Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Sammie S. Barnes Jr.

946 Chamberlin Trail St. Cloud*Orlando FL 34772

Cell: 407 – 680 -6826 *************@*****.***

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Objective

An Occupational Therapy Assistant with excellent skills and the ability to work independently or as a team member seeking a position with a well-established clinic or organization.

Profile

Reliable COTA with the ability to quickly absorb new concepts, use of procedures and techniques consistent with the rehabilitation diagnosis, along with knowledge and understanding of indications and contraindications of treatment techniques and modalities. Ability to maintain a healthy balance between career and personal life. Excellent ability to develop good relationships with clients. Backed by a solid work history, reputation as a team player and passion for helping others.

Education

Keiser University – Orlando FL

• Graduated in 2013 - Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Key Skills

General

Skills:

Quick Learner

Organized

Team Player

Efficient

Detail Oriented

Goal Oriented

Office Skills:

Office Management

Records Management

Spreadsheets/Reports

Setting Appointments

Database Administration

Front-Desk Reception

Executive Support

Computer Skills:

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Access

Quick Books

MS Publisher

Web Based Programs

Windows

Experience

Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center - Orlando Florida

OTAS, Mar 1 2013 to April 27 2013

Responsible for providing comprehensive and compassionate therapy services to patients with multi complex disorders including mid- late stage dementia, contractures, and schizophrenia.

Highlights:

Worked collaboratively with other disciplines, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Assisted the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process.

Monitored resident’s response to intervention and consulted with Occupational Therapist.

Provided treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, Department procedures and productivity standards.

Conducted individual and group treatment as assigned and supervised by the Occupational Therapist.

Provided and recommended adaptive devices and adaptive equipment as needed.

Responsible for daily and weekly progress notes related to patient’s short term and long term goals.

Assisted Occupational Therapist in Recertification and Discharge summary process.

Conducted patient screens in Long Term Care unit as requested.

Plantation Bay Rehabilitation Center – St. Cloud FL

OTAS, Jan 1 2013 to Feb 28 2013

Responsible for providing compassionate individualized therapy services to patients in the short term and long term care facilities.

Highlights:

Assisted Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process, identifying a problem, short-term goals, etc as directed.

Observed Claudia Allen’s cognitive evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of Occupational Therapist.

Conducted individual treatment as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.

Monitored resident’s response to intervention and consulted with Occupational Therapist if modification was needed.

Provided and recommended adaptive devices and safety techniques.

Responsible for weekly documentation related to patient’s short term and long term goals.

Prince George’s County Police Academy – Lanham MD Police Officer Trainee, 2010 to 2010

Duties include: responding to calls; maintaining order in an assigned patrol area; enforcing criminal and traffic laws as authorized by State and local ordinances; report writing, courtroom presentation of cases.

Highlights:

Completed and passed Firing Range, Defensive Driving, Defensive Tactics

Completed Courses for Search & Seizure, Arrest Procedures, Report Writing, Finger Printing, Crime Scene Investigations and Criminal Law.

Experienced with Tasers and Pepper Spray

Certified as First Responder and CPR/AED

New York University – New York NY

Public Safety Officer, 1999 to 2010

Responsible for overseeing college facilities including but not limited to college dorms (minimum 300 students maximum 1500 students) and large academic buildings, writing incident reports related to harassment, stolen property, robbery, rape, homicide, suicide, etc., analyzing problems, gathering pertinent data, recognizing solutions, planning and organizing work, communicating effectively orally and in writing with students, academic staff and superiors, maintaining an open lines of communication with state and local law enforcement agencies, and various community organizations.

Volunteer Work

Neuro Restorative Rehabilitation – Orlando FL * Access Charter School for Autism - Orlando FL

OCA Camp for Autism – Orlando FL

Lakeside Mental Rehabilitation – Orlando FL

Assistive Technology for SCI/TBI Patients

for better QOL (Quality of Life)

References available upon request

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