Grace Zimmerman

Experience

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  Fox Valley Special Recreation Association

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  Program Assistant, Camp Counselor

  •Implemented various therapeutic recreation activities for children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities•Instructed and encouraged individuals to participate in different sports, art, music, and sensory activities •Responsible for the safety and personal care of individuals when transporting off-location to excursions like swimming, baseball games and other public events

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  The Autism Therapy Group

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Registered Behavior Technician

  •Facilitate 1-on-1 behavioral therapy sessions for kids who have autism by following specific programs developed by the Behavior Analyst•Engage in play-based therapy using reinforcement and discrete trial training to improve social, motor and play skills while reducing maladaptive behaviors•Collect data using the online software, CentralReach, to continue assessment and evaluation of client progress

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  Happy Hooves

  Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  Animal Studies Intern

  •Assist with Hippotherapy sessions for clients with ranging disabilities by leading stretches and providing support while they ride horses to improve strength, balance, and mobility •Creating a variety of recreation games and activities with pre-owned equipment/toys as well as handmade activities •Perform routine barn maintenance including feeding, cleaning, and tending to horses, goats, pigs, bunnies, turkeys, and chickens •Conduct admin work including sourcing businesses for fundraising opportunities, decorating the arena and barn, and creating flyers for events Show less

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  Endeavor Health Linden Oaks Hospital

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Therapeutic Recreation Intern

  -Planning and implementing therapeutic recreation groups at both the inpatient hospital and an outpatient facility (partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs) for behavioral health patients.-Facilitating individual Rehab Service assessments for patients on all units- adolescent, adult-intensive, self-injury, geriatric and eating disorder patients. Outpatient units served include mental health, addictions, anxiety, PTSD program, Aspirations program (people who have autism and a co-occuring mental health diagnosis) and the acute psychosis IOP.-Electronically documenting patient group notes, assessments and treatment plans via Epic Show less