Akasha Dorman

• Provided direct occupational therapy services in multiple SNF settings as a PRN COTA.
• Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.

• Dance genres include: Kizomba, Semba, Soca,
  Calypso, and Afro-beats.
• Travel internationally and across the USA to teach at
  festivals and special events.
• Provide individualized lessons for students who need
  extra instruction.
• Developed techniques to teach students how to
  isolate body movements.
• Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual
  dance performances.
• Assisted with coordination and administration of
  complete dance program.

• Provided OT services to patients throughout during
  Covid- 19 while maintaining proper precautions
  according to CDC guidelines.
• Provided direct occupational therapy services in multiple Select Rehab Skilled Nursing Facility settings.
• Participated in continuous improvement by
  generating suggestions, engaging in problem solving
  activities to support teamwork.

• Provided direct occupational therapy services in
  Home Health, SNF, Mental Health Facility, and Acute
  in-patient settings.
• Implemented patient centered treatment interventions to support
  autonomy which increased patient participation in therapy sessions.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary
  treatment team.
• Provided education to facility staff and patient
  family members to increase carry over of treatment
  Recommended equipment and created adapted
  equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities
  for wellness.

• Created and promoted user friendly monthly
  calendar and daily schedules with graded activities
  for clients with different functioning levels.
• Responded to crisis situations, and responsible for
  documentation according to state requirements.
• Taught individuals' self-care, daily living,
  communication and social skills, vocational skills,
  assisting in community experiences, and
  implementing behavior reduction programs.
• Received 2 promotions, from Direct Care
  Professional to Unit Supervisor within 3 months, then
  to Activities Director.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital: Inpatient Rehab, Ability Plus: Pediatric outpatient/ School

• Directed therapeutic activities for clients to improve
  performance skills in daily living.
• Planned and implemented client centered
  therapeutic interventions.
• Established competency in creating home exercise
  programs/restorative programs for client.
• Collaborated with multiple disciplines in
  rehabilitation department.
• Maintained documentation of patient progress
  toward goals set by Occupational Therapist.
• Helped modify and build assistive devices.
• Helped to improve hand strengthening and
  coordination skills.
• Developed behavior modification plan utilized by
  multiple clients.
• Taught age appropriate ADLs.

• The Hale Hand Center (Outpatient Rehab)
• Advanced Motion Therapeutic, Inc. (Outpatient/
  In-home Rehab)
• Easter Seals (Psycho-social Setting)
• Child and Family Consultants Inc. (Outpatient
  Pediatrics)