Alix Overton
North Port,FL
Summary
Focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Level IIB Fieldwork Student
Sentara Therapy Center - Neuro
2021.03 - 2021.05
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Level IIA Fieldwork Student
Sentara Therapy Center - Redmill
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
Level 1B Fieldwork Student
Chesapeake Health And Rehabilitation Center
2019.10 - 2019.10
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Observed and recorded clients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
- Communicated and collaborated with other healthcare professionals involved in the care of the clients'.
- Maintained and promoted a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs
- Monitored clients' performance in therapy activities while providing encouragement.
- Instructed or assisted in instructing, clients' and their families in home programs, basic living skills, and use of adaptive equipment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Level 1A Fieldwork Student
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
2019.05 - 2019.07
- Selected therapy activities to fit clients needs and capabilities.
- Observed and recorded clients' progress, attitudes, and behavior; and maintained this in the records
- Maintained and promoted a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
- Monitored clients' performance in therapy activities providing encouragement.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with clients.
- Demonstrated therapy techniques
- Instructed patients how to deal constructively with their emotions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach05.2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA12.2015
Associate of Science - Science
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA05.2013
Skills
- Healthcare Regulations
- Observational Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Adaptive Equipment
- Communication
- Hardworking
Timeline
Level IIB Fieldwork Student
Sentara Therapy Center - Neuro
2021.03 - 2021.05
Level 1B Fieldwork Student
Chesapeake Health And Rehabilitation Center
2019.10 - 2019.10
Level 1A Fieldwork Student
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
2019.05 - 2019.07
Level IIA Fieldwork Student
Sentara Therapy Center - Redmill
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Science - Science
Tidewater Community College
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - NBCOT
- Florida State License for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - NBCOT
- Florida State License for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Similar Profiles
Mikhaela HauryMikhaela Haury
LPTA at Sentara Therapy Center- Neuro RehabLPTA at Sentara Therapy Center- Neuro Rehab
Prativa RegmiPrativa Regmi
Vision Therapist at Caring Vision Therapy and Neuro-Vision Rehabilitation CentreVision Therapist at Caring Vision Therapy and Neuro-Vision Rehabilitation Centre
Jemeika AmpeyJemeika Ampey
Administrative Associate at Sentara Therapy PediatricsAdministrative Associate at Sentara Therapy Pediatrics