Cliodhna Savage
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a mid-level position as a COTA that will challenge me and help enhance my skills through continuing education opportunities.
EDUCATION
A.A.S- Associate’s Degree in Applied Science,
Occupational Therapy Assistant
May 2016
Eastwick College, Ramsey, NJ
Graduate, B.S- Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts
Production Design
May 2013
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Graduate, A.A.S. - Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts
June 2011
Minor, Interior Design
County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ
Graduate, A.A.S. - Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts
June 2008
Minor, Drama
County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ
Licensure:
Currently licensed in the State of New York
Licensure pending in the State of New Jersey
Provisional license in the State of Arizona
WORK EXPERIENCE
National Staffing Solutions.
Queens and Brooklyn, NY
May 2019- Present
COTA/L
●Short and Long term rapid recovery rehab for the geriatric population. Broad range of diagnoses including THR, BKA and AKA, Stroke and variety of cognitive issues including Dementia. Interventions based on getting patients ready for home discharge or assisted living facilities.
RCM Healthcare Services
The Plaza Rehabilitation Center, Bronx, NY
July 2017- December 2018
COTA/L
• 750 bed nursing home in Bronx, NY servicing long term and short term rehabilitation to geriatric population. Diagnoses range from hip replacement, SCI, CVA, visual impairments, dementia, obesity and COPD.
Regeis Care Center, Bronx, NY
December 2016- July 2017
COTA/L
• Short and Long term rehabilitation center involving patients with a wide range of disabilities including AKA, SCI injuries, hip and knee replacements, fractured clavicle, CVA and bullet wound head trauma. Interventions based on long or short term care for patients. Short term interventions included; simulated car transfers, “grocery shopping”, meal prep, laundry simulation, grooming and hygiene tasks and transfers. Long term patient Interventions included range of motion, positioning, adaptive equipment for self- feeding, positioning and dressing tasks.
Macie Publishing Company, Rockaway, NJ July 2007- Oct 2015
Clerical
Kid’s Dance Caravan, Randolph, NJ (Seasonal) 2011-2013
Dance Teacher
Gold’s Gym, Whippany, NJ October 2009- 2011
Yoga and Physical Fitness Instructor
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member, American Occupational Therapy
Association
Member, Arizona Occupational Therapy Association
YogaFit
REFERENCES
Available upon request.