Caring COTA with extensive experience working with populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients' progress. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations for patient activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark, OH
10.2022 - Current
Assist Occupational Therapists with patient evaluations and assessments.
Provided direct care to clients, including therapeutic activities and exercises.
Maintain accurate records of client progress and treatments.
Assist children with various behavioral diagnosis and provide parents intervention tools to work on at home and school.
Adapted activities or materials to meet the needs of a variety of patient populations.
Current settings include outpatient, inpatient, and acute services
Certified in lymphedema, assisting patient with effectively performing MLD and applying short compression bandaging for upper and lower extremities
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Total Care Therapy
Columbus, OH
08.2022 - 10.2022
Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.
Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark, OH
02.2017 - 08.2022
Cleaned and prepared patient rooms, beds, and gurneys in compliance with sanitation standards.
Completed general cleaning functions in assigned areas according to established procedures and schedules.
Performed shift lead duties.
Registration Specialist
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark, OH
05.2020 - 01.2022
Gathered patient demographics and insurance information.
Collaboratively communicated with all medical staff including physicians, nurses, aids, and paramedics.
Experienced in Meditech and EPIC electronic documentation.