Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States
- Provide care to patients recovering from a mental health crisis - Assist patients to maintain ADLs & engage in milieu for stabilization - Worked under direct supervision of RN to monitor patients while maintaining a safe environment - Assists RN with tasks/duties related to admission, progress towards discharge, and transfer for additional treatment
- Continued care to clients discharged from behavioral health facilities - Monitored progress towards independence & community reintegration - Developed & oversaw completion of treatment plans specific to clients’ needs - Conducted groups ranging from recreational activities to psychoeducation - Collaborated with Psychiatrist & APN to reinforce mental wellness - Provided monthly community trips and observed for application of appropriate social, money management, and nutrition skills
- Conducted recreation activities based on clients individualized needs - Encouraged participation, engagement, and socialization during admission - Worked with a range of clientele including long-term, sub-acute and Alzheimer’s/Dementia unit - Visited bed-bound patients, engaging in 1:1 personalized recreational services - Encouraged involvement in community activities provided on the activity calendar - Documented response to activities & current social/emotional well-being
As an intern at Princeton House I shadowed other Recreation Therapists for further experience in my profession. Their I was able to not only observe but interact and conduct daily activities with clients.
Duties were to assist Recreation Therapist in conducting various activities and programs throughout the day. This included setting up various equipment, transporting patients to and from activity, and participating with clients to improve completion of goals and objectives.