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Renae Krushinsky

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Natural leader with exceptional skills in patient relations, manages competing priorities with organized and resourceful approaches. A strong advocate, organized and dependable health care provider.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
1
1

Degree

Work History

Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

Alberta Health Services, AHS
09.2013 - Current
  • Currently working with patients dealing with Dementia and Cognitive delay. Also run Alternative Level of Care (ALC) program for hospital.
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Adapt and provide support to patients with a spinal cord injury and neurological disorder.
  • Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities, and personal interests
  • Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities
  • Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy
  • Supervised and directed volunteers to provide assistance in implementing, planning, and leading exercise, and music, activities.
  • Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

Mental Health Worker - Volunteer

Dreamcatchers Nature Assisted Therapy
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Supported mental health groups with the introduction of animals on the farm as a part of psychological assessment and continued treatment
  • Supported group therapy sessions for children ages 8 to 14 years old learning to adapt to new situations.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Organized fundraisers within the community to bring awareness to the organization.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

Recreation Therapist

Revera - Jasper Place Continuing Care
07.2004 - 08.2013
  • Conducted patient evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions
  • Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
  • Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
  • Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes
  • Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.

Program Coordinator- Behavioural Specialist

Child Services- Protegra Inc.
07.2000 - 06.2004
  • Communicated regularly with guardians of clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents, and other program material.
  • Participated in community events and met with local leaders to develop recreational activities for clients.
  • Administered budget and track expenses.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired staff .
  • Developed monthly schedules and assignments for staff.

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Edmonton Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP/IPP goals.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.

Education

Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation - Psychology

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
09.2022

Masters of Psychology -

City University
Edmonton, AB
10.2026

Skills

  • Advocate
  • Adaptability
  • Strong leader
  • Flexible
  • Time Management
  • Team player
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Evidence-based interventions

Accomplishments


  • Training of staff and developed protocol for Tovertafel console- an interactive older adult gaming system designed for dementia care.
  • Student supervisor for Rec T. placements.
  • EPIC- Connect Care Super User
  • Leadership within our department
  • Planned and Organized fundraising events for Children in Care.
  • Advocated and Achieved transportation vehicle for clients with mental health.
  • Developed and organized patient focused Art Gala with "The friends of Glenrose foundation".


Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse - Norquest College
  • Health Care Provider -PCA/HCA -Norquest College
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Certified National Lifeguard
  • American Sign Language- Level 3
  • Non-violent Crisis intervention
  • Suicide intervention
  • Supervisor - level 1&2

Timeline

Mental Health Worker - Volunteer

Dreamcatchers Nature Assisted Therapy
12.2020 - 12.2022

Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

Alberta Health Services, AHS
09.2013 - Current

Recreation Therapist

Revera - Jasper Place Continuing Care
07.2004 - 08.2013

Program Coordinator- Behavioural Specialist

Child Services- Protegra Inc.
07.2000 - 06.2004

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Edmonton Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation - Psychology

University of Calgary

Masters of Psychology -

City University

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