COTA/L - Occupational Therapy Assistant Professional

Coretta Warren, COTA/L

Windsor, CT 860-***-**** ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Professional COTA who is adaptable to change in new situations. Experienced health care professional who ensures that clients’ needs are met according to their treatment plan. Maintains a sincere interest in clients’ progress and team success. Values continued growth within the occupational therapy field. Utilizes therapeutic use of self to establish a meaningful connection with the client.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ability to present using PowerPoint and Excel

Skilled at developing an activity analysis and SOAP notes for clients

Knowledge of clinical reasoning and ethical standards in Occupational Therapy

Understands the roles of a COTA within standards of practice established by the AOTA

Ability to work well with others in a team to promote progress with patient interventions

Willingness to further expand knowledge base on documentation in any setting OTA Philosophy: Every patient is an individual who has the potential to return to their prior level of function. It is important for the COTA to demonstrate therapeutic use of self when treating patients. Upholding ethical standards as well as providing a safe environment for interventions is essential for patients to achieve their personal goals. EDUCATION

Goodwin University, East Hartford, CT

Associate of Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant Graduated December 2018 Cumulative GPA: 3.37/4.00 Dean’s List: Spring and Fall 2017, Spring and Summer 2018, Fall 2018 LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING

NBCOT-Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, October 2019 COTA/ L.- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in State of Connecticut #2040 Expiration June 2026 BLS-CPR/AED: American Heart Association Expiration August 2025 CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Inter Community: Common Ground, East Hartford, CT November 2018 – January 2019 Level II B

• Planned and led 1-2 OTA based group activities per week for high functioning clients with mental illness in areas such as IADLs, fine and gross motor skills, coping skills, memory recall, social participation, and social etiquette.

• Assisted individuals with mental health deficits and intellectual disabilities to develop a study guide for college course work.

• Collaborated with and assisted two other OTA students as they led group activities.

• Created an activity analysis and SOAP notes daily as a form of documentation for each group activity.

• Applied competency in activities with knowledge in therapeutic use of self.

• Helped to create a safe environment for all members of Common Ground Project Worth Transitional School, East Hartford, CT September 2018 – November 2018 Level II A

• Emphasized safety of intellectually challenged students while providing appropriate independence in mobility.

• Coached and directed students/young adults to complete tasks in a supported work environment through modeling of tasks and verbal cueing.

• Planned activities for students based on ADLs, leisure, fine and gross motor skills, and memory recall.

• Applied competency in activities based upon grading to meet clients’ individual needs.

• Completed one (1) activity analysis per shift based on student observations during treatment sessions and reviewed notes with OT supervisor.

Coretta Warren, COTA/L

EMPLOYMENT

HealthPro Heritage LLC. July 2023 – Present

Greater Hartford Homecare in conjunction with Masonicare at Home Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Provide skilled occupational therapy in home environment to patients of various diagnosis under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to improve:

Cognitive skill

Muscle strength

Coordination

Endurance

Mobility

Perceptual abilities

Sensory awareness

Sitting and standing tolerance

Balance

Activities of daily living

Joint protection

Work simplification

Orientation

• Able to provide appropriate and timely skilled notation of therapeutic interventions.

• Provided safe therapeutic interventions for patients according to their goals to return to their prior level of function.

• Worked with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop treatment activities consistent with the individual needs for each patient.

Powerback Rehabilitation, Agawam, MA March 2022 – January 2023 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Provided client centered occupational therapy to acute and long-term and patients in skilled nursing facility setting under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist but not limited to:

Cognitive skill

Muscle strength

Coordination

Endurance

Mobility

Perceptual abilities

Sensory awareness

Sitting and standing tolerance

Balance

Activities of daily living

Joint protection

Work simplification

Orientation

• Able to provide appropriate and timely skilled notation of therapeutic sessions.

• Provided safe therapeutic interventions for patients according to their goals to return to their prior level of function.

• Worked with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop treatment activities consistent with the individual needs for each patient.

• Cleaned, maintained, and reported the need to acquire and repair equipment as necessary. Brightstar Care, Windsor Locks, CT May 2013 – February 2014 Certified Nursing Assistant

• Provided home care to 2-3 clients daily including a client with dementia

• Served as a Companion to clients while providing personal care and light housekeeping

• Drove clients to various appointments and community activities while reporting to the nurse and doctors on the patient care team

• Made meals for clients and reminded them to take their medication Utopia Home Care Inc., Hartford, CT May 2012 – July 2013 Certified Nursing Assistant

• Provided home care for 2 to 6 clients per day living in the Hartford area

• Ensured a safe environment inside and outside of the home in a professional manner

• Performed light housekeeping and chores for clients

• Prepared daily meals and reminded clients to take their medication

• Assisted clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while providing holistic patient care VNA Healthcare, Hartford, CT June 2005 – May 2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Provided home health and personal care to 5-6 clients per day

• Assisted clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including dressing, making the bed and bathing

• Re-positioned clients who were bedridden to prevent ulcers and increase mobility

• Transferred clients from their beds to a wheelchair to move about within the home. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Served as the Leader of a local Church youth group, with a focus on “gospel miming” which is a form of dance. Member, American Occupational Therapy Association

Member, ConnOTA

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