COTA/L Resume Example Hamilton Medical Center Quinton Memorial

COTA/L

Professional Summary

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, seeking a PRN COTA/L position. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. Certified by NBCOT as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and license has been obtained for the State of Gerogia. Level II fieldwork completed at WellStar Cobb Hospital - Inpatient Rehab and Gordon County School System. Currently employed in a long term care and short stay facility assisting in increasing patient Independence with ADLs and IADLs.

Skills

Interpersonal and written communication
Self-motivated
Conflict resolution
Strong verbal communication
Data entry
Team leadership
Extremely organized
Data management
Materials preparation
Risk management processes and analysis
Reliable and punctual
Dependable
Approacable

Quick learner
Friendly
Therapeutic techniques understanding
Qualified in patient transport
Time management proficiency
Team collaboration
CPR and AED certified
Schedule management
Experienced with Casamba and Epic program
Professional bedside manner
Small group instruction
Patient-focused care

Work History

COTA/L, 09/2019 to Current
Hamilton Medical Center - Quinton Memorial – Dalton, GA

Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills
Provided direct occupational therapy services in short stay rehab and long term care settings
Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement
Used Casamba to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals
Conducted training on medical and adaptive equipment to train patients in proper use of equipment
Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently
Promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs through encouragement and positive reinforcement
Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment
Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress
Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding

Technology Specialist, 08/2015 to 08/2017
Belwood Elementary School – Calhoun, GA

Administered networks by creating user accounts and managing permissions
Logged updates on support tickets to communicate status to users and managers
Diagnosed and troubleshooted UNIX and Windows processing problems and applied solutions to increase company efficiency
Monitored network performance and provided network performance statistical reports for both real-time and historical measurements
Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors
Introduced students to technology and S.T.E.M
Worked and collaborated with technology department and teachers/administrators
Planned and supervised events for some school functions

Pre-K Paraprofessional, 08/2008 to 08/2015
Belwood Elementary School – Calhoun, GA

Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation and placed all information in student files
Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support
Helped prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons
Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged
Implemented websites and the use of the active board to encourage student participation
Always looked for new ways to use technology in the Pre-K classroom

Retail Supervisor, 09/2004 to 08/2008
Polo Ralph Lauren – Calhoun, GA

Entered details such as payments, account information and call logs into system.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Trained in negotiations and time management.
Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
Directed sales team training and development programs.
Generated monthly and annual sales reports.
Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received.
Opened and closed store, maintaining proper shutdown and opening routines.

Education

Associates: Occupational Therapy Assistance, 2018
Chattahoochee Technical College - Marietta, GA

High School Diploma: 2006
Gordon Central High School - Calhoun, GA

Graduated with Honors

Certifications

NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Certification #: 420787

CPR and AED (BLS Provider) - R C Health Services

Professional Experience

WellStar Cobb Hospital - Inpatient Rehab - June 2018 - Aug 2018

Fieldwork II OTA-student: Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life. Compassionately assisted patients to achieve independence with their ADLs and IADLs. Worked with patients who had conditions such as: arthritis, CVA, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Myocardial Infarction, Intracranial tumor, MS, CP, AKA, BKA, Total Hip Arthroplasty, etc.. Documentation system used: EPIC/FIM scores. Trained in and completed patient/family discharge education and discharge documentaion.

Gordon County School System - Aug 2018 - October 2018

Fieldwork II OTA-student: Implemented treatment plans through play and work activities. Wrote progress notes for a caseload of 20-25 children aged 3-16 years. Attended IEP meetings and observed evaluations. Created a heavy work program for students to participate in before/after treatment.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Hamilton Medical Center - Quinton Memorial
Belwood Elementary School
Polo Ralph Lauren

School Attended

Chattahoochee Technical College
Gordon Central High School

Job Titles Held:

COTA/L
Technology Specialist
Pre-K Paraprofessional
Retail Supervisor

Degrees

Associates : Occupational Therapy Assistance , 2018
High School Diploma : 2006

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