora University Residence Life
Aurora, IL
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Mentor and advise Resident Assistants (RA)/residents in their new lifestyle as college students
- Assisting Resident Assistants (RA)/residents through programing to develop life skills
- Ensure the health and safety of each resident as they are part of the campus community
- Facilitating meetings and cooperation among Resident Hall Directors (RHD), Resident Assistants (RA) and school organizations.
Teachers Assistant
21st Century MyTime - McCleery Elementary School
Aurora, IL
09.2013 - 05.2020
- Assist and guide children in managing their academic responsibilities
- Facilitate learning activities focused on developing their social and emotional skills
- Supervised each child in the classroom and field activities to ensure their safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation -
Aurora University
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification
- Certification of Trauma Informed Care, University of Indiana
- Certification of Trauma Informed Care – Justice Involved, University of Indiana
- Responding to Emergencies First Aid, American Red Cross
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, American Red Cross
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training, American Red Cross
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training, American Red Cross
- Asthma Inhaler Training, American Red Cross
- DCFS/Mandated Reporter Training, DCFS
- Campus Security Authority (CSA) & Title IX Training, Aurora University Human Resources
Timeline
Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
California Rehabilitation Department of Corrections - LAC
11.2023 - Current
Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
Elgin Mental Health Center
08.2022 - 09.2023
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
04.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Resident Assistant (SRA)
Aurora University Residence Life
05.2019 - 05.2021
Teachers Assistant
21st Century MyTime - McCleery Elementary School
09.2013 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation -
Aurora University
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