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Danielle Kappel

Oak Lawn,Illinois

Summary

Compassionate Recreation Therapist with 4 years of experience designing recreational activities and programs for patients with a variety of mental health conditions. In-depth knowledge of overall therapeutic recreational services, programs and activities. Expertise in conducting individual and group therapy sessions and maintaining events calendars. Dedicated to boosting progress, goal attainment, and improving overall quality of life among individuals in need.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Recreation Therapist

MacNeal Hospital
Berwyn, IL
06.2018 - Current
  • Schedule, plan, implement, and evaluate services in accordance with a comprehensive assessment to meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, as well as individualized needs and interests of patients.
  • Faciliate group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient programs using a variety of different treatment interventions such as therapeutic art, music, leisure education, positive coping skills, social skills development, and animal-assisted therapy.
  • Maintain documentation such as assessments, treatment, and daily and weekly progress notes. Evaluate efficacy and effectiveness of treatment interventions in relation to client progress.
  • Collaborate and provide insight to inpatient and outpatient teams with regards to patient's progress in programming.
  • Mentor Recreation Therapy students
  • Input data and analyze monthly group therapy statistics

Recreation Program Leader

Southwest Special Recreation Association
Alsip, IL
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Supervised and facilitated a variety of recreational activities and programs for children and adults with special needs.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
  • Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
  • Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips: vehicle aide and driver experience.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Teambuilding
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management
  • MS Office
  • Data Entry/Statistics
  • First Aid/CPR
  • CPI Certification
  • CTRS Certification

Timeline

Lead Recreation Therapist

MacNeal Hospital
06.2018 - Current

Recreation Program Leader

Southwest Special Recreation Association
06.2015 - 10.2017

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Eastern Illinois University

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