Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Resume:
Sean Stockdale
Innovative occupational therapy assistant
Lexington, KY 40504
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I am a broad-minded and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team. I enjoy collaborating with the OTR to assist patients in identifying the goals needed to maximize their functional abilities. I use a friendly approach to identifying with patients. I take great pride in providing therapeutic interventions that are unique and patient centered. I work on the premise that with compassion, respect, and integrity I can achieve the highest level of patient participation and therefore productivity.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Thrive Therapies PLLC - Lexington, KY
June 2020 to January 2023
Provided unique and innovative therapeutic interventions to residents of Richmond Place senior living community. Introduced and educated members of the rehabilitation team in the use of virtual reality augmented therapy with skeletal tracking. Taught Aqua Pilates class in the summer months. Organized events such as bowling excursions, virtual bowling tournaments, and Christmas wrapping parties. I am a firm believer that if you make therapy fun and enjoyable, patients will be more engaged in their therapy and this will be reflected in greater therapeutic outcomes. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Villages Health and Rehabilitation Center
September 2018 to May 2019
9/2018 to 5/2019
Provided services to residents of The Villages and surrounding areas with a wide variety of diagnosis. Was awarded numerous patient appreciation awards. Was requested to become a part of the multidisciplinary therapy team by my clinical instructor. Focused on unique forms of therapy tailored to the needs and wants of patients to make therapy meaningful to the patient while also making it enjoyable. Was consistently chosen to assist therapy team with difficult patients. Always maintained productive standards of 92%.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Comprehensive Home Health- COTA - Ocala, FL
March 2016 to September 2018
Ocala, FL. 3/2016 to 9/2018
Provided training utilizing adaptive and compensatory techniques to facilitate increased safety and independence in performing ADL's safely within their home environments. Trained family and caregivers in techniques to safely assist patients with performing ADL's with focus on safe transfer techniques to protect both patient and themselves. Was consistently requested by return patients and family members based upon previous success with therapeutic interventions. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Avante at Ocala - COTA - Ocala, FL
October 2014 to March 2016
Provided unique, client centered therapeutic interventions based on evaluation and plan of care developed through collaboration with OTR and interdisciplinary team. Provided services to geriatric population in skilled nursing environment with respiratory wing with vent dependent patients. Was awarded employee of the quarter and received 4 shining star patient appreciation awards. Mobility consultant
American Mobility - The Villages, FL
March 2014 to October 2014
Provided consultation and assessment of DME needs for customers. Provided sales, and service of wheelchairs, power chairs, scooters, as well as positioning orthotics for mobility products. Owner/Project manager
Masterglass, LLC
January 2004 to October 2014
Provided sales, installation, and service of commercial storefronts, curtain walls, shower doors, and residential services. Provided skilled review of construction plans to provide bids and assure compliance with building codes. Secured the subcontract for the 1.5 million dollar segmented curtain wall for Trine University, Angola, IN.
Recording Engineer
Coronet Recording Co - Columbus, OH
February 1994 to December 2003
Recorded, mastered, and edited recordings for clients including: Ohio State University Marching Band, Opera Columbus, OSU Men's Glee Club and many others. Increased business by over 300% in one year and began the commercial production of the OSU Marching Band's yearly release. Medical Equipment Consultant
Motion Medical - Columbus, OH
August 1991 to March 1994
Worked with Doctors, clients, and insurance providers to determine the equipment that best suited the needs of the client. Was consistently one of the top 3 producers for the company. Education
Associate in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brown Mackie College - Fort Wayne, IN
2014
Skills
• Dementia Care
• Autism Experience
• Program Development
• Home Care
• Special Education
• Caregiving
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Alzheimer's Care
• Senior Care
• Group Therapy
• Meal Preparation
• Medical Imaging
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Health
• Hospital Experience
Awards
Employee of the quarter
June 2015
Shining Star Awards
April 2017
Awarded shining star awards on multiple occasions. Shining star awards are patient appreciation awards given for going above and beyond expectations and achieving superior results through use of innovative, client centered therapeutic interventions. Certifications and Licenses
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
October 2014 to October 2023
BLS Certification
CPR Certification
Certified Dementia Practitioner
May 2022 to Present
Additional Information
SKILLS
• Skilled in patient relations Patient assessment expert
• Focused on consistent quality care Patient-focused therapy
• Broad respiratory care knowledge Adaptive to changing environments
• Training in use of multiple documentation platforms
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