Olivia Rautio
Pittsburgh
Summary
Patient-focused professional with many years of experience in developing therapeutic interventions and programs using recreational activities to drive participant health. Expert in creating wide variety of social and physical activities based on needs and capabilities of individuals. Diligent in monitoring and recording progress to evaluate success and adjust program to facilitate goal achievement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Recreation Therapist
Private Family
Pittsburgh
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided individual therapy interventions to client with Parkinson's diagnosis.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness, and independence.
- Educated client on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques, and lifestyle modifications.
- Coordinated community activities to foster health and wellness.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Virtual IOP Recreational Therapist
Embark Behavioral Health
Remote
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Led virtual IOP therapy groups for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with depression, anxiety, OCD, and other psychiatric diagnoses
- Facilitated group topics regarding stress management, coping skills, positive self-esteem techniques, mental health advocacy, healthy social skills, and self-expressive art experiences
- Assessed clients' emotional and cognitive abilities to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss assessment findings, treatment goals and progress updates .
- Ensured all clinical documentation was accurate, timely, complete and compliant with federal and state regulations.
Home and Community-Based Service Coordinator
Erie Community Care Management
PIttsburgh
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored participants’ needs and requests through services and supports within UPMC Community Health Choices program
- Upheld standards of participant-centered care techniques in the delivery of services
- Assessed participants’ skills, abilities, and barriers when establishing the appropriate services and supports needed to maintain independence and autonomy
- Collaborated with caregiving agencies, home-delivered meals, and personal emergency response services to create safe and secure service plans for participants
- Documented participant interactions and authorizations of care plans in the online documentation platform, HELIOS
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Marymount Hospital
Garfield Heights
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Planned and facilitated appropriate leisure, recreation, and coping skills groups for both adult and geriatric psychiatric units
- Assessed patients’ current facilitators and barriers regarding mental health with standardized assessment tools and de-escalation plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create well-rounded programs and patient care plans
- Maintained a patient-first attitude and philosophy in care approach
- Adhered to engaging in continuing education units (CEUs) to continue the advancement of recreational therapy services in patient settings
Virtual K-5 Tutor
Gwen’s Girls Inc.
Pittsburgh
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Researched and coordinated ELA, math, science, and social studies lessons
- Independently facilitated creative and engaging 1:1 lessons via Zoom
- Demonstrated positive attitudes and role model behaviors towards students
- Edited and revised students’ writing assignments
- Documented student progress and performance notes
Recreational Therapy Intern
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Pittsburgh
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked alongside supervisor when engaging in the APIE process for recreation therapy services
- Utilized evidence-based practice to plan client interventions for various psychiatric populations
- Created mock interventions in various domains (i.e
- Emotional, cognitive, physical) regarding case study assignments
- Demonstrated various facilitation techniques (i.e
- Warm ups, active listening, modeling, debriefing) when implementing treatment sessions
- Documented client progress notes and discharge summaries
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members (Music Therapist, Yoga Therapist, and Art Therapist) in the Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist department
- Uphold ATRA Code of Ethics and NCTRC standards regarding patient care and confidentiality
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2020
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Active listening
- Rapport building
- Empathy
- Collaborative
- Strong documentation skills
- Objective lens
- Identification of barriers and facilitators
- Knowledge of psychiatric disabilities and disorders
- Creative problem-solving
- Cultural competency
- Organized
- Time management
- Driven
Certification
- NCTRC - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Chair One Fitness - Chair One Fitness Instructor
- My Vinyasa Practice LLC - Mindfulness Coach
Timeline
In-Home Recreation Therapist
Private Family
03.2024 - 10.2024
Home and Community-Based Service Coordinator
Erie Community Care Management
10.2023 - 02.2024
Virtual IOP Recreational Therapist
Embark Behavioral Health
09.2023 - 10.2024
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Marymount Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2023
Virtual K-5 Tutor
Gwen’s Girls Inc.
09.2020 - 07.2023
Recreational Therapy Intern
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
09.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Temple University
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