Aidan O'Brien
McKinney,TX
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards doctorate in occupational therapy. Adept at working with various patient populations ranging from geriatric to pediatric special needs. Future aspirations include rehabilitating individuals of all abilities to improve overall quality of life and engagement in meaningful occupation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Woman's University
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Aided in grant writing, data analysis, and research publication under Dr. Heather Roberts and Dr. Angela Shierk in the department of occupational therapy. Research focused on constraint-induced movement and goal-directed therapy in pediatric cerebral palsy population.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Moore Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted with daily classroom activities facilitated by the primary special education teacher. Full-time care for the physical and emotional health of students while aiding with curriculum and lessons in a functional classroom setting.
Home Health Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Home health care for local geriatric population. Companionship, overnight shifts, and aiding in activities of daily living for seniors within the comfort of their own homes.
Occupational Therapy Technician
Apex Rehab
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Part-time therapy tech during the academic year administering modalities and aiding in therapeutic exercises with patients.
Occupational Therapy Technician
Covenant Hand Therapy
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Administered physical agent modalities (PAMs) and completed clerical duties for occupational therapy clinic specializing in hand therapy.
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health & Exercise Science, Psychology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12.2021
Additional Information
- Pi Theta Epsilon, President 11/2022 - 11/2023
Pi Theta Epsilon is an honors society of scholars dedicated to the growth of occupational therapy as a profession. As president, oversight of the Bridging the Gap project as well as upkeep of research and fundraising are primary duties.
- Student Occupational Therapy Association, Member 11/2022- present
Member of SOTA at Texas Woman’s University. A student-led organization that contributes to the advancement of occupational therapy and provides community-based opportunities to further student engagement and experience
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Woman's University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Moore Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
Home Health Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
05.2021 - 12.2021
Occupational Therapy Technician
Apex Rehab
08.2019 - 03.2020
Occupational Therapy Technician
Covenant Hand Therapy
05.2019 - 08.2019
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Health & Exercise Science, Psychology
University of Oklahoma