LaKendra Ferguson
Farmerville,LA
Summary
Experienced Recreation Therapist with 5+ years of experience providing therapeutic recreation services to clients of all ages. Skilled in patient assessments, developing and implementing recreational activities, and providing meaningful leisure experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Therapist
Freedom Behavioral Health
Bastrop, LA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed, implemented and evaluated individualized recreational therapy treatment plans.
- Instructed patients in the use of leisure activities as a means of improving their overall health and wellbeing.
- Implemented therapeutic recreation techniques including goal setting, relaxation techniques, sensory integration exercises and more.
Recreational Therapist
Cypress Grove Behavioral Health
Bastrop, LA
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Lead activity groups, such as art therapy groups, recreation therapy, arts and crafts, and music therapy.
- Implemented therapeutic recreation techniques including goal setting, relaxation techniques, sensory integration exercises and more.
- Conducted assessments of client needs in order to develop individualized treatment plans.
Mental Health Specialist
Cognitive Development Center
Farmerville, LA
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Providing community psychiatric support and treatment.
- Reporting all incidents of treatment to LMHP, including but not limited to members' treatment, non-compliance, safety, conflict of interest, boundary issues, abuse, and neglect.
- Ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
QA Lead
Foster Farms
Farmerville, LA
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Responsible for material flow.
- Inspecting the production area.
- Cross-training in various departments.
- Maintaining documentation for the Quality System (HACCP, GM).
- Analyzing data.
- Ensuring the safety of products before shipping.
Lead Generation Specialist
Wingspan Portfolio Advisors, LLC
Monroe, LA
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Performing escrow analysis on various mortgage accounts.
- Researching mortgage accounts to ensure compliance standards are met.
- Performing loan activity analysis on current and default accounts.
Customer Service Specialist
Chase Home Finance LLC
Monroe, LA
02.2010 - 11.2013
- Receiving incoming calls from customers.
- Processing account adjustments for customers.
- Researching escalated issues.
- Analyzing and resolving customer inquiries.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation And Leisure Studies
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2008
Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Patient Assessment
- Activity Planning
- Documentation
- Organizational Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Team Building
- Problem Solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recreational Therapist
Freedom Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current
Recreational Therapist
Cypress Grove Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 08.2024
Mental Health Specialist
Cognitive Development Center
08.2016 - 10.2018
QA Lead
Foster Farms
03.2015 - 03.2016
Lead Generation Specialist
Wingspan Portfolio Advisors, LLC
01.2014 - 03.2015
Customer Service Specialist
Chase Home Finance LLC
02.2010 - 11.2013
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation And Leisure Studies
Southern University And A&M College
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