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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AIDE

Professional Summary

Experienced Instructor excited to bring 22-year background in field of occupational therapy and education to a valuable state agency providing services to older adults and individuals with disabilities . Skilled in developing curricula conforming to current accreditation standards and highly engaging didactic and clinical lesson plans. Accomplished in building strong relationships with students and providing guidance in navigating complexities of life.

Skills

Patient assessment
Care planning
Progress evaluations understanding
Documentation expertise
Treatment plans knowledge
Cross-functional collaboration

Patient advising
Quick learner
Trained in CPR
Medical terminology knowledge
Motivated team player
Active listening skills

Work History

Occupational Therapy Aide, 05/1991 to 12/1991
Company Name – City, State

Assisted therapists in carrying out and improving treatment programs to provide optimal patient services
Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations
Accomplished clerical tasks, including inventory management, filing, copying and recordkeeping, to keep office operations smooth and efficient
Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance
Fostered interdisciplinary relationships by negotiation and consensus building to attain goals for all disciplines

Occupational Therapy Assistant, 01/1992 to 06/1995
Company Name – City, State

Treated assigned patients in activities of daily living in supportive and maintenance programs under supervision
Treated patients to improve self-care, leisure participation, socialization, and communication skills
Assisted the occupational therapist in evaluation of patients
Recorded patients' goals, progression toward goals, and therapy outcomes
Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting patient's medical history, physician's orders, and occupational therapy evaluation and treatment plan
Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved
Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families

Occupational Therapy Assistant, 06/1995 to 08/1997
Company Name – City, State

Provided direct occupational therapy services in sub-acute rehab and long-term care settings
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
Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls
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 highest level of facility certification with Joint Commission (TJC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities CARF)
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, spinal injuries, joint replacement, and various physical, mental, and cognitive impairments
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
Communicated goals, plans and progress to the client, rehab team and family members
Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations

College Instructor, 08/1997 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Distributed course syllabus and responded to student questions and concerns regarding standards, material, grading and progression
Developed and implemented lesson plans that covered learning objectives for first year science classes and first/second year occupational therapy assistant students
Taught 4 - 6 undergraduate classes per semester in medical terminology
Taught 2 undergraduate classes in fall semester in occupational therapy
Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into online database to provide real-time progress monitoring
Selected appropriate support materials such as lab materials and community learning activities to meet student learning needs
Maintained regular office hours to help students with questions and provide educational support
Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct
Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate
Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field
Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students
Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications
Graded over 120 assignments per week and entered grades into D2L /Desire to Learn software

Education

Master of Education: M. Ed. Educational Leadership, 2010
University of Delaware - City, State

Bachelor of Science: B.S. Behavioral Science, 2001
Wilmington University - City, State

Associate of Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, 1992
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens - City, State

Diploma (1-year study): Diploma in General Business Studies, 1987
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens - City, State

High School Diploma: 1980
Parkdale High School - City, State

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School Attended

University of Delaware
Wilmington University
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Parkdale High School

Job Titles Held:

Occupational Therapy Aide
Occupational Therapy Assistant
College Instructor

Degrees

Master of Education : M. Ed. Educational Leadership , 2010
Bachelor of Science : B.S. Behavioral Science , 2001
Associate of Science : Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology , 1992
Diploma (1-year study) : Diploma in General Business Studies , 1987
High School Diploma : 1980

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