Assistant Mental Health

Kayla Summerland - COTA

**** ******* *** **, ******, MN 55330

218-***-**** * *****************@*****.***

Seeking a rewarding position as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant where my creativeness and enthusiastic personality will commit to overall success for every client.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified in Adult and Infant CPR, First Aid, ABA Therapy

• Personable, communicator, and team player

• Accepting of challenging situations and willingness to adapt environments or activities

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Associate of Applied Science - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant August 2012

Herzing University – Crystal, MN

Dean’s List Honors

Member, Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association Since 2011

LEVEL II FIELDWORK

SUNNY DAYS THERAPY – Minnetonka, MN June 2012 – August 2012

• Performed early intervention on children, specializing with those with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Specialized in team meetings, family and caregiver trainings, and documentation skills

NEW RIVER MEDICAL CENTER – Monticello, MN April 2012 – June 2012

• Performed interventions with strong physical disabilities background in an acute rehab setting

• Experienced multiple disabilities and designed creative interventions for every individual

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

AUTISM MATTERS – Rogers, MN February 2011 - Present

Mental Health Practitioner/ Behavioral Therapist

• Provide ABA therapy for client treatment, including intensive table teaching, communication skills, vocal approximations and addressing behaviors

• Document daily, weekly, and monthly progress of clients

• Create natural environment teaching sessions to maintain client’s skills

PATHWAYS TO COMMUNITY – St. Paul, MN December 2010 – July 2011

Direct Support Professional

• Provided opportunities for each client to be more independent and reaching their individual goals

• Implemented Medication Management and documentation

• Served as role model to the clients and guided clients to make the right decisions

FRASER – Minneapolis, MN October 2010 – January 2011

Professional Care Assistant

• Assisted pediatric client with daily needs, such as, feeding, hygiene, and play activities

• Decreased behavioral problems, and created activities suitable for the client

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

• AUTISM WALK – Bloomington, MN September 2011

• SHARING AND CARING HANDS – Minneapolis, MN September 2011

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