1. P A U L T H O B E
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICA TIONS:
 DEVELOPS PROGRAM PLANS.
 SUPERVISE AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS & OTHER EM PLOYEES.
 KINDLY GREET CONSUM ERS AND CLIENTS.
 ADHERES TO ADM INISTRATIVE POLICIES.
 PUNCTUAL AND DEPENDABLE WITH ATTENDANCE.
Experience:
January 2015 –May 2015: VACCHCS at the Community Living Center (CLC) And Psychiatric Ward, 2615
E. Clinton Avenue,Fresno, CA 93703, 559-225-6100 ext.:5730, Recreation Therapy Intern.
 Supervised and trained volunteers to lead recreation therapy activities during special events and group sessions.
 Researched and gathered materials, requested funding from supervisors,and coordinated new and entertaining
events for residents.
 Developed special event named CLC Cruise where residents could enjoy a Barbeque. Then participate in
recreation therapy activities such as horse shoes,poolfishing, and rim ball.
 Followed VA budget guidelines to facilitate a special event for the purchasing of recreation therapy materials,
food, and decorations.
 Contributed to weekly interdisciplinary treatment meetings.
 Engaged in program planning by creating, leading, and evaluating the effectiveness of recreation therapy social
group.
 Wrote assessments,progress notes,and discharge summaries of each resident to address their recreational
needs.
 Created and posted large calendars to remind residents of daily events,activities, and outings.
 Used VACCHCS CPRS and VISTA computer systems.
 Made copies,filed mail, and answered phones.
August 2008 - March 2009: San Joaquin Rehabilitation Hospital, 7173 N. Sharon, Fresno, CA 93720
559-436-3600, Volunteer
 Assisted Director of activities with the assessments ofadult patients.
 My responsibilities included associating with and mingling with the patients during weekly social activity
parties.
 Provided and displayed appropriate etiquette,behavior, and use of language during activities.
September 2000 - December 2008:Valley Children’s Hospital, 9300 Valley Children's Place, Madera, CA
93636, Volunteer
 Assisted children with their rehabilitation and therapeutic needs (PT, OT, and Speech).
 Mentored individual patients through therapeutic use of self to adapt,operate, and psychologically function
such as using correct behaviors,attitudes,and use of language.
July 2005 - July 2006 - St. Agnes Adult Day Health Center, Fresno, CA 93710, Volunteer Recreational Aide
 Led recreation therapy group activities (BINGO, card, or board games). The group activities consisted of
leading the adults in therapeutic recreation interventions; which, increased and/ormaintained their
social/cognitive abilities.
EDUCATION
Started MS degree, Completed Certificate in Recreation Therapy, CSU East Bay, Howard, CA 2015,
November 2015,Received Recreation Therapy Certification (RTC)
January 20 –May 1 2015: 15 week long Recreation Therapy Internship at VACCHCS
B.S., Recreation and Child development, CSU Fresno, CA, August 2008
July 2008 - 150 hour Internship at the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County, CA 2055 El Cajon
Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92104