AMANDA L.

HOWINGTON

Corbin, Kentucky *****

606-***-****

ady85l@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Focused Certified Therapy Assistant with management experience that delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment. Offers 12+ years in the healthcare industry. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods.

SKILLS

Applies proficient knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and occupational interventions that can

Develops rapport with coworker, staff, and potential employees

Composes modifiable communication style to ensure understanding

Enjoys clinical reasoning and remains a calm problem solver during crisis

Conducted insurance billing

Demonstrates effective leadership

Overseen personnel recruitment

Executes task prioritization and time management

EXPERIENCE

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Beech Tree Post Acute Jellico, Tennessee

November 2021 - Current

Complied with corporate regulations, policies and procedures to maximize safety, security and overall trust in organization and employees..

Supported patient need, continuously assessing functional progress, safety and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.

Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Heritage Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility, Cornerstone Rehab Corbin, Kentucky

October 2020 - April 2021

Helped patients deal with different situations through effective training on basic living skills.

Improved patient outcomes by instructing caregivers in home programs and use of adaptive equipment.

Determined supplementary treatment needs by evaluating current daily living skills and capacities of different patients.

Assistant Director of Rehab/Certified Occupation Therapy Assistant

The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility (Cornerstone Rehab) Berea Kentucky Berea, Kentucky

June 2019 - September 2020

Hired and terminated department employees and completed related documentation according to company policies.

Spearheaded development, implementation and monitoring of department operational and productivity budgets.

Balanced department operations to address patient needs while maintaining fiscal requirements.

Trained, supervised, evaluated and counseled rehabilitation department employees to achieve and maintain highest standards of care.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Barbourville Nursing & Rehab Barbourville, Kentucky

January 2019 - September 2019

Met unique needs of each patient, selecting and carrying out appropriate therapies.

Helped patients deal with different situations through effective training on basic living skills.

Encouraged patients during therapy activities, monitoring and documenting performance and progress.

Maintained accurate documentation in alignment with department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries.

Promoted independent client functioning with use of therapist-approved treatment plans.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

PRN with HealthPro Heritage Corbin, Kentucky

June 2019

Promoted independent client functioning with use of therapist-approved treatment plans.

Improved patient outcomes by instructing caregivers on home programs and use of adaptive equipment.

Enhanced patient success with treatments by teaching them how to constructively channel emotional responses.

Assisted with treatment planning by evaluating capabilities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.

EDUCATION

Associates in Appied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Jefferson Community and Technical College, Louisville, KY

May 2019

Somerset Community and Technical College, London, KY

November 2017

Credit Hours Completed 100

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