Katherine Huffman
Saint Clair Shores
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Recreational Therapy and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Therapist
McLaren Senior Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed the structure of AT department and activities to create emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual outlets for patients.
- 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 improved wellbeing.
- Analyzed patient history, current situations, and relevant criteria to aid in effective intake process.
- Assessed patient needs, developed individualized care plans, and introduced modifications for optimal participation.
- Monitored patient progress and promoted adherence to post-discharge plans.
Recreation Therapist
Behavioral Center of Michigan
07.2021 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through regular documentation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions.
- Developed individualized goals and objectives for patients, promoting progress in physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Contributed to discharge planning and provided relevant resources.
Skilled Nursing Activities Director
The Rivers Grosse Pointe
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Complete MDS, Leisure History Assessment, observations, and care plans for all residents in a timely manner
- Create monthly calendar, schedule entertainment/religious programs, create newsletter, and remain within budget
- Facilitate activities, 1:1 visits, take attendance, and complete charting
- Conduct interviews, create employee schedules, provide 1:1 training, and write disciplines as deemed necessary
- Report any changes or concerns in daily morning meeting, create and report findings for Q&A meetings, and report to care conferences
Recreational Therapist & Activities Director
Maple Manor Rehab of Novi
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Complete MDS assessments on all residents of the building
- Assess select patients on the need for Recreation Therapy through non-standardized assessment and complete treatment plan if necessary
- Create monthly calendar, remain within/record budget, create newsletter, and conduct all activities while taking attendance
- Create schedule, provide 1:1 recreational therapy, drive patients for community reintegration, and complete daily notes
- Report any changes or concerns in daily morning meeting and weekly therapy meeting
Receptionist
Shorepointe Health and Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Professionally answer the phone, direct phone calls, page employees over-head or with walkie-talkie
- Direct family members and ambulance to according rooms
- Clean, stock supplies, and provide coffee and cookies near the front desk
- Receive payments, organize payments to put in according location, and enter TV and phone hook-ups in computer system
Activities Assistant
Shorepointe Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Implemented activities and aided parties
- Assisted residents to and from activities
- Completed attendance and daily notes
- Cleaned equipment and bird cage
Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Woodward Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Complete Therapeutic Recreation assessments/ Care Plans/ Referrals for newly admitted residents
- Co-Facilitate activities among geriatric population
- Co-Facilitate Programs on calendar among geriatric population and families
- Assist/ Shadow director in daily tasks
Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Stonecrest Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Complete Leisure assessments/treatment goals for newly admitted patients
- Lead activity therapy sessions among geriatric, adolescent, women, D.D., and crisis units
- Complete/file narrative progress notes on each patient per activity therapy session
- Attend treatment team meetings and write treatment plans
Client Advocate Assistant
Family Option Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Visit clients’ in Assisted Living or Nursing Home and take notes on their care, current conditions, and environment
- Assist clients’ ability to understand paperwork that required signature/finger print
- Organize and label clothing based on clients’ sizes/needs and deliver
- Summarize visitation with clients’ in Family Options Services computer system
Direct Care Worker
Listening Ear Crisis Center Inc.
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided or assisted in activities of daily living
- Implemented Personal Care Plans per consumer in IHH and group home
- Oversaw changes with each consumer, dispensing, and charting medications upon doctors orders
- Charted and wrote progress notes with each face-to-face visit with consumer
Receptionist
Family Option Services
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Professionally answered the phone, left messages to direct calls to the correct office, resolved client concerns
- Faxed guardianship papers to specific agencies
- Opened and organized all incoming mail
- Filed and organized client information to client files
Assistant for the Director of Activities
Crestwood Village Assisted Living
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Planned and implemented activities within budget
- Interviewed new residents to aid personal care plans for each individual
- Identified changes within residents
- Held resident council meeting to bring feedback to the administrator
Education
B.A.A. - Therapeutic Recreation
Central Michigan University
12.2018
Skills
- Individualized treatment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Clinical documentation
- Self motivation
- Medical terminology
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Geriatric care
- Developmental Disabilities & Intellectual Disabilities
- Treatment plan development
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Specialization in Behavioral Health
- CPR & First Aid
- Chauffeur License
Timeline
Recreation Therapist
McLaren Senior Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
Recreation Therapist
Behavioral Center of Michigan
07.2021 - 10.2021
Skilled Nursing Activities Director
The Rivers Grosse Pointe
09.2019 - 05.2021
Recreational Therapist & Activities Director
Maple Manor Rehab of Novi
05.2019 - 09.2019
Receptionist
Shorepointe Health and Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 05.2019
Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Woodward Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 12.2018
Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Stonecrest Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
Activities Assistant
Shorepointe Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 05.2019
Client Advocate Assistant
Family Option Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
Receptionist
Family Option Services
06.2017 - 08.2017
Direct Care Worker
Listening Ear Crisis Center Inc.
11.2016 - 09.2017
Assistant for the Director of Activities
Crestwood Village Assisted Living
01.2016 - 08.2016
B.A.A. - Therapeutic Recreation
Central Michigan University
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