Taylor Foster
Gulfport
Summary
Efficient and reliable Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with thirteen years of experience in working in the mental health setting and four years of experience in working with a Veteran with TBI.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreational Therapist
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Biloxi, MS
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social skills and emotional expression.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Assessed patients' progress and adjusted programs based on individual needs.
Recreational Therapist
Northlake Behavioral Health
Mandeville, LA
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems.
- Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
- Counsel and encourage patients to develop positive leisure activities.
Community Support Specialist
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted the wounded warrior in finding and participating in community outings.
- Helped him with ADL's, including organizing his calendar on his phone.
- Provided Respite for his Grandparents.
Recreational Therapist
Merit Health River Region
Vicksburg, MS
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Assessed Patients and Attended their Treatment Team meetings.
- Planned, Organized, and Led activities to assist with Patients outcomes, including scheduling days to provide leisure education.
- Documented Patients progress and interactions during group activities.
Life Skills Coach
Neuro Community Care
Raleigh, NC
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Planned and Assisted veteran in attending and participating in community outings.
- Assisted veteran with working on his ADL's and becoming independent.
- Provided respite care for his grandparents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS01-2013
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Mindfulness techniques
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office Skills (ex Word, Excel)
- Time Management
- Leadership skills
- Mental health support
- Organization skills
- Leisure education
- Community integration
- Adaptive programming
- Age-appropriate activities
- Assistive technology
Certification
CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Timeline
Recreational Therapist
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Recreational Therapist
Northlake Behavioral Health
02.2019 - 01.2023
Community Support Specialist
The University of Southern Mississippi
03.2016 - 12.2018
Recreational Therapist
Merit Health River Region
10.2014 - 02.2016
Life Skills Coach
Neuro Community Care
03.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
The University of Southern Mississippi