Assistant Care

Amy Orsini

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Oakville, CT *****

Ph: 860-***-**** **********@*****.***

Lic #001429

Summary

Dedicated COTA with compassionate approach and proven ability to develop and implement strategies, working with individuals of all ages, from children to seniors, to support independence and therapeutic objectives.

KEY Skills:

6 years’ experience

Splinting and positioning

Goal focused therapy

Documentation

CPR certified

Team work

Interdisciplinary communication

Computer proficient, SMART, Fusion, Microsoft word, excel and powerpoint

Experience

Allstar Therapy/Apple Rehab, Meriden and Kent, CT 2013-2019

COTA/L

Provided rehab therapy under the direction of the supervising OT

Adept at assisting OTR in providing patient based treatment in accordance with the OT plan of care (POC)

Actively participate in ongoing education to maintain certification as well as provide evidence based practice treatments

Proficient with electronic health records for doc, assessment and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout shift

Adhere to the code of ethics adopted by the department and profession

Communicate and collaborate with ID team regarding patient progress or barriers to success

Select therapy interventions with in the POC to fit patient needs and capabilities

Instruct patient and patient families in home programs, basic living skills and use of AE to improve independence

Help patient develop, recover and improve skills needed for ADLs and IADLs to improve QOL

Under the supervision of OTR implement standardized tests and complete home assessments

Adept with modalities EStim and US, manual therapies including joint compressions, mobilizations and kinesio taping

Mentoring Level II fieldwork students

Therapy Unlimited, LLC 2019-2020

COTA/L

Treating children in outpatient setting from 18m-21 years with developmental, neurological, genetic disorders and cognitive disabilities as well as emotional dis-regulation

One on one child and family centered therapy

Provide parent education for carryover of home programs

Teaching Self-regulation, coping strategies, emotional identification

ADLs/IADLs for increase independence and safety

Implementing Sensory and reflex Integration techniques

Education: 2010-2013

Lincoln College of New England - Southington, CT

Associates of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Member of Phi Theta Kappa

NBCOT cert # 315670

Internship: 2013

Aurora Senior Living Facility at Bucks Hill - Waterbury, CT

Level II Fieldwork B

Farmington School System affiliated with Cheshire Fitness zone - Farmington, CT

Level II Fieldwork A

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