Abigail Roycraft
Summary
I strive to focus on students' abilities and I excel in enhancing students functional outcomes. Through hard work, flexibility, attention to detail, and interdisciplinary collaboration, I am committed to fostering developmental progress and independence in students with diverse needs. With an empathetic and compassionate nature, it is always my goal to significantly improve functional life skills of individuals so that they can live their most independent lives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Worked with students in an Autism Spectrum Disorder Education program
- Worked with students in a Moderately Cognitive Impairment Education program
- Worked with students in an Early Childhood Special Education program
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual student preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved student outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, executive functioning, and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted students with completing basic daily living activities such as toileting, dressing and self-feeding.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Supported and built caring relationships with students with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, and developmental delay.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in a classroom setting.
Chiropractic Office Manager
Highland Family Chiropractic
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed daily operations of the chiropractic office, ensuring a smooth workflow for patients and staff alike.
- Improved patient satisfaction by streamlining office procedures and implementing efficient scheduling systems.
- Oversaw all aspects of patient care coordination, including appointment scheduling, treatment plans, and follow-up communication.
- Maintained accurate financial records for the practice, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Implemented new billing and insurance processes, reducing errors and increasing revenue collection rates.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encore Rehabilitation
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in skilled nursing facility settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Macomb Community College
Macomb, MI05.2015
Associates of General Studies -
Macomb Community College
Macomb, MI05.2015
Skills
- Fine motor skills development
- Activity analysis
- Collaborative teamwork
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
- Assistive technology use
- Range of Motion improvement
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Social-skills development
- Functional life skills development
- Pediatric therapy techniques
- Sensory processing improvements
- Sensory integration strategies
Certification
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant [November 2015 - present]
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [September 2015- present]
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training : [Certified: 02/02/2020-09/26/2024]
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2020 - 06.2023
Chiropractic Office Manager
Highland Family Chiropractic
05.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encore Rehabilitation
12.2016 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Macomb Community College
Associates of General Studies -
Macomb Community College