Occupational Therapy Assistant

Junalyn Yang

**** ******* ***** **** ***, SC ****8 336-***-**** **********@*****.***

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Pitt Community College Graduation: December 2010

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Graduation: May 2007

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies

Concentration: Child and Adolescent Development in the Family

WORK EXPERIENCE

Reliant Rehabilitation

-April 2018 to present

Provided quality to short-term patients and long-term residents under supervision of OT following the established plan of care with various diagnosis including dementia, orthopedic, neuro, and psych

Participated in initial family care plan meetings and discharge meetings of patients with IDT discussing patient s history of functional status and expected outcome

Provided daily electronic documentation for up to 12-19 patients while maintaining 92+% productivity

Educated and trained patients and caregivers/family members on home-exercise programs and safe functional transfers in preparation to return home

Provided clinical feedback with supervising OTR/L regarding patient s POC for updates or modifications as needed

Attended facility meetings in absence of Director of Rehab

Generated group for 2-4 patients while addressing individualized goals indicated in POC

Monitored patient s schedule to meet weekly frequency

Constant communication with supervising OTR/L and IDT regarding patient s progress with treatment interventions and recommending appropriate discharge

Brsoad River Rehab

-August 2016 to April 2018

Developed appropriate client-centered treatments and interventions following the supervising therapist s evaluations.

Educated and trained patient on energy conservation techniques and adaptive techniques for increased independence with self-care tasks

Communicated and collaborated with IDT and nursing staff regarding each patient s plan of care and progressing functional status and POC.

Provided daily electronic documentation regarding detailed treatment plans of 8-10 patients.

Assisted in the scheduling of patients to meet planned frequency weekly.

Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation at Gastonia

-April 2013 to August 2016

Provided treatment for short-term patients with variety of diagnosis including orthopedics, neuro, dementia, and psych

Assisted OT with development of Restorative Program for long-term residents to continue and maintain strength, ROM, and function with performance of ADLs

Developed and implemented patient-centered treatment plans under the supervision of the evaluating therapist

Participated in family care plan meetings to discuss current functional status, plan of care, goals and discharge planning of long-term residents and short-term patients

Assessed patients for least-restrictive and appropriate seating system for increased out of bed activities and safety

Educated and trained patients and family members with UB/LB dressing techniques, energy-conservation techniques, and use of adaptive equipments as needed to increase independence

Provided daily electronic documentation regarding detailed treatment plans and progress of 10-15 patients

Participated in inter-disciplinary teamwork with Speech and Language Pathologists and Physical Therapists to provide the best outcomes for the patient

Performed weekly ADLs and IADLs with patients including showers, toileting task, laundry and cooking simulation for preparation to return home

Communicated with nursing staff as needed daily in regards to patient s health and well-being

Kindred Transitional Healthcare and Rehabilitation

At Gastonia

-May 2012 to April 2013

Shared responsibilities with OT to provide therapeutic interventions to patients of various diagnosis to increase independence of activities of daily living

Operated modalities to increase further progression of ROM and decrease pain as needed to continue with therapy

Provided active and passive ROM to patients of bilateral upper extremities with assessment of optimal splinting needs

Developed creative treatment plans and interventions for adult and geriatric residents and inpatients of various diagnoses under the supervision of OTRs

Documented resident care and progression notes of 10-15 patients weekly

Communicated with and educated patient, family, caregivers and nursing to increase independence of daily living

Assessed, trained and recommended appropriate equipments as needed for safe discharge to home

Collaborated and discussed with other disciplinarians for patients needs and progress

Contributed and participated in family care meetings and discharge meetings for individual inpatients

Assisted in planning of resident scheduling

At Chapel Hill

-February 28, 2011 to May 2012

See above

COMPUTER SKILLS

Rehab Optima and Casamba used for documentation

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