SARAH GESSLER
La Crosse,WI
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Treatment Technician
Reaching Your Potential LLC
09.2020 - Current
- Plan beneficial outdoor and indoor activities for children with Autism
- Personally work with multiple client’s families to inform them on what was accomplished in the day and progress made
- Adapt therapy to suit child’s needs and environment
Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Wisconsin Independent Learning College
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Designed measurable goals that met the needs of students
- Planned and implemented recreational therapy groups and individual sessions for specific population-Autism
- Examples include: Fitness, crafts, cooking, community outings, games, yoga, word puzzles, cardio drumming, Zumba, book club
- Conducted initial assessment and completed a discharge plan
- Documented student’s progress daily
- Built meaningful relationships with students and parents
Respite and In-Home Caregiver
Kindhearted Homecare
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked with a team and as an individual to provide care for people with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and older adults
- Wrote daily reports on clients
- Provided personal care assistance and encouraged independence
- Implemented purposeful recreational activities with clients
Camp Counselor
Wisconsin Dells, Easter Seals Wisconsin Camp
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Worked one-on-one with campers leading them in recreational activities
- Interpreted medical documents and care notes while learning about campers prior to arrival
- Redirected and adapted quickly in high stress situations
- Assisted in transferring campers and provided personal care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI08.2021
Skills
- Ability to build a strong rapport and communicate effectively with clients, co workers, and professionals
- Experience writing care plans, specific program designs, and comprehensive program designs
- Ability to modify care plans to fit the needs of an individual client
- Knowledge in evidence based therapeutic recreation techniques
Certification
- CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Non-Profit Experience
-Volunteer with Special Olympics-Track and Field as head coach
-Volunteered in a retirement home in the recreation department
-Volunteered in a high school special education art classroom as an aide
Timeline
Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Wisconsin Independent Learning College
05.2021 - 09.2021
Behavioral Treatment Technician
Reaching Your Potential LLC
09.2020 - Current
Camp Counselor
Wisconsin Dells, Easter Seals Wisconsin Camp
10.2017 - 05.2019
Respite and In-Home Caregiver
Kindhearted Homecare
09.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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