Elizabeth Harris
Visalia,CA
Summary
Poised Recreation Therapy professional talented in leading wide variety of therapeutic leisure activities to support growth and healthy living in persons with limited abilities and particular needs. Productive in formulating program activities focused on supporting participants' mental and physical health. Adaptable in adjusting programming to suit personal interests, capabilities and health needs to propel healthy living, independence and goal-achievement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Therapist
Kaweah Delta Mental Health Hospital
04.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
- Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
- Used electronic health record, Cerner, to manage care plans and document data for long- and short-term residents.
- Liaised with nurses, doctors and social workers to assess residents' needs, progress and well-being.
Recreation Therapist
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
06.1999 - 03.2009
- 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.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
- Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
- Liaised with 6 healthcare professionals to assess residents' needs, progress and well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management Policy Therapeutic Recreatio
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.1999
Skills
- Physical Fitness
- Activity Planning
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Adaptive Programming
- Empathy Development
- Leisure Education
- Activity Organization
- Documentation skills
- Schedule Management
- Chart updating
- Progress Monitoring
- Patient Evaluation
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Treatment Planning
- Patient evaluation skills
Certification
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Timeline
Recreation Therapist
Kaweah Delta Mental Health Hospital
04.2009 - Current
Recreation Therapist
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
06.1999 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management Policy Therapeutic Recreatio
University of New Hampshire
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
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