Occupational Therapist Far Rockaway
Resume:
LEAH
HOROWITZ
adyeiv@r.postjobfree.com
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Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Reliable and compassionate Occupational Therapist offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of 2 and 20. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Volunteer Service - Childcare Volunteer
Far Rockaway, NY • 06/2022 - Current
NYC Department of Education - Occupational Therapist Far Rockaway, NY • 02/2011 - Current
WORK HISTORY
Helped children make positive behavior choices by
moderating interactions and modeling appropriate
behaviors.
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Improved children's self-esteem with supportive care and positive reinforcement.
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Maintained flexibility to work with children of various ages, different personalities and in different roles.
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Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and directing activities.
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Cared for physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children.
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Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide
comprehensive treatment and support.
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Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
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Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
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Delegated facility maintenance tasks to aides for
cleanliness and preparedness of treatment rooms.
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Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
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SKILLS
• Medical Coding Capability
• Initial Patient Assessments
Acute and Rehabilitative
Care
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• Outcome Planning
York College of The City
University of New York
Jamaica, NY • 12/2010
Master of Science:
Occupational Therapy
Kingsborough Community
College of The City
University of New York
Brooklyn, NY • 07/2005
Associate: Science Education
EDUCATION
Continuing education in
Subject
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CERTIFICATIONS
• AOTA member
Pediatrics 2010 License -
[Year]
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Licensed Occupational
therapist ; December 2010
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• Reiki Completion
• Sensory Intergration
Womens League Community - Direct Care Worker
Brooklyn, NY • 10/1998 - 10/2005
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary
treatment team.
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Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
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Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
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Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
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• Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals. Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
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Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
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Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
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Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
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Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life.
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Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize
opportunities for wellness.
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• Prioritized opportunities for performance improvement. Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
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Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and
efficiently.
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Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
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Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced
environment.
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Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
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Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
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Performed duties in accordance with applicable
standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
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Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
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Family Friends And Neighbors - Childcare Provider
Brooklyn, NY • 06/1995 - Current
Determined specific needs and provided most
appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
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• Administered medication as directed by physician. Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical
appointments.
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Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or
respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
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Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
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Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
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Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
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Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
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Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
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Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
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Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
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Enforced rules and managed behavior through
developmentally appropriate discipline.
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Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Led team to achieve [Result], earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information please email me at
adyeiv@r.postjobfree.com or call me at 845-***-****.
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English/Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
LANGUAGES
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