Lrt Quaniqua Polk Ctrs

Quaniqua Polk, LRT, CTRS, has a strong background in recreational therapy, currently serving as a Recreation Therapist and Patient Safety Attendant at Novant Health since March 2019. Quaniqua assesses patients and creates psychosocial educational groups and interventions for diverse age groups at Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services. Experience also includes an internship at Thomasville Medical Center Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit, where skills in patient assessment and documentation were developed. Prior roles include Teacher Assistant and Summer Camp Counselor at the YMCA, focusing on tutoring and organized activities for children. Quaniqua holds a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Winston-Salem State University and is pursuing a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the same institution, with an expected graduation in December 2024.