Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with extensive work in geriatric population. Driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes as a key member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.
Skills
Patient-focused therapy
Focused on consistent, quality care
Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
Geriatrics experience
Dependable
Time management proficiency
Personal and professional integrity
BLS training
CPR Certified
Pain Management Techniques
Patient-oriented
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 09/2013 to Current Select Rehabilitation – The Regency at Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc MI
Provided exemplary care to patients in a Sub Acute setting of various aliments to help them achieve the highest level of function during their stay.
Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 01/2009 to 09/2013 Genesys/Gensis – Grand Blanc, MI
Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 04/2009 to 05/2010 Visiting Therapist Association (VisTA – Grand Blanc, MI
Treated clients with various disabilities in the home setting.
Instructed client and caregiver on home safety, proper transfer techniques, activities of daily living, therapeutic exercises and home exercise programs.
Communicated with other medical disciplines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2008 Mott Community College - Flint, MI
