Deborah (Deb) Taylor
New Albany, IN 47150
**********@*****.***
Objectives:
Seeking a position with a well-established, stable organization as an Occupational Therapy Assistant that will allow me to utilize my education and related experience to provide superior patient care and customer service.
Education:
Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
Associate in Applied Science May 2011
Summary of Qualifications:
Ability to take initial direction from other team members and apply clinical skills/experience to implement patient care
Strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent written and oral skills
An ability to compassionately treat varied populations
Responsible and reliable with a strong work ethic
A desire to grow and learn in my chosen profession
Team player: ability to collaborate and work constructively with a variety of professional styles
Ability to multi-task and shift focus in a fast-paced rehab environment appropriately for demands of job
Related Experience:
Paragon Rehab/Trilogy Health Services:
Autumn Woods Health
Campus/Hampton Oaks
Health Campus
06/2011 to 08/2013
Extendicare Health Services/Prostep Rehab:
Meadowview Health and
Rehab.
09/2013 to 09/2015
PRN positions only from 09/2015-07/2017
(St. Vincent Salem Hospital,
All Kids Can Therapy
Services, Home of the
Innocents)
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
(07/2017-07/2019)
Caretenders Home Health Jeffersonville
(07/2019-Present)
Was full-time, now PRN
Treating a variety of patients in a fast-paced rehab setting as well as long term care
Experience rehabilitating patient populations with varied diagnoses
Independently selecting appropriate activities and treatments appropriate for established Plan of Care
Assisting supervising Occupational Therapist in assessments and contributing to development of individualized Plan of Care
Working closely with other therapy team members in a collaborative relationship aimed at optimal patient care and rehabilitation
Competent with transferring a variety of patients as appropriate for their physical and medical requirements
Participating in and leading weekly interdisciplinary and family meetings
Competent and comfortable with providing formal/informal staff training/education in regards to patient care and safety when appropriate for scope of practice