Christen Hecking
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Objective: Client-centered Occupational Therapy Assistant seeks position in fast-paced, caring environment with room for advancement.
Education:
Keiser University, Tallahassee, FL May 2008 - April 2012
Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy
Graduation Date: April 20, 2012
3.75 Grade Point Average
Dean’s List: Summer Semester 2008 - Spring Semester 2009
Honor Roll: Winter Semester 2011 - Spring Semester 2012
Skills and Qualifications:
Experienced in implementing specific treatment plans to restore function in ill and injured patients.
Familiar with intervention models including Biomechanical, Rehabilitative, Sensorimotor, and Cognitive.
Experienced in using group and individual treatment techniques in various settings including in-patient, out-patient, skilled nursing facilities, and the school system.
Extensive experience with day-to-day operations of various business environments.
Excellent working individually or in a team setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Clinical Experience:
Healthcare Innovations for Results in Education, Inc., Gulf Breeze, FL
Planned and implemented group and individual treatment sessions to help students achieve educational goals.
Responsible for all progress notes to ensure accurate focus towards client’s goals.
Communicated with parents, teachers, and counselors as a multi-disciplinary team.
Assisted in the piloting of The Kindergarten Handwriting Program designed to teach proper handwriting techniques and screen for needs of early intervention.
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, FL
Clinical experience in the In-patient Rehabilitation Center.
Responsible for planning and implementing treatment to help clients achieve their specific goals.
Responsible for all progress notes and discharge summaries.
Responsible for accurate reporting to a multi-disciplinary team during team meetings.
Completed a rotation on the Acute-care floor.
Archbold Medical Center, Thomasville, GA
Completed a rotation on the In-patient Rehabilitation Floor.
Participated in therapies on the In-patient Rehabilitation Floor.
Memorial Hospital, Bainbridge, GA
Conducted In-patient clinical rotations.
Participated in therapies in the on-site Skilled Nursing Facility.
Participated in therapies in the Decatur County School System.
Employment History:
Crosswinds Health and Rehabilitation Center, Greenville, FL 2012 - Present
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Develop and implement treatment programs for individual patients to help them achieve specific goals.
Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in order to provide the best, well-rounded care for each client.
Responsible for all progress notes and discharge summaries.
Ensure compliance with all Medicare guidelines.
Uphold the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
Lewis Jewelers, Thomasville, GA 2009-2011
Sales Associate
Operated as part of a sales team.
Assisted in the training of new associates.
Responsible for daily financial reports.
Responsible for accurate monthly and yearly financial report maintenance.
Designed advertisement bill-boards and emails.
Prepared merchandise education and quotes for customers.
Fishbonz Gourmet Grille, Thomasville, GA 2008-2009
Operated as part of hospitality team in a high-end restaurant.
Oversaw function of team for evening shifts.
Assisted with scheduling of employees.
Responsible for financial reporting and cash register maintenance.
Responsible for meeting health code standards for the safety of consumers.
Consistently in the top 5 for sales and customer satisfaction.
References Available Upon Request