Devin McConaghie
Port Colborne
Summary
Dedicated Recreation Therapist with 7 years of experience in organizing and implementing recreational activities to support and improve wellness among participants. Resourceful in devising diverse programs with exercise and social activities geared to individuals' abilities and specific needs. Committed to boosting progress and goal attainment by closely observing participants' responses, progress and outcomes to adjust activities for changing demands.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Recreationist
Niagara Region
03.2022 - Current
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
- Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
- Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
Therapeutic Recreationist
Oakwood Park Lodge
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Assess resident needs
- Plan and implement programs of therapeutic recreational benefit
- Point Click Care and Activity Pro Documenting
- Participated in Behaviour/Risk Meetings
- Covid-19 Health and Safety Protocols
- Working knowledge of Public Health Ontario guidelines on infection control and prevention
Therapeutic Recreationist
Extendicare Halton Hills
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Assess residents wants/needs, Plan and implement recreational therapy programs based off individuals needs, Point Click Care Documenting, Activity Pro Documenting, Attended care plan meetings
Therapeutic Recreationist
Extendicare Brampton
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisting with programs, Assessing residents needs, Assisted with Community outings, Activity Pro Documenting
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Therapy
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON10.2023
Diploma - Recreation Therapy
Niagara College
Welland, ON06.2018
OSSD -
Christ the King Secondary School
01.2016
Skills
- Assess resident needs/risk factors collaboratively with team members
- Plan and implement programs of therapeutic recreation benefit
- Point Click Care & Welbi Documenting
- Infection prevention and control standards
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Projects
Father's Day Car Show, Planned and implemented a socially distanced 2020 Father's Day Car show to celebrate our residents.
Certification
GPA
First Aid & CPR
Dementiability
Timeline
Therapeutic Recreationist
Niagara Region
03.2022 - Current
Therapeutic Recreationist
Oakwood Park Lodge
12.2019 - 03.2022
Therapeutic Recreationist
Extendicare Halton Hills
02.2018 - 01.2020
Therapeutic Recreationist
Extendicare Brampton
05.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Therapy
Brock University
Diploma - Recreation Therapy
Niagara College
OSSD -
Christ the King Secondary School
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