Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Jody Frattini

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Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889

Phone-908-***-****- email- ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant having 10 + years treating pediatric, adult and populations and is seeking to obtain the position of Occupational Therapist Assistant, seeking the position in pediatric facility.

Licenses

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Professional Experience

Bridgeway Sub Acute and ALF/Inglemoor - Encore Rehabilitation/Kessler Hillsborough, Livingston, NJ

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 5/15– present

Implement progressive rehabilitation strategies in rehab setting with: orthopedic, cardiac, parkinsons and stroke patients

Complete documentation on Optima and Casamba required for patient caseload, nursing, social worker and insurance needs

Collaborate cooperatively with family and team members to discuss, determine and facilitate the best patient care plan

Provide individual treatment and collaborate with rehabilitation director, physicians and social work department to determine specific, safe discharge for patient caseload

Recommend and order specific durable medical equipment in conjunction to facilitating family training prior for safe discharge

Develop home exercise and restorative programs to maintain function, decrease potential for decline post discharge and to maximize patient success

Sensational Therapy, Short Hills, NJ

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

9/14-5/15

Integrated specialized sensory-based and Handwriting treatment programs for ages 3- 21 in the pediatric clinic

Facilitated and addressed child’s sensory needs for improved growth and development

Included sensory processing, gross motor/fine motor coordination skills/tactile/visual skills while including but not limited to using Reflex integration, Brain gym exercises, HWT and a Tactile Brushing/Deep pressure Program

Developed and implemented I.E.P. goals/objectives and completed daily progress notes

Established and recommended home treatment program for families/students while working cooperatively with Speech and language Pathologists, Behaviorists and Learning Consultants

Select Rehabilitation, Morris Plains, NJ

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- Morris View Rehabilitation Center

9/14-5/15

Facilitated therapeutic rehabilitation and restorative programs for patients with various clinical needs in a skilled nursing facility for sub-acute and long term residents

Collaborated with rehab team to implement appropriate and clinical treatment for geriatric patients

Completed all necessary documentation on Casamba

Kid Therapy, Chester, NJ

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- Old Farmer’s Elementary School

9/12-6/14

Implemented therapy for students ages 5-12 based on goals/objectives within the sensory gym/classroom

Developed the I.E.P goals, updated reports and completed daily progress for school-based caseload

Integrated a multi sensory based approach using successful strategies for handwriting, ADL’s, FM/GM, visual, tactile programs/tools for elementary for classroom and for home environment as recommended

Collaborated and discussed student updated progress with family and team members to provide and ensure best treatment services

Facilitated and coordinated appropriate follow up meetings with teachers, social workers and families in regards to addressing student progress and/or concerns as requested

ANSA Consultants, Inc, Succasunna, NJ

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant-Merry Heart

10/09-6/13

Compassionately provided therapeutic treatment to patient caseload for sub acute and long term care facility

Completed all necessary documentation for discharge and restorative care programs

Great Meadows School District, NJ

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

10/08-10/09

Provided individual /group therapeutic treatment for students within elementary aged school setting

Implemented and completed all daily documentation

Developed and implemented all measurable goals/objectives that reflected I.E.P. for my caseload

Leba Therapeutic Service Inc, Edison, NJ

Certified Occupational Therapist – Bright Beginnings School

1/02-08/04

Established and implemented all measurable goals/objectives, reports and programs for children ages 3-21 on spectrum, having cerebral palsy and various developmental, neurological, cognitive impairments/delays

Attended all meetings stating noted success and/or concerns

Assisted families with strategies and recommendations to promote continued progress at home

C0-developed a sensory integration program and reward system for children to encourage success during treatment while meeting individualized sensory needs in classroom or clinic

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation/Welkind facility, Chester, NJ

Certified Occupational Therapist/ Occupational Therapist Assistant Student

08/02-1/02

Implemented and established goals/objectives with supervisor for patients in Brain Injury Unit

Collaborated with physicians, therapists and all team member and their families to report progress and promote best recovery during treatment session and for home discharge

Heath Care Facility, Hackettstown, NJ

Certified Occupational Therapist- Actors Fund

1/01- 8/01

Treated patients in dynamic rehabilitation/skilled nursing facility

Performed Home evaluations and assessments collaboratively with rehab team and families

Matheny School and Hospital, Peapack, NJ

Teacher Assistant

1/93-5/98

Provided highest quality care for specialized children ages 3-18 within the educational environment

Collaborated and assisted teachers and occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physical therapists to promote and enhance educational services and independence for students based on I.E.P.

Attended IEP meetings, communicated progress and concerns regarding students with dynamic team and families

Communicated input and assisted therapists on wheelchair adaptations in clinic

Modified and co-taught lesson plans as requested based on individual needs

Participated and volunteered on field trips in community and for Special Olympic events

Education

Associate: Applied Science-Occupational Therapist Assistant

Rockland Community College, Suffern NY

Graduate of 1999

Morris County College, Randolph, NJ

Continuing education

Community Service:

1986-present

Camp New Day Community, Hackettstown, NJ- Counselor for specialized adults ages 18 and over

Camp Fatima/Seton Hall, South Orange, NJ- Head Counselor for specialized children ages 3-18

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