Melissa Achiles, CTRS
Recreation Therapist at Del Amo Hospital- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Heartsaver First Aid
American Heart AssociationAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart AssociationMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CTRS®
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationDec, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Del Amo Behavioral Health System
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recreation Therapist
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Mar 2021 - Present
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COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESA
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Activity Therapist
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Dec 2019 - Apr 2022
-Planning and implementing activities to provide group therapy for patients in a psychiatric setting -Activity therapy groups include problem solving skills, communication skills, leisure education, exercise, and symptom management -Completing patient screenings and documentation -Coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to plan and provide therapy based on patient needs
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Activity Therapist Intern
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
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Shoreline Health Care Svc
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Medical Records Assistant
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Jun 2015 - Mar 2021
-Assist with managing patient records -Filing and organizing records -Assisting in audits -Completing medical record requests -Participating in triple check review meetings
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Activities Assistant
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2019
-Serving morning coffee to residents -Leading morning exercise groups -Leading and assisting activity groups -Charting patient participation
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Education
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Master's degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor's degree, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy