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Preston Morris

TUCSON,AZ

Summary

Patient-focused Recreational Therapist with 2 1/2 years of experience in developing therapeutic interventions and programs using recreational activities to drive participant health. Expert in creating wide variety of social and physical activities based on needs and capabilities of individuals. Diligent in monitoring and recording progress to evaluate success and adjust program to facilitate goal achievement. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreational Therapist II

Arizona State Veterans Home of Tucson
Tucson, AZ
04.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patients' physical, mental, emotional and social abilities to identify strengths and determine diagnoses.
  • Conferred with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
  • Counseled and encouraged patients to develop leisure activities.
  • Coordinated care with patients' family members and caregivers while communicating short and long-range goals.
  • Created documentation of patient treatment plans, change in treatment, progress and outcome evaluations to facilitate recordkeeping objectives.
  • Obtained information from medical records, medical staff, family members and patients to assess capabilities, needs and interests.
  • Coordinated social events designed specifically for individuals living with chronic illnesses or disabilities .
  • Provided support to clients facing physical or emotional challenges related to illness or disability through recreational activities tailored to meet their needs .
  • Organized group activities such as sports, games, music, art, drama and dance for individuals or groups of people with disabilities.

Activities Assistant

Copper Canyon
Tucson, AZ
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Organized and implemented activities to meet the individual needs of each resident.
  • Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance with activities for those who needed it.
  • Maintained records of all activity participation.
  • Monitored safety and cleanliness during activities.
  • Attended training sessions related to therapeutic recreation services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Gerontology/Health & Wellness

University of Arizona of Global Campus
Tucson, AZ
11.2021

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Skill Building
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Therapy Planning
  • Documentation Skills
  • Activity Planning
  • Activity Organization
  • Program Coordination
  • Recreational sports
  • Recreational activities

Affiliations

  • Active in the Gym
  • Walk Daily (10000 steps)
  • Volunteer
  • Wood Making
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • 2hour Video Gaming
  • Family

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Recreational Therapist II

Arizona State Veterans Home of Tucson
04.2022 - Current

Activities Assistant

Copper Canyon
03.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Gerontology/Health & Wellness

University of Arizona of Global Campus

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