Recreational Therapist Resume Examples

Compassionate Recreational Therapist has strong experience working with developmentally disabled adults and creating individualized recreational plans to assist them with community integration. Understands safety principles and designs programs to allow recreation in safe and fun ways. Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy and four years of experience working as a Recreational Therapist while supervising recreation aides teams.

• Excellent written documentation and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong knowledge of principles of recreational therapy
• Broad experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
• In-depth knowledge of individualized planning
• Keeps safety in mind at all times
• First Aid and CPR certified
• Strong understanding of confidentiality rules
• Passionate about helping other people through recreation program planning
• Good supervisory skills with recreation aides

• Designed recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Participated in the treatment planning team.
• Supervised recreational aide staff in providing one-on-one community recreational activities to clients.
• Assisted clients with accessing fun community activities to help them integrate into their community.

• Completed individualized recreation plans for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Supervised recreation aides in doing community integration activities.
• Took into account disabilities when planning activities.
• Planned dances trips to football games and Special Olympics activities.