Maxine Sanchez
Salinas,CA
Summary
Dynamic Recreation Therapist with a proven track record at Salinas Valley State Prison, enhancing patient well-being through effective leisure education and adaptive programming. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration, achieving significant improvements in treatment outcomes. Skilled in empathy development and organized, detail-oriented planning, I have successfully promoted health via recreational therapy at professional levels.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Therapist
Salinas Valley State Prison
06.2014 - 11.2024
- Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through regular documentation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to ensure the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- Promoted the value of leisure activity participation as an essential component of overall health during presentations at professional conferences.
Recreation Therapist
Alliance for Community Care
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through regular documentation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
Education
Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA09-2000
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Activity planning
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Adaptive programming
- Empathy development
- Disability awareness
- Leisure education
- Recreational therapy
- 60 wpm
- organized and detail oriented
Timeline
Recreation Therapist
Salinas Valley State Prison
06.2014 - 11.2024
Recreation Therapist
Alliance for Community Care
01.2002 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
San Jose State University
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