Occupational Therapy Candidate with Direct Care Experience
Resume:
Amari Bradford-Sargent
(***) *** – **** Austin, TX ************@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Master of Occupational Therapy Expected, 04, 2027
Earlham College Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences 05, 2025
Second Major: African and African American Studies
Richmond, IN
GPA: 3.54
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Health & Wellness Assistant October 2025 – Current
Grand Living at the Grove Austin, TX
●Providing compassionate and personalized care to assisted living residents, assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and safety checks.
●Provide compassionate and engaging care to residents in the memory care unit.
●Monitoring and documenting clients' health conditions and progress, ensuring timely communication with nursing staff and family members to maintain optimal care plans.
●Escorting them to engaging activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being, contributing to improved quality of life and client satisfaction.
Home Care Aid May 2024 – August 2025
Home Instead Dayton, OH
●Providing compassionate and personalized care to elderly and disabled clients, assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
●Monitoring and documenting clients' health conditions and progress, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers and family members to maintain optimal care plans.
●Implementing engaging activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being, contributing to improved quality of life and client satisfaction.
Intern June 2024 – August 2024; May 2025 – August 2025
Job and Family Services Montgomery County, OH
●Supported case management staff and contributed to client intake and service referrals.
●Observed and documented interactions relevant to healthcare access and social determinants of health.
●Gained exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration between OT, social services, and public health professionals.
Team Lead May 2024 - May 2025
Center for Social Justice
Earlham College Richmond, IN
●Assisted in developing flyers and distributing community engagement initiatives.
●Developed and maintained partnerships with local organizations, facilitating collaborative projects that addressed systemic social issues and promoted equity.
●Organized educational workshops, empowering community members with knowledge and resources to take action on social justice issues.
●Created a podcast as a safe space for community members to talk about and further understand social justice topics around the world.
SKILLS
Clinical: Patient care, client documentation, cultural competence
Software: Microsoft Excel, Canva, Zoom, Adobe
Communication: ASL (basic), Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
African and African American Studies Undergraduate Thesis April 2024 – May 2025
"Sankofa Remedies: Wrestling with the Black Maternal Health Conundrum in the United States" Earlham College Richmond, IN
●Researched integration of traditional Black healing practices into maternal health care.
●Explored systemic barriers and OT intervention strategies for high-risk pregnancies.
Health Sciences Undergraduate Thesis February 2025 – May 2025
“Beyond Birth: Occupational Therapy’s Impact on Black Mothers Experiencing High-Risk Pregnancies” Earlham College Richmond, IN
●Investigated OT interventions tailored to the physical and psychosocial needs of Black mothers with high-risk pregnancies.
●Proposed community-based OT solutions to address disparities in maternal care access and outcomes.
Global Health Epic Advantage May, 2023 – June, 2023
Costa Rica and Peru Abroad Program
Earlham College Richmond, IN
●Provided healthcare services to underserved regions.
●Studied culturally responsive care models in international public health settings.
VOLUNTEER
Have a Gay Day
Dayton. OH
July 2025 - Present
Dayton Metro Library
May 2024 - January 2025
Dayton. OH
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
●Earlham College, Resident Assistant August 2022 – May 2025
●Black Student Union, Convenor October 2023 – May 2025
●Earlham College, Teaching Assistant January 2024 – May 2025
●Center for Social Justice, Team Lead May 2024 – May 2025
●Student Advisory for the Black Student Experience, Community Engagement March 2023 – December 2024
●Center for Social Justice, Co-Community Outreach Coordinator September 2023 – May 2024
HONORS AND AWARDS
Karen Keller LaFollette Endowed Award Earlham College 2025
●Awarded to students who exemplify a high degree of dedication to social service and social justice.
Manning Marable-AAAB Endowed Scholarship Earlham College 2024
●Awarded to a student who has demonstrated understanding of the culture and experience of African Americans.
Excellence in Inclusive Community Development Award Earlham College 2024
●Awarded to a resident assistant who has demonstrated an extraordinary understanding of the culture and experience of minority groups to provide an inclusive community living environment.
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