Hasna Anjoom Kavarodi
Sedgewick,AB
Summary
Recreation Therapy Assistant with extensive experience at Alberta Health Services, specializing in program management and therapeutic facilitation. Expertise in designing tailored activities that enhance patient engagement and improve overall quality of life. Strong background in community resource utilization and volunteer management to deliver impactful recreational programs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
Galahad, AB
02.2025 - Current
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan new strategies for improving outcomes.
- Conducted group sessions related to leisure education and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Motivated patients to participate in therapeutic activities with positive reinforcement.
- Organized special events such as field trips or holiday parties for patients.
- Facilitated one-on-one interactions between patients while engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Observed patient's participation in activities and documented progress of each individual.
- Provided assistance to recreational activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, music therapy.
- Coordinated volunteer program for community members interested in participating in recreational therapy programs.
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Medicine Hat Care Community
Medicine Hat, AB
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed monthly calendar and tailored programs based on resident feedback.
- Facilitated engaging programs to promote resident participation and motivation.
- Adjusted programs to align with residents' needs and interests.
- Supported residents in achieving recreational goals under guidance of recreation therapist.
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Fiddicks Nursing Home - Petrolia, ON
Petrolia, ON
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned therapeutic and recreational activities based on patients' abilities and interests.
- Facilitated engaging therapeutic activities for residents of 100-person assisted living facility.
- Obtained comprehensive information from medical records and families to assess patient needs.
- Implemented counseling techniques to enhance patients' social, cognitive, and physical recovery.
- Organized exercise programs to promote participants' physical and emotional well-being.
- Documented patient treatment plans and evaluations to maintain accurate records.
- Encouraged patients to pursue leisure activities for improved quality of life.
- Collaborated with treatment team members to evaluate and refine therapy programs.
Counselor's Assistant
Solace Charitable Trust
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Relayed relevant patient care details to supervisory staff.
- Prepared materials for individual and group therapy sessions, anticipating unique patient needs accordingly.
- Supported supplemental programming in office to enhance patient recovery and developed individual program plans.
- Maintained comprehensive client files according to program standards and physician requests.
- Attended trainings, staff meetings and professional development seminars, enhancing performance and supporting departmental goals.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
Clinical Psychologist Intern
Kaniv Pain and Palliative
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
- Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records.
- Assisted with research into psychological areas such Counseling and Clinical Psychology.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
Psychologist Assistant
VRC Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre - Malappuram, India
Tirur, Kerala
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted interviews, observations, and surveys to gather information for psychological diagnoses.
- Established rapport with patients through therapeutic communication techniques.
- Provided diagnoses and consultations during meetings with patients.
- Developed tailored treatment plans by assessing individual mental health goals and conditions.
- Counseled clients on strategies for mental health improvement and personal achievement.
Education
Diploma - Recreation Therapy (2 Years)
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON03-2023
Master of Arts - Psychology
IGNOU University (IQAS Credential)
India06-2022
Bachelor Of Science - Counseling Psychology
Calicut University
India04-2017
Skills
- Communication skills
- Long-term commitment
- Documentation expertise
- Activity planning
- Electronic charting
- Program management
- Team collaboration
- Leadership abilities
- Recreational program development
- Therapeutic facilitation
- Volunteer management
- Event planning
- Disability awareness
- Community resource knowledge
- Multitasking ability
- Mental health support
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
References
Upon Request
Affiliations
- Arts and Crafts
- Swimming
- Listening Music and Dance
- Exploring new places
- Swimming
- Reading
- Watching Movies
Timeline
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
02.2025 - Current
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Medicine Hat Care Community
10.2023 - 06.2024
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Fiddicks Nursing Home - Petrolia, ON
03.2023 - 08.2023
Counselor's Assistant
Solace Charitable Trust
11.2019 - 04.2021
Psychologist Assistant
VRC Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre - Malappuram, India
06.2018 - 12.2018
Clinical Psychologist Intern
Kaniv Pain and Palliative
05.2017 - 10.2019
Diploma - Recreation Therapy (2 Years)
Lambton College
Master of Arts - Psychology
IGNOU University (IQAS Credential)
Bachelor Of Science - Counseling Psychology
Calicut University
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