Ellen Kyei
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Recreation Therapist with over 10 years of experience designing, organizing and implementing proactive programs to provide individuals with physical , mental and emotional disabilities with the opportunity to maximize their quality of life. Possessing excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills, adept at developing detailed individualized treatment plans. Proven ability to work with interdisciplinary teams, provide supervision and direction for resident activities and to offer education and support to families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Therapist
Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre
01.2013 - Current
- Lead and facilitate therapeutic activities to encourage individuals to improve physical, emotional and social functioning
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes
- Observe and monitor resident progress and document results
- Conduct assessment of each resident social and leisure abilities
- Introduce new or modified activities, programs, services as applicable
- Conducting residents' satisfaction survey targets
- Actively listens to residents requests confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- plan and execute special events and follows safety procedure
- Preparing recreation budget and getting approved by management
- Assist in linking residents and families with resources and services both written within the home and community
- Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Recreation Therapist Assistant
St Thomas Health Centre
02.2013 - 03.2020
- Handled overall recreation functions of the Centre
- Planned and participated in outings
- Reassured residents and provided them emotional and psychological support during treatment
- offered one on one visitation with residents to promote socialization and activity of choice as tolerated
- Ensured the intervention plan to support a multi –disciplinary team members.
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
- Updated care plans making sure the residents are receiving appropriate attention
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Village of sandalwood Park
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Facilitated programs designed to promote the use of physical, social, cognitive or any creative art skills among residents
- Accompanied residents during outings in the community, offering assistance or guidance as needed
- Conducted individual in room visits with residents
- Assisted with the development of weekly, monthly, and annual plans and activities
- Participated in performance of improvement activities to improve resident safety and quality of care.
Education
Activation Coordinator /Gerontology -
George Brown College
04.2012
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of the therapeutic recreation principles, techniques, and methods
- Excellent supervisory skills to oversee entire activities and recreation department of the facility
- Knowledge of volunteer management and community resources
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Highly experienced in planning and organizing recreation programs
- strong written documentation and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and team, as well as to build partnerships with external stakeholders
- Broad experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Passionate about helping other people through recreation program planning
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of microsoft applications
- CPR/First Certified
Certification
- Professional member (ATRA)
- Member of CTRS
- Restorative Care Certified
- PIECES Certified
References
Available Upon request
Timeline
Recreation Therapist Assistant
St Thomas Health Centre
02.2013 - 03.2020
Recreation Therapist
Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre
01.2013 - Current
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Village of sandalwood Park
02.2011 - 10.2012
Activation Coordinator /Gerontology -
George Brown College
- Professional member (ATRA)
- Member of CTRS
- Restorative Care Certified
- PIECES Certified
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