Aislinn Lalikos
Topsfield,MA
Summary
Motivated and passionate occupational therapy student with hands-on clinical experience in various healthcare settings. Possesses strong interpersonal skills, familiar in patient assessment and treatment planning while adhering to ethical standards of practice. Competent in ability to assess patient status and adjust to their unique health needs. Looking forward to maximizing patient quality of life through safe participation in treatment activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
OT Student Clinician
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Treated clients with aphasia post-stroke in an on-campus clinic alongside speech therapy students under the supervision of licensed OT and speech staff.
- Completed the evaluation process, administered assessments including the COPM, ACS, and TUG, planned and implemented interventions, reassessed clients, and contributed to discharge planning.
- Collaborated with CSD students to integrate learned alternative communication strategies from speech therapy into OT treatment sessions.
PCA
Tempus Unlimited
Lynnfield, MA
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in daily activities, including feeding, dressing, cooking, and household tasks for an individual with quadriplegia.
- Provided emotional support and aided in tech use.
OT Student Clinician
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided outpatient neurorehabilitation OT services under a licensed OT faculty's supervision at the pro-bono outpatient neurorehabilitation clinic
- Evaluated a client’s occupational participation using the COPM to establish client goals and create a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan.
- Administered the MoCA and modified Functional Reach Test (mFRT)
- Curated a home program for core strength to promote dynamic sitting balance in reaching activities necessary for the client’s desired occupations.
- Implemented compensatory strategies including adaptive equipment recommendations for self-feeding and meal prep, work simplification, and positioning for tremor suppression and coordinated UE movements.
OT Aide (intern)
Beverly Hospital
Beverly, MA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepped for OT sessions by cleaning desired space and obtaining appropriate items
- Collected patient vitals before and after each therapy session.
- Assisted in bed mobility and two-person transfers.
Education
Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown, MA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
MCPHS University
Boston, MA05-2023
Skills
- Occupational therapy support
- Introduction to alternative communication
- Patient care
- Fundamentals of the OT process
- Introductory neuromuscular knowledge
- Interprofessional collaboration
Timeline
OT Student Clinician
MGH Institute of Health Professions
09.2024 - 10.2024
OT Student Clinician
MGH Institute of Health Professions
05.2024 - 08.2024
PCA
Tempus Unlimited
02.2024 - 09.2024
OT Aide (intern)
Beverly Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
MCPHS University
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