Keaton Ball
Anaconda,MT
Summary
Adaptable Recreation Therapist with a strong background in training delivery, mentoring, and employee relations. Experienced in leading therapeutic activities, documenting outcomes, and working with care teams to support diverse client needs and treatment goals. Capable of training and effectively communicating with individuals of various backgrounds, both new employees and current peers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Therapist
Montana State Hospital
Warm Springs, MT
10.2017 - Current
- Developed individualized therapeutic recreation plans for diverse patient groups.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated individualized recreational therapy treatment plans.
- Led group activities that supported physical, cognitive, and social participation.
- Adapted interventions for differences in mobility, behavior, and skill level.
- Collaborated with nurses, therapists, and care teams on treatment goals
- Instructed patients in the use of leisure activities as a means of improving their overall health and well-being.
- Provided leisure education and skill-building support for independent participation
- Encouraged community activity participation to enhance independence and boost self-esteem.
- Monitored participant safety during indoor and outdoor recreation programs
- Ensured safety guidelines during outdoor activities such as fishing and Folfing Excursions
- Implemented therapeutic recreation techniques including goal setting, relaxation techniques, sensory integration exercises and more.
- Organized sports, games, music, art, drama, and dance activities for individuals and groups with disabilities.
- Assessed client needs and recreation interests within community health setting.
Store Clerk
Thriftway STores
Butte, MT
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Greeted customers and answered questions about thrift store merchandise
- Processed sales transactions at register, ensuring accurate handling of cash payments.
- Trained new employees on store procedures and policies, enhancing their integration into team.
- Performed opening and closing duties, including counting money in registers and reconciling discrepancies between reports and actual totals.
- Stored items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2030
High School Diploma -
Butte High School
Butte, MT06-2016
Skills
- Therapeutic intervention
- Activity facilitation
- Communication techniques
- Participant assessment
- Recreation planning
- Patient advocacy
- Program scheduling
- Performance assessment
- Team collaboration
- Employee engagement
- Performance enhancement
- Training coordination
- Effective communication
- Communication techniques
- Performance enhancement
- Effective communication
Certification
- CPI Certified Instructor
Affiliations
- Participated in several CPI training courses. Instructed one full 2-day CPI course without assistance.
Timeline
Recreation Therapist
Montana State Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Store Clerk
Thriftway STores
08.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Butte High School