Zaida Pabon has over 15 years of experience as a Recreational Therapist working in healthcare facilities in New York. She is skilled in facilitating activities and providing emotional support for patients. Pabon has a track record of organizing events, supervising volunteers, documenting patient information, and collaborating with care teams. She holds a B.S. in Recreation Education from Lehman College and an A.A.S. in Community/School Health Education from Bronx Community College.

1. ZAIDA PABON
54 Union Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010 H: 718 885 7944 C: 347 313 6882 ZGINNYG@GMAIL.COM
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished, Achievement driven and results-oriented interested in working in health
position. Highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented, creative and resourceful Recreational
Therapy, Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse client populations
Dependable, professional, able to work independently as well as part of a cooperative team,
Effective supervisor who is able to motivate team members, while utilizing their strengths
and developing their weaknesses, Level-headed health professional who remains calm and
effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of
companionship and support in patient care.
SKILLS
NYSDOH and JCAHO standards, Accurate and detailed, Flexible, Companionship and
emotional support, Articulate and well-spoken, Efficient and reliable team player, Excellent
communication skills, Committed team player, Works well under pressure, Critical thinking,
Excellent planner and coordinator, Project planning, Policy and program development
expertise
WORK HISTORY
Recreational Therapist, 06/2013 to Current
Jewish Home and Hospital – Bronx, NY
• Facilitated and Supervised activities for two units of 110 resident leading
group activities, games, creating and organizing special events.
• Budgeting for supplies/materials.
• Provide residents with sensory and auditory stimulation.
• Organized a variety of food requisition for special events Supervised
volunteers who are assigned to the unit.
• Responsible for chart documentation for the unit (Assessment, Quarterly,
Annual, etc.).
• Assessed individual progress and suggested appropriate changes.
• Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the
decision-making process.
Recreational Therapist, 05/2006 to 06/2013
Jewish Home and Hospital Daycare – Bronx, NY
• Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient
charts.
• Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business
office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.

2. • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range
goals, frequency and duration.
• Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers.
Recreation Therapist, 09/2004 to 05/2006
Concourse Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Bronx, NY
• Facilitated and Supervised activities for two units of 40 resident leading group
activities, games, creating and organizing special events.
• Provide residents with sensory and auditory stimulation.
• Involved in Comprehensive Care Plan Meetings on weekly basics with Residents,
family members and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Supervised volunteers who are assigned to the unit.
• Assist Recreation Director with departmental functions such as: copying memos, and
monthly program development Escorted residents to/from activity setting.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Recreation Assistant, 09/2000 to 09/2001
Highbridge Woodcrest Center for HIV/AIDS – Bronx, NY
• Facilitated a variety of recreation programs including adaptive games and current
events for patients.
• Provided patients with individual session’s visits on daily basis.
Escorted patients to/from activity setting.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of
patients.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and
filing.
Office Assistance/Reading Lab Assistant, 09/1999 to 09/2004
Bronx Community College – Bronx, NY
• Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.
Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
• Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office.
• Screened all visitors and directed them to the correct employee or office.
• Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate
messages.
• Opened and properly distributed incoming mail.
• Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas.
EDUCATION
B.S: Recreation Education, 2005

3. Herbert H. Lehman College - Bronx, NY
Recreation Education
A.A.S: Community/School Health Education, 2004
Bronx Community College - Bronx, NY
Community/School Health Education
Office Management, 1998
Consortium for Worker Education - New York, NY
Office Management