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CHRISTOPHER J. FARNSWORTH

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DREXEL HILL, PA

610-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY AND PROFILE

Energetic and resourceful professional with 6+ years’ functional experience in occupational therapy assistance. Profound knowledge of both administrative work and patient care management. Hands on experience in planning, coordinating and implementing quality therapy programs. Well versed in performing diverse treatments under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

EXPERIENCE: General Healthcare Resources, Inc. 2017 - Present

COTA - Per Diem

Provides patient care as an Occupational Therapy Assistant to patients in assigned facilities.

Select Rehab 2010 - 2016

COTA

Saunders House, Wynnewood, PA (2013 – 2016)

Provides patient care as an Occupational Therapy Assistant to patients in assigned facility

Assists in the assessment, treatment, and implementation of patient care in accordance with the State Practice Act

Assist patients under direction of an Occupational Therapist to maximize their potential in activities of daily living including areas of self-care, meal time skills and manipulation skills

Performs routine occupational therapy care to assigned patients

Carried out observations and assists OT in administering formal evaluations

Maintain written reports and records on interventions

Constructed adaptive equipment, self-help devices as recommended by OT

Assists OT to instruct and educate patients and families

Accurately documented notes and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient

Select Rehab

Bryn Mawr Terrace, Bryn Mawr, PA (2011 – 2013)

COTA

Same as above

Select Rehab

Care Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA (2010 – 2011)

COTA

Same as above

2000- 2010 Dr. Vac & Sew, Ardmore, PA

Owner

Customer service, sales and repair

Identify business problems

Inventory control

Formulated strategic plans

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications. Participates in continuing education programs to monitor proficiency and expand current knowledge and enhance professional excellence.

EDUCATION: West Chester University

B.S., Health Science (August 1999)

Harcum College

A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant (December 1998)

COTA, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (April 1999)

Delaware County Community College

A.S., Business Management 1986

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request

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