APPENDIX D (LEI 4940):

WEEKLY REPORT COVER SHEET

DATE/WEEK OF REPORT

Week #__6___ Dates: 09 / 26 / 16 to 09 / 30 / 16

TOTAL HOURS THIS WEEK:

27

CUMULATIVE HOURS TO DATE:

163

Student Name:

Joely Ramos

Panthersoft ID (PID):

4054482

Student Email:

Jramo138@fiu.edu

Student Phone#:

954-815-3109

Name of Agency:

Life Care Center at Inverrary

Agency Phone#:

(954) 485-6144

Name of Supervisor:

Maria De Marziani

Supervisor Email:

Maria_DeMarziani@lcca.com

Supervisor Phone#:

(954) 485-6144, ext. 140

Students Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Agency Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Universitys Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date: _________________________

**Upon getting the appropriate signatures, scan this form and save as a PDF (NO PHOTOS!) and
submit to Blackboard with your other required documentation.

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Date/Week of Report:

Week #__6___ Dates: 09 / 26 / 16 to 09 / 30 / 16

Name of Student:

Joely Ramos

Panthersoft ID (PID):

4054482

Name of Agency:

Life Care Center at Inverrary

Name of Supervisor:

Maria De Marziani

To complete your weekly report, type directly into this word document. You must then print it
out, have your supervisor read and sign each page, and then scan the entire document in ONE
PDF attachment (NO PHOTOS!) and submit on Blackboard. If you can only scan and save your
report one page at a time, you can merge your files using the website: www.pdfmerge.com
Make sure to attach Appendix D (signed cover sheet with correctly weekly/cumulative hours)
with the same corresponding dates to accompany each of your written reports. You will not get
credit if the two are not together. Therefore, make sure you complete it in a timely manner for
your agency supervisor to review before the submission due date in your folder.
*PLEASE NOTE EVERY PAGE OF YOUR REPORT MUST BE SIGNED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR!!!
This written report must be typed (double spaced) and should cover at least 2 full pages.
Please answer the following with thoughtful, thorough and insightful answers.

1. List professional practice activities in which you participated this week.

2. What problems did you face this week? How did you handle the problems?
3. Among the various activities in which you participated, which activity do you consider the most
valuable and why?
4. Identify at least one new professional insight you experienced this week?
5. Generally, what were the most important things you learned this week?
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Internship I (Clinical) : Week 6

Week six came sooner than I thought it would, but Life Care Center at Inverrary (LCCA) gave
me a time to remember. My last week at this internship consisted of various activities that
expanded my professionalism and experience working in a clinical settings, specifically with
patients living with dementia. I was able to participate in morning stretch sessions, afternoon music
bingo, a monthly resident council meeting, calendar planning for the next month, one-on-one visits
with a furry friend, assessment organization and shadowing an Occupational Therapist (OT),
Physical Therapist (PT), and Speech Language Pathologist (SPL). Every week residents look
forward to their competitive but exciting game of bingo, an easily set up yet beneficial activity for
those involved. In addition to this, Buddy the Hamster took some time out of his week to let
residents hold him and ask questions that made them more alert and smiley than usual. The lessons
of organizing I learned in my Park Recreation and Sport Management class, LEI 3542, became
applicable as I watched my supervisor strategically establish and set dates for events in the October
calendar as we approach the holiday season, which can be both jolly but stressful to many. The best
part for the residents was speaking up to their fellow friend and president at the Resident Council
Meeting about their current likes and dislikes, along with possible alternatives to make their home
at LCCA better. I was stretched in my understanding of various therapeutic professions and found
week six to be one of the best weeks. It was both a fun and insightful week as I get closer and closer
to the real world profession of Recreational Therapy.
Many challenges are faced on a daily basis for everyone, but looking for solutions and acting
upon them is what makes someone a quality professional. This week, I looked into where I wanted
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to be in the long run and found that the position that my supervisor holds is very similar to where
Id like to be someday. However, I saw the struggle of keeping up with paperwork while at the same
time trying to maintain a genuine relationship with staff and residents. Her position as a CTRS and
Activities Director is very fulfilling, but also very demanding. There is a certain expectation to be
organized, yet spontaneous and flexible all at once. She handles this pressure by knowing the
strengths of her staff and using them in the areas they are most effective in. My supervisor is also
very strong in the area of communication and does not promise to do anything she cannot give her
full dedication to. Asking for help where needed, focusing on peoples abilities, and talking about
areas of concern and improvement are essential in not becoming overwhelmed by the high
standards of taking on this position. This idea of looking at peoples abilities and not their
disabilities was introduced to me in my Introduction to Recreational Therapy class, LEI 3703, as
one of RTs foundational concepts. Another challenge I faced happened when going around to the
residents with Buddy the Hamster. I noted that some residents loved it and others were very
alarmed. The best approach was not just to ask them if they wanted to pet him, but letting them
know early on that I was coming into their space with an animal. This prevented anxiety and stress
from building up because they didnt have to see the animal before saying no. Ive always liked a
large spectrum of careers in fields where people are able to help other people. The dilemma with
this is that almost every service or job created was created for that very purpose, to serve others.
Fortunately, my issue has usually been having a lot of options to pick from rather than no option at
all. This week I found myself with the challenge of asking myself why I chose Recreational Therapy
as a major and career to follow. However, throughout this internship I was reminded of my passion
to use the influence of my voice to speak up and act for those who are commonly forgotten and
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considered voiceless. I love helping people do what they love, regardless of the obstacles that try to
say otherwise. Recreational Therapy does both through the use of leisure participation and
advocacy. This four year track of RT has prepared me for whatever road blocks try to come my way
and this internship has played a role in my problem solving skills.
Of the many activities that I participated in this week, shadowing an OT, PT, and SLP, along
with an RT was one of the most valuable. I was able to see how all four therapies work together for
the common goal of giving people a better quality of life. Although each therapy is very unique, one
without the other is not as effective for clients overall wellbeing. As I shadowed an experienced OT,
she explained to me how RT is useful in assisting her reach expected goals with each participant. I
was able to see how many of the movements we used in RT activities like ball exercises and
coloring, were implemented when the OT tried to show a resident how to shower, tie their shoes, or
even reach for a cup independently. I also witnessed a nonverbal patient that received therapy from
a SLP talk more often during leisure activities than any other time of the day. This helped the
therapist come up with topics and creative sessions to get the client talking more regularly. In my
Anatomy and Physiology (ZOO 3731) and Exercise Physiology (APK 3110) classes, the muscles,
joint movements, and medical language I have been learning were clearly used in these fields, but
especially in the PT field. Movements like those of stepping side to side and cycling on a machine
were used to help clients with stamina and balance. These necessary movements can be reinforced
in RT through leisure activities like dancing and yoga. The experience of observing these individual
fields work together opened my eyes to new possibilities and areas of need for our residents and
therapeutic professionals.

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I can confidently say that I have grown professionally throughout this six week rotation. I
received a lot of professional insight to apply and create habits of. One of them includes keeping
your word, even in the smallest of things. For instance, nothing put in the activities calendar can be
put without assurance that it will be done. Maintaining a trustworthy relationship with people is
very important in being successful in the RT field. If an activity is planned and changes occur due to
lack of planning or preparation, this could discourage people from participating in future activities
that are good for them, plus their beliefs of you as a therapist diminishes. Additionally, putting
patients first is always a good perspective to have. According to my Inclusive Recreation Services,
LEI 3707 class, people first language and mindset sets the tone for a healthy patient to therapist
relationship and respectfulness. If the health and wellbeing of participants comes first, then quality
therapy will be giving. Putting your all into whatever is planned, whether that is a one-on-one
session or a group activity like bingo, makes a difference in the excellence you provide to
participants as a therapist. All in all, giving your best and letting people flourish is one of the most
important attributes of being a great professional in any area.
In conclusion, LCCA and my supervisor have been an amazing inspiration to where I want to
be in the future. Ive learned so many things in the short span of six weeks and can only look
forward to what else is in store for me as a future RT. My knowledge increased on areas ranging
from adapting group activities to taking assessments and much more. In this week alone, I learned
about the partnering therapies that compliment Recreational Therapy, the process of planning for
quality activities, and I heard the opinions of participants being openly expressed through the
Residents Council Meeting. Without a doubt, I believe that I have been successfully prepared for my
next steps.
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