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Hector Arrebota

Kansas City

Summary

Dynamic recreation therapist with a proven track record at St. Joseph Medical Center, skilled in activity planning and adaptive programming. Successfully enhanced patient engagement through innovative therapy sessions and community outings, fostering teamwork and empathy development. Committed to improving client well-being and achieving positive treatment outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Therapy ( Volunteer)

Pets for Life
01.2023 - Current
  • Skye Blue ( Golden doodle)
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.

Recreation Therapist /Activity Leader II

St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2025
  • 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.
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
  • Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.

Expressive Therapist 

Saint Luke's Hospital Crittenton Children's Center
08.2018 - 02.2022
  • Designed and implemented effective interventions, addressing specific client needs and goals.
  • Strengthened interpersonal skills among group participants through collaborative art projects and role-playing exercises.
  • Provided crisis intervention when needed, ensuring client safety and appropriate follow-up care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to keep current with best practices in the field of expressive therapy.
  • Adapted therapeutic approaches based on client preferences, optimizing engagement and participation.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care.

Recreation Therapist

KidsTLC
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • 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.
  • Organized special events to promote community integration and socialization opportunities for patients.
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
05-2017

Skills

  • Physical fitness
  • Activity planning
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Adaptive programming
  • Empathy development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Photographer

Timeline

Pet Therapy ( Volunteer)

Pets for Life
01.2023 - Current

Recreation Therapist /Activity Leader II

St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2025

Expressive Therapist 

Saint Luke's Hospital Crittenton Children's Center
08.2018 - 02.2022

Recreation Therapist

KidsTLC
01.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Pittsburg State University

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