Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with multiple settings of experience in out-patient, rehab hospital, nursing home, hand therapy, and school settings working with stroke, TBI, concussion, amputation, SCI, ID, MS, sensory processing, downs syndrome, and autistic individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the occupational therapy profession.
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- Administers tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Plans and implements treatments to reach students specific needs, grading appropriately to match and challenge abilities.
- Communicates with PT's, SLP's, RBT's, psychologists, guidance counselors, teachers, parents and other support professionals to update students development, scheduling, and discuss necessary accomodations.
- Collects measurable data through screens and sections of OT evaluation.
- Helps improve fine motor, visual perception, visual motor, social emotional and sensory processing skills.
- Clearly explains parents and staff the students progress, challenges, goals and plan of action through progress reports, 504 and IEP meetings.
- Use of therapeutic techniques to enhance patients independence and quality of life during completion of daily living activities.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to maximize patient care to better achieve therapy goals.
- Utilizes knowledge of physical medicine, occupational therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology to support patients in their adjustment to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Performed market analysis and researched latest trends.
- Created unique and engaging content for range of social media while contributing to mock-ups, email campaigns and social media content.
- Tracked and analyzed web analytics to recommend proactive adjustments to strategies.
- Head of gallery online auctions - coordinated flow of merchandise with , problem solved, organized and oversaw teams progress through muli-task process to meet deadlines.
- Compiled written process from start to finish of gallery online auction, now used to train employees on optimal practice.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, visual motor, and sensory processing skills.
- Primary use of neurological, rehabilitative, PNF and biomechanical approaches to assist in and develop new and exciting treatments for 9-14 patients daily.
- Innovative treatment of conditions such as stroke, TBI, concussion, amputation, SCI, ID, and MS.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in several out-patient neurological settings, and hand therapy setting.
- Completed hands on training portion of PAMs certification; cryotherapy, TENS, NMES, Thermotherapy, Ultrasound, Fluido-therapy, and more.
- Developed skillset in graston techniques, creating and adjusting splints, and kanesio taping.
- Minored in Psychology
- Obtained an associates in occupational therapy assistance
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
- Dean's List throughout years attended
- Began schooling for career in occupational therapy
- Team member of Messiah Women's Varsity Lacrosse Team
COTA/L (2019); Mandated reporting (2020); Physical Agent Modalities (2019); Bloodborne Pathogens (2018); CPR (2018); Seizures Recognition and Procedure (2018); HIIPA/ Compliance (2018); First Aid (2018); Abuse Recognition and Procedural Plan (2018); Staff Effectiveness (2018); Accurate Billing and Documentation (2018); Client Grievance Policy and Procedure (2018); ISPs to Outcomes (2018); Quality Management (2018).
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