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Jessica Passabile

Coram,NY

Summary

Accomplished Recreational Therapist specializing in developing personalized therapy programs that foster patient progress. Expert in special events and activity planning, coupled with exceptional adaptability and relationship-building skills, significantly enhancing patient well-being and achieving therapy goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Recreational Therapist

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
06.2021 - Current
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
  • Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
  • Facilitated group recreation therapy sessions to promote progress toward individualized patient goals.
  • Created and organized programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
  • Documented daily group notes, monthly progress notes, and rehabilitation assessments to each client on assigned unit.

Recreational Therapist

Huntington Hospital
12.2020 - Current
  • Organizes recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
  • Documents patient activity during therapy groups.
  • Conduct safety plans to assist the patient in acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for independent leisure and social activities, adjustment in community, decision-making ability, and appropriate use of free time.

Recreation Therapist

United Cerebral Palsy
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
  • Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
  • Created and implemented daily recreation group schedule for all residents based on individualized strengths and goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY
05.2020

Skills

  • Special events planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Timeline

Senior Recreational Therapist

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
06.2021 - Current

Recreational Therapist

Huntington Hospital
12.2020 - Current

Recreation Therapist

United Cerebral Palsy
06.2020 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

St. Joseph's College
  • CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Jessica Passabile