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KYAIRA HEARD
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I'm passionate about helping others reach their fullest potential as well as mastering the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing physical and cognitive challenges. With a strong foundation in kinesiology, rehabilitation techniques, and patient-centered care, I'm eager to apply my classroom learning to real-world settings. Through clinical experiences and ongoing education, I'm committed to becoming a compassionate and skilled professional. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT 2023 - 2025
Rainbow Omega
STRETCH PRACTITIONER 2022 - 2024
StretchZone
BEHAVIORAL AIDE SPECIALIST 2021 - 2022
KidsPeace
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATES IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 Wallace State Community College Hanceville, AL
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN KINESIOLOGY Aug 2015 - May 2020 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
CERTIFICATION
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Jun 2023 - Jun 2025
BLS/CPR
SKILLS
Client-centered approach, Evidence-based practice, Clinical reasoning, Treatment planning, Data/performance analysis, Proficient in MS, Word, and Powerpoint, Conflict resolution, Group facilitation, Problem-solving. LINKS
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com.
REFERENCES
Laura Smith OTR/L, Wallace State Community College (*****.*****@************.***, 256-***-****); Kelly Wilson, COTA/L, Wallace State Community College (*****.******@************.***, 256-***-****); Tracie Chasteen, COTA/L, Cherokee County Schools (*********@***********.***, 256-***-****). Lead engaging social activities and recreational programs to enhance resident well-being, while fostering meaningful connections within the community.
Partner with healthcare teams to implement personalized activity plans, ensuring resident preferences and needs are effectively addressed.
Provided excellent customer service and developed personalized stretching sessions, assessed client mobility needs, and developed tailored flexibility programs to enhance overall wellness outcomes Implemented detail-oriented evidence-based stretching techniques while monitoring client progress through assessments and mobility benchmarks
Provided therapeutic support and crisis intervention for at-risk youth, implementing behaviour modification strategies and documenting progress through detailed case notes
Partnered with mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment strategies, presented new strategies to implement, and ensured consistent care delivery across multiple sessions