Michael Eugene Ray, Jr.
Avon,IN
Summary
To become an integral team member with Indiana Task Force 1.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer/Firefighter/EMT
Washington Township/Avon Fire Department
Avon , IN
11.2008 - Current
- As the Engineer, I am responsible for ensuring Engine 142 is always run ready at the start of each shift.
- Ensuring my crew arrives and returns safely back to the firehouse after each call.
- Responsible for establishing a water supply and supplying appropriate lines with water at the correct pressures.
- Assist with providing our crew with the appropriate equipment needed dependent on the nature of the call.
- Assist in fire suppression, EMS calls, mitigating HazMat situations, Vehicle accidents, rope rescue, ice, surface water, and swift water rescues.
- Function as an integral team member with our Fire Prevention Division, assisting in Fire Investigations.
Recreation Therapy Director
Witham Health Services
Lebanon, IN
01.2005 - 11.2008
- Developed and Implemented a Therapeutic Recreation program for Witham's Inpatient Transitions Geriatric Psych Unit.
- Carried out the day to day programming of recreational modalities to decrease aggressive behaviors and increase improvements in physical, mental, emotional, and social skills.
- Worked closely with the Medical Director and Nurses to ensure programming was appropriate.
- Communicated with patient families for updates, support, and progress.
- Documented in the patient's daily care plans.
Recreational Therapist
Wishard Health Services
Indianapolis, IN
04.1999 - 01.2005
- Developed, implemented and evaluated individualized recreational therapy treatment plans.
- Assessed clients' physical, emotional and cognitive abilities to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Instructed patients in the use of leisure activities as a means of improving their overall health and wellbeing.
- Organized group activities such as sports, games, music, art, drama and dance for individuals or groups of people with disabilities.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best possible care for patients.
- Planned trips and outings that promote socialization and personal growth opportunities for clients.
- Encouraged participation in community activities to foster independence and self-esteem.
- Educated family members on how to incorporate recreational therapies into home routines.
- Facilitated the development of interpersonal relationships between participants through organized group activities.
- Counseled patients on how they can use leisure time productively while managing stress levels effectively .
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss assessment findings, treatment goals and progress updates .
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Therapy
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05-1998
High School Diploma -
Greensburg Community High School
Greensburg, IN05-1993
Skills
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Hazard management
- Firefighting activities
- Apparatus maintenance
- Rescue equipment use
- Ladder operation
- Apparatus inspection
- Fire suppression work
- Fire suppression tactics
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire containment
- Ladder rescue
- Fire pump operation
- Conditions assessment
- Hose connections
- Hazardous materials handling
- Leadership and supervision
- High-pressure nozzle changes
Certification
- EMT
- Driver Operator Pumper
- Driver Operator Aerial
- Fire Investigator 1
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics
- Firefighter 1 and II
- Hazaradous Materials Technician
- Instructor I
- Rope Rescue Operations
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Surface Water Rescue Operations
- Surface Water Rescue Techinician
- Swiftwater Technician
- Vehicle and Machinery Operations
- Vehicle Rescue Technician
Timeline
Engineer/Firefighter/EMT
Washington Township/Avon Fire Department
11.2008 - Current
Recreation Therapy Director
Witham Health Services
01.2005 - 11.2008
Recreational Therapist
Wishard Health Services
04.1999 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Therapy
Indiana State University
High School Diploma -
Greensburg Community High School
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