Qualifications

I have twenty-six successful years of experience working with both physical and mental disabilities. I have the ability to work independently or as part of a team. I am creative in my approach to therapy and have the ability to adapt to each individual as needed.

Experience

10/2016-present

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Bay Care Home Care of Dunedin

A PRN position providing, Occupational Therapy services to clients within their home environment.

Responsibilities include implementation of treatment plans, daily computerized documentation, Patient

and caregiver education.

11/2015-11/2016

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Accomplish Therapy

A PRN position providing, Occupational Therapy services within a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities include implementation of treatment plans, daily documentation, Patient

and caregiver education.

2006- 10/2015

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Peninsula Care and Rehabilitation Center, Tarpon Springs, FL

A full time position providing Occupational Therapy services within a skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities include implementation of treatment plans, daily documentation, patient, family and caregiver education, quarterly screens, referral screens and weekly team meetings.

2008- 2009

Saxxon Rehabilitation Pasco and Pinellas counties, FL

A part time position providing Occupational Therapy services to clients in their home environments after a hospitalization. Emphasis on regaining their functional independence and quality of life safely.

2005 - 2006

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Life Care Centers of America, New Port Richey

A full time position providing Occupational Therapy services within a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Responsibilities include implementation of treatment plans, daily documentation, quarterly and referral screens and weekly team meetings.

2002-2005

Certified Occupational therapist, Berkshire Healthcare, New Bedford, MA

A fulltime position providing Occupational Therapy services within a skilled nursing and Rehabilitation facility. Providing ongoing education to family members and staff to ensure each patients individual needs are met both by the facility and upon discharge to their home. Other responsibilities include family meetings, home evaluations, follow-up appointments with Orthopedic Physicians, ordering equipment and daily documentation on patients progress toward goals.

2002- 2003

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Centennial, Healthcare, Fall Rivers, MA

Providing Occupational Therapy services within a Skilled Nursing facility and Rehabilitation facility. Responsibilities include implementation of treatment plans, ongoing family, patient and caregiver education, and daily documentation. In addition, I served as Assistant Rehabilitation Manager, responsible for ensuring all operations of the Therapy department were in order in the absence of the manager.

1999 - 2001

Primary Care Case Manager, L.I.F.E. Incorporated, Mashpee, MA

Provided skilled Occupational therapy services, and ongoing support to young adults with

Learning disabilities who were part of an assistant living program. Attended to the needs of each individual by assisting with daily routines both in the program and in the community. In addition to daily living skills, I was also responsible for doctor/therapist appointments, medication management and recreational activities. I implemented a personal health and hygiene course, which ran in six-week intervals for selected residents, it was a great success

1995-1999

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, MA

Worked for various companies providing Occupational Therapy Services including home care services. Responsible for providing skilled Occupational Therapy to clients within their home environments, after hospitalization to regain their functional independence and quality of life.

Education

Associate degree in Applied Science Major, Occupational Therapy, Mount Ida College, Newton, MA. 1995

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