Jacqueline Meyer

Experience

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  Grand Valley State University

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  Resident Assistant

  Targeted Population: GVSU male & female freshman Supervised student residents while fostering community relationship and serving as a mentor.Acted as a liaison for campus resources.Planned meaningful opportunities to enhance residents’ experiences and increase campus involvement.

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  Camp Aranzazu

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Activities Leader

  Targeted Population: Kidney disease, epilepsy, severe asthma, Muscular Dystrophy, teens living with cancer, young adults with intellectual special needs, youth at risk, children with heart disease, deaf or hard of hearing, children on the autism spectrumLived on site to provide availability 24/7 to camps hosted.Used interpersonal and communicative skills to create an inclusive environment.Facilitated and led various program camp activities and interventions while adapting programs as needed for specific populations.Monitored campers’ health and well-being through partnership with health staff. Show less

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  Grand Valley State University

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Campus Ministry Intern

  Targeted Population: Grand Valley State University studentsEngaged with students to build a better college community.Determined and organized local mission projects.Discussed, planned, and organized spring break mission work opportunities for students.

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  Hope Network

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Direct Care Specialist

  Targeted Population: Adults with traumatic brain injuriesSupervised adult long-term care residents to ensure individual safety through structured and unstructured times.Provided assistance in activities of daily living for individuals. Documented daily reports and specialized residential health progress logs.

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  Beaumont Hospital

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Recreational Therapy Intern

  Targeted Population: Adults with spinal cord injuries, strokes, traumatic brain injuries and co-morbid diagnosisDevelop an understanding of a Recreational Therapist’s role in a clinical setting, while supervised by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).Responsibilities and tasks increase throughout internship, resulting in a full case-load of clients and fulfilling a CTRS role upon completion.

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  Muscular Dystrophy Association

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2022

  Targeted Population: Children and adults with Muscular DystrophyLead as the director of an annual week long summer camp program for children 8-17 years old- Provide an inclusive and adaptive environment for 70 camper participants- Recruit, interview, and train over 50 volunteersOversee the implementation of support, education and engagement programs Attend multiple MDA Care Centers to serve as a liaison within hospitals- Work collaboratively with additional specialities at clinics to ensure the provision of excellent patient care Show less

  • Recreation & Community Programs Specialist

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Care & Clinical Services Specialist

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2022
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  Camp Cavell

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2024

  Camp Director