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Mental Health Assistant

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Salary:

60,000

Posted:

January 11, 2021

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Heather Fox, OTR/L

**** ******* ** **, ***** Rapids, MI 49505 269-***-**** adjcpl@r.postjobfree.com January 10th, 2021

To whom it may concern,

My name is Heather Fox and I am a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist with experience in skilled nursing, home health and inpatient rehabilitation. I have gained experience within the field in discharge planning, educating clients and families regarding management of conditions and insurance reimbursement, interdisciplinary collaboration, conduction and attendance of meetings to address management of cases, and scheduling of services.

I have a passion and desire to improve the lives of others and am now seeking a wellness coordinator position to facilitate and ensure excellent care to those vulnerable populations.Though I have enjoyed my time as a clinician, I have found growth and excitement towards a new role that would allow me to coordinate care on another level.

Within my role as an Occupational therapist thus far, I have demonstrated a high level of initiative and have been recruited to fill roles within management on an as-needed basis. My organizational, communication, and leadership skills as well as my strong competency with computer systems have allowed me to excel in all positions that I have filled. My strengths include professional relationship-building, effective client and interdisciplinary communication, client satisfaction and safety, organization, punctuality, and a priority for patient-driven care. I am confident that my time spent as a clinician will allow me the ability to provide skilled care coordinator services effectively and will add value to your company. I believe I would be a great fit within your organization and I would love to be considered for the position on your team. Sincerely,

Heather A. Fox

Heather Fox, OTR/L

1013 Oaklawn St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 269-***-**** adjcpl@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy December 2018 Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

o Mary A. Vodopic and Ruby Bukovac Hardy Endowment Scholarship o Haenicke Institute for Global Education Study Abroad Scholarship Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services May 2015 Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Major: Interdisciplinary Health Services; Minor: Holistic Health o Magna Cum Laude

o Haenicke Institute for Global Education Study Abroad Scholarship EMPLOYMENT

Pure Home Health - OTR/L in Home Health Care, per diem Grand Rapids, MI July 2020-Current

Evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions including but not limited to Parkinson Disease, dementia, stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and musculoskeletal injuries

Educate patients and caregivers regarding durable medical equipment, transfer training, safety recommendations and long term planning for progressive conditions

Provide treatment to homebound patients utilizing modalities such as ultrasound.

Document efficiently and timely while managing a high volume caseload Functional Pathways - OTR/L in Subacute Rehab/SNF, full time and per diem May 2019 - Current Grand Rapids, MI

Administer assessments such as the Modified Barthel Index, Functional Reach and Modified Functional Reach assessment, SLUMS, Allen Cognitive Level Screen, and Time Up and Go

Provide education to patients, caregivers and staff in pressure relief, safe transfers, positioning, and supervision recommendations

Supervise and collaborate with four certified occupational therapy assistants to provide exceptional and efficient therapy services to patients within a 49 bed facility

Fulfill managerial duties, including medicare and case management meetings, on an interim basis upon absence of the director in multiple facilities

Worked as the lead full-time Occupational therapist at Marywood until the closure of the building in May 2019; subsequently continued with Functional Pathways at another building part time and PRN.

Encore Rehabilitation - OTR/L in Skilled Nursing February 2019 - December 2019 Kalamazoo, MI

Implemented assessments such as the Barthel Index, Functional Reach Assessment, and Power-Mobility Indoor Driving Assessment

Created an individualized plan-of-care for evaluated residents with a variety of diagnoses including Alzheimer’s, amputation, cerebrovascular accident, orthopedic surgery, and COPD

Became proficient with Rehab Optima electronic documentation system LEVEL II FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE

Kindred at Home – Home Health September – December 2018 Grand Rapids, MI

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o Provided Occupational therapy treatment to adults with various physical and neurological disabilities while maintaining a full caseload, scheduling of patients, and contacting physicians for referrals

o Delegated tasks and collaborated with certified occupational therapy assistants Mary Free Bed – Inpatient Rehabilitation; CVA July – September 2018 Grand Rapids, MI

o Implemented evidence-based Occupational therapy treatment, on the stroke team, to adult’s recovering from neurological deficits and covered off-team patients with a variety of diagnosis o Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team and reported on patient progress during team meetings

LEVEL I FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital – Inpatient Mental Health September – December 2017 Kalamazoo, MI

o Provided group treatments focused on mechanical assembly and movement and balance for adults with mental illness

Marion R. Spears Teaching Clinic: Skills for Living Outpatient Pediatric Clinic May – June 2017 Kalamazoo, MI

o Educated parents on sensory dysregulation and activities to promote regulation o Provided treatment for children with sensory processing disorders and social skill deficits STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

Global Perspectives of Pediatrics August – September 2017 Santo Domingo and San Pedro, Dominican Republic

o Provided therapy for children with cerebral palsy and sensory processing disorder in one-on-one sessions

o Documented and made recommendations to caregivers for individualized plan of care International Perspectives on Aging

Dublin, Belfast, Donegal, Limerick, Cashel, and Galway - Ireland July - August 2014 o Engaged in group therapy sessions with older adults at various memory care facilities o Observed and assessed technology and programs designed for older adults with dementia in Ireland o Developed team and leadership experience

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant

College of Health and Human Services: Western Michigan University September 2017 – May 2018 o Primary Investigator: Dr. Michelle Suarez, Ph.D, OTR/L o Project Titles: “Language profiles of school-age children who have experienced maltreatment” and

“Challenges and resources available for mothers in opiate recovery: A qualitative study” o Completed data collection and analysis using SPSS Undergraduate Student Research Volunteer

Marion R. Spears Teaching Clinic: Finicky Feeders – Kalamazoo, MI September - December 2015 o Primary Investigator: Dr. Michelle Suarez, Ph.D, OTR/L o Project Title: “Laboratory food acceptance in children with autism spectrum disorder compared with children with typical development”

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Heather Fox, OTR/L

1013 Oaklawn St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 269-***-**** adjcpl@r.postjobfree.com REFERENCES

Matt Bailey, COTA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Renewal Rehab

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Courtney Millard, COTA

Life Enrichment Program Director

Vista Springs of Holland

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Susan Kobe, PT