Susan Spellman

* ******** ***** ******** *****, NY 10930

adg9ok@r.postjobfree.com 845-***-****

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Licensed (COTA-L) with extensive experience the rehabilitation of patients with varied diagnoses. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to ensure exceptional customer service to all patients and family members. Cheerful and encouraging work style while maintaining professional protocol to all members of the clinical staff. Creative problem solver with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with all written and computerized documentation. EXPERIENCE Jerry and Dolores Turco Medical Rehab Center Lincoln Park, NJ Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant June 2010 – Present

Support patient population age 40-100 years old.

Plan daily treatment sessions and provide OT services to patients with various diagnoses

Instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment, ADL function, safety awareness, and therapeutic exercise and activities for achievement of patient’s goals.

Record a daily note and weekly summary on the progress of each patient.

Attend weekly utilization review meeting with the team to discuss progress and projected discharge date of each patient.

Organize family meetings and discuss progress of each patient, projected discharge date, level of assistance upon discharge, and durable medical equipment needed for the patient.

Coordinate purchasing of durable medical equipment for patients. Greenwood Lake School District Greenwood Lake, NY

Teacher’s Aide March 1993 – June 2010

• Supported students with intellectual and developmental disabilities one-on-one and in group environments

• Assisted the students with classroom assignments and tests.

• Graded daily homework and tests.

• Substituted for the Special Education Teacher during her absence by implementing lesson plans for student instruction.

• Supervised groups of students during lunch and recess. Tuxedo Recreation Day Camp Tuxedo, NY

Assistant Director July 1999 – August 2008

• Supervised camp counselors and children aged 5–13 years old.

• Planned daily activities and off-site trips.

• Coordinated and supervised daily swim lessons.

• Created a nurturing, safe, educational, and fun environment for the children. EDUCATION Rockland County Community College, Associates in Applied Science Suffern, NY

GPA – 3.8

December 2009

ACCOMPLISHMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, EDUCATION CREDITS

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Dean’s List

Phi Sigma Omicron

Continuing education credits in Modalities; How the Brain Forms New Habits: Why Willpower Is Not Enough; Anatomy, Physiology and Treatment Ideas

CPR/AED certified: February 2018 to February 2021

Allcare Orthotic & Prosthetic Services – Prosthetic Advances (1 credit)

36.5 Credits from Institute for Natural Resources (INR) REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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