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CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 25 years of experience working with all ages of individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. Certified in the state of North Carolina as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Enthusiastic COTA/L eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Occupational Therapy.
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Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 08/2012 to Current
Highmark Inc. – Washington , PA
Highmark Inc. – Washington , PA
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nirsing Facility setting per OTR plan of care.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Educated patients and families on plan of care, treatment plan/skilled services and home exercise plans as directed by OTR.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 03/2012 to 08/2012
Highmark Inc. – Allentown , PA
Highmark Inc. – Allentown , PA
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF settings.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF settings.
Traveling Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 09/2008 to 03/2012
Jackson Therapy Partners – City , STATE
Jackson Therapy Partners – City , STATE
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF settings.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Worked closely with OTR to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Education
Associate Of Occupational Therapy : Occupational Therapy Assistant , 08/1996
Pitt Community College - City, State
Pitt Community College - City, State
Bachelor Of Applied Studies: Therapeutic Recreation, 05/1987
University of Mount Olive - City, State
University of Mount Olive - City, State
Certifications
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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School Attended
- Pitt Community College
- University of Mount Olive
Job Titles Held:
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Traveling Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Degrees
- Associate Of Occupational Therapy : Occupational Therapy Assistant , 08/1996
Bachelor Of Applied Studies : Therapeutic Recreation , 05/1987
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