Certified Occupational Therapy
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**********@*****.*** 708-***-**** ***** South Meadowood Road Crete, IL 60417
PROFILE
Proactive and detail-oriented Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with the ability to excel in a diverse environment working with a variety of diseases, illnesses, and disabilities that require rehabilitation. Experienced and knowledgeable in pediatrics, adult therapies and geriatric care.
EDUCATION
Brown Mackie College- Merrillville, IN
Associate of Science Major: Occupational Therapy Assistant Graduation Date: January/2015
Indiana University- Gary, IN
Bachelor of General Studies Concentration: Psychology Minor: Minority Studies Graduation Date: May/2011
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR & AED Certification -2015
Early Intervention Provider – Pediatrics CT50200317A - 2017
Illinois Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: 057004432- 2015
Paraprofessional, State and NCLB Approved, Springfield, Illinois- 2011
Certified Nurse Assistant, Best Med Care Institute, Dolton, Illinois- 2011
Electrical Stimulation Certification with ACP-2016
EXPERIENCE
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Town & country rehabilitation- March 2022 – present
Provide skilled occupational Therapy services to long-term care residents In a skilled nursing facility.
Collaborate with physical therapy, speech therapy and supervising OTR regarding patients functional outcome and plan of care.
Provide diagnosis appropriate interventions to increase patient’s QOL.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- FJ Home Health Providers- November 2019- July 2021
Renders occupational therapy services to medically appropriate home bound patients.
Corresponds with supervising OTR as needed to track therapeutic progressing through the set frequency.
Provides occupational therapy services to those with intellectual development disabilities within the bounds of CILAs, group homes and specialized workshops.
Educate patients and caregivers on methods to work on established occupational therapy goals.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -Select Rehabilitation- January 2019-Present
Implements individualized treatment plan, occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Provides Evidence- Based occupational therapy interventions throughout various skilled nursing settings including mental health.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Genesis Healthcare May 2017 – December 2018
Perform duties for a leading provider of Occupational Therapy for older adults in skilled nursing facilities, independent and assisted living communities, CCRCs, Transitional Care Units, patients' homes, hospitals, adult day care programs and outpatient clinics throughout the US.
Implements individualized treatment plan, occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ICG Rehab Services of Illinois April 2017 - Present
Provide medically prescribed occupational therapy services for children ages birth to three who are participating in the Illinois Early Intervention Program under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, company policies and professional standards of practice, to improve the quality of life.
Carry out the occupational therapy plan of care including exercise/treatment programs, functional activities and family education to improve functional abilities and activities of daily living.
Instruct, motivate and assist client/caregiver/family with a home program of exercises and self-care activities.
Observe record and report to the Occupational Therapist and/or physician the progress, client response and/or changes in condition.
Prepare documentation for the client’s clinical record in compliance with company policies, state/federal regulations and professional standards of practice.
Coordinate care by communicating with team members, both verbally and written and attending case conferences and meetings as necessary.
Participate in quality assurance activities as suggested by supervising personnel.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant HealthPro February 2016- May 2017
Authenticates patient information by reviewing medical history; current diagnosis; authorizing purpose of treatment.
Implements treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by educating techniques, such as, proper methods functional transfers, bed mobility and compensatory techniques for activities of daily and instrumental activities of daily living; monitoring activities to make sure they are performed properly.
Records patient occupational therapy progress for effective use by a registered occupational therapist.
Establishes a safe, secure, and healthy working environment by adhering to set legal regulations.
AFFILIATIONS
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
American Occupational Therapy Association, AOTA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Utilize various communication techniques to motivate patients.
Administer organizational skills for report processing, scheduling and maintaining records.
Acquainted with the following information systems; Casamba and Oracle.
Utilizes diverse therapeutic interventions and treatment plans to establish the appropriate occupational therapy outcome for each patient.
Demonstrates competency with standardized therapeutic assessments including the following: Functional Reach Test, Modified Functional Reach Test, Berg Balance Scale, Modified Barthel Index and the Allen Cognitive Level Screen.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Level II Fieldwork- Pediatrics
Plan and coordinate appropriate interventions for specific diagnoses pertaining to the pediatric population.
Completed over 300 hours of hands on experience of screening of potential OT services.
Assisted with various occupational therapy assessments and implementation in accordance with the guidelines and regulations of AOTA.
Level II Fieldwork- Geriatrics
Under direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapy practitioner.
Assist patients in maximizing their potential in ADLs.
Provided routine OT services to patients with various compromising medical diagnoses.
Observed and interpreted OT evaluations including utilizing the Barthel Index of Activities of Daily Living
Provided ADL retraining techniques.
Provided instruction on the proper use of special adaptive equipment.
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