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Director of Recreational TherapyEvaluate residents’ developmental needs, develop and implement personalized therapeutic interventions in a 179-bed long-term care facility. Utilize a variety of techniques, including arts and crafts, games, movement and music to improve clients’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Implement treatments to reduce stress, recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities, foster social relationships, and build confidence. Collaborate with clients’ medical professionals. Manage recordkeeping of patient records and document MDS.• Supervise staff of five aides, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations. Oversee hiring; conduct performance evaluations; discipline and terminate staff. • Fundraised extra cash for activity department through Activity Snack Shop, Bake Sales saving the facility approximately $100 per month.• Facilitated Christmas presents for all 179 Residents from local churches, businesses, etc. • Built active community outreach program through recruitment of Scouts and Christian Services.

Assistant Recreation DirectorImplemented a diverse range of recreational programs and therapeutic interventions for residents in a 240-bed long-term care facility. Performed client assessments, developed and administered interventions. Documented admission and progress notes. • Assisted in recruitment and training of recreation program volunteers.• Assumed responsibility of department in Director’s absence.