Claudia Weddle
Lebanon
Summary
Recreational Therapist with proven expertise in developing and executing therapeutic programs tailored to diverse populations. Skilled in crafting personalized treatment plans that enhance physical, mental, social, and emotional health. Demonstrated success in elevating client quality of life through innovative therapy methods and interventions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreational Therapist, CTRS
Masonic Villages at Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown
06.2024 - Current
- Planning and facilitating social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and cognitive programs.
- Creates a monthly programming calendar.
- Organizes recreation activities for individuals, small groups, and large groups.
- Assessing goals and interventions for each resident to better fulfill their quality of life.
- Develops personalized therapy plans for diverse residents' needs.
- Facilitates engaging recreational activities to promote social interaction.
- Organized community outings to enhance resident experiences and engagement.
- Adapts activities for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of therapy sessions and resident participation.
- Evaluates program effectiveness by analyzing feedback from participants, families, and staff members.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss assessment findings, treatment goals, and progress updates.
Student
Slippery Rock University Recreational Therapy Department
Slippery Rock
08.2020 - 05.2024
- TRAILS Program- Partnering with Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, worked with individuals with Autism for 10 weeks.
- Improved social skills and independent leisure of clients through equine assisted activities.
- Gained knowledge and understanding of working with individuals with Autism.
- Clinical Aspects of RT and RT for Older Adults
- Completed telehealth assessments with an individual client.
- Planned reminiscence activities for each week.
- RT Program Design- worked in small groups to facilitate interventions weekly.
- Paired with one client to complete assessments and documentation.
Recreational Therapy Intern
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Lebanon
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Working with Veterans to improve quality of life through recreation programs
- Implementing and developing programs to meet individual’s needs
- RT Internship Site
Student Intern
Shenango on the Green
New Wilmington
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Working with older adults to improve quality of life
- Develop programs that meet individual’s need
- RT Practicum Site
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Cedar Crest High School
Lebanon, PA06-2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Program development
- Activity adaptation
- Active listening/learning
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
Certification
• Dementia Care Training, 2023
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, 05/24
• Certified Dementia Practitioner, 10/25
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, 05/24
• Certified Dementia Practitioner, 10/25
Related Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, Slippery Rock University Recreational Therapy Department, 08/01/20, 05/01/24, TRAILS Program- Partnering with Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, worked with individuals with Autism for 10 weeks, Improved social skills and independent leisure of clients through equine assisted activities, Gained knowledge and understanding of working with individuals with Autism, Clinical Aspects of RT and RT for Older Adults, Completed telehealth assessments with an individual client, Planned reminiscence activities for each week, RT Program Design- worked in small groups to facilitate interventions weekly, Paired with one client to complete assessments and documentation, Shenango on the Green- RT Practicum Site, Working with older adults to improve quality of life, Develop programs that meet individual’s need, Lebanon VA Medical Center- RT Internship Site, Working with Veterans to improve quality of life, Implementing and developing programs to meet individual’s needs
Timeline
Recreational Therapist, CTRS
Masonic Villages at Elizabethtown
06.2024 - Current
Recreational Therapy Intern
Lebanon VA Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Intern
Shenango on the Green
09.2023 - 11.2023
Student
Slippery Rock University Recreational Therapy Department
08.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Slippery Rock University
High School Diploma -
Cedar Crest High School