Michael Reif
Community Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist
Easton,PA
Summary
CCRT with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for individuals. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for clients. Experience in classroom and residential settings providing guidance and encouragement to individuals through physical and emotional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist
Success Rehabilitation
Quakertown, PA
05.2023 - Current
- Evaluated clients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Developed goals to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve greater independence.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during sessions, modifying treatment when needed.
- Encouraged clients with TBI's and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Special Education Paraprofessional
GHR
Easton, PA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Lead Residential Support Staff
Resources For Human Development, RHD
Bethlehem, PA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to supervisor.
- Collected patient vital signs, input and output and other delegated measurements.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Equine Therapy Intern
Equi-librium Inc.
Nazareth, PA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed trainings to become certified side helper and leader during equine therapy sessions.
- Provided physical and emotional support that enhanced program participant’s occupational and physical therapy programs.
- Guided participants in exercises to develop their sensory-motor and perceptual motor skills.
- Groomed and tacked horses before leading in therapy sessions.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Residential Support Staff
Resources For Human Development, RHD
Bethlehem, PA
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Record participants' daily progress, noted trends, and addressed negative strategies to help redirect actions and improve progress.
- Help residents with activities of daily living, grooming, and feeding.
- Plan and implemented appropriate activities to encourage residents to be social and active.
- Dispense medications and documented passes to update individual records.
- Assist individuals with completing daily appointments by helping with mobility and transportation needs.
- Create opportunities for residents to build and exercise coping skills for common triggers and situations.
- Provide basic care to multiple consumers per shift, assisting with medication, chores and preparing meals.
- Monitor resident safety and security at residence and on outings in community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University
Center Valley, PA 08.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA 08.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
Companionship and emotional support
Organizations
Psi Chi International Honor Society Member January 2022 - Present
National Society of Leadership and Success Member October 2018 – May 2022
Certification
CPR & First Aid- Nation's Best CPR
Timeline
Community Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist
Success Rehabilitation
05.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
GHR
01.2023 - 05.2023
Lead Residential Support Staff
Resources For Human Development, RHD
09.2022 - 11.2022
CPR & First Aid- Nation's Best CPR
05-2022
Equine Therapy Intern
Equi-librium Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Residential Support Staff
Resources For Human Development, RHD
04.2020 - 09.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Northampton Community College
08.2017 - 12.2019