Assistant Therapist

Jill Swingle

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Professional Summary

Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a compassionate approach to those struggling with life’s basic activities. Detail oriented flexible and creative in interpersonal relationships to help achieve patient’s goals. Core Qualifications

• Four years professional experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a skilled nursing facility setting and PRN home health with seniors and children.

• Highly motivated in participating in the well-being and happiness of others

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and works well under pressure

• Very patient, enjoys working on a team or individually

• Effectually communicates within an interdisciplinary team and occupational therapist to meet patient goals and provide highest level of care

• Actively participates in weekly meetings and care plan meetings geared towards patients progress and goals

Experience

Senior Rehab Solutions, Temple, TX 01/04/2017 –

07/01/2019

PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 12/01/2016 – Present Synergy Rehabilitation, Temple TX, Houston TX

Reliant Rehabilitation, Georgetown, TX, Round Rock TX, Belton TX, Humble TX Integrity Therapy Services, Houston TX

Collab Therapeutic Services, Houston TX

• Worked under the supervision of occupational therapist providing therapy to help patients develop and improve daily living and working skills.

• Review Plan of Care (POC) and document patient progress and abilities

• Worked with geriatric and pediatric patients with developmental disabilities in activities to promote socialization, independence and physical coordination.

• Helped patients with stretches and other exercise as directed by the occupational therapist.

• Taught energy conservation, joint protection techniques and transfer training.

• Followed individual treatment plans monitored patient activities to ensure correct performance and provided encouragement.

• Documented billing of health insurance provider.

• Worked evenings and weekends to accommodate patients’ schedules. Degree Program Field Work, Health South - Austin, TX 06/01/2016 –0 7/30/2016

• Worked in hospital setting providing education regarding safety during activities of daily living.

• Provide group therapy to improve strengthening of core muscles, cognition and memory.

• Schedule planning for patient therapy needs.

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Austin Community College – Austin TX 08/01/2014 – 08/01/2016

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