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Anika Clarke-Kingston

Laurel,United States

Summary

Dedicated Occupational Therapist with diverse experience. Compassionate and skilled, with extensive experience in home health, outpatient, and school-based settings. Passionate about enhancing the lives of children, and individuals of all ages, through personalized therapy interventions. Proficient in developing and implementing customized treatment plans that support clients in achieving their full potential.
Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with educators, parents, and healthcare professionals to create individualized strategies.
Experienced in patient assessment, therapeutic intervention, and adaptive strategies to enhance daily living skills.
Demonstrates an ability to foster positive outcomes through effective communication, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving techniques.
Committed to maximizing independence and functionality, and successfully improving clients' quality of life in various clinical environments.
Eager to contribute my skills and experience to a dynamic team focused on fostering growth and development in students and clients with diverse abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School-Based Occupational Therapist

DC. Public Schools
Washington, DC
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhance children's abilities in visual motor skills through targeted interventions in school settings.
  • Conducted assessments using standardized tools, skilled observations, checklists, and interviews to develop individualized occupational profiles.
  • Target neuromuscular, skeletal, and cognitive challenges in young individuals to enhance motor and sensory processing skills.
  • Develop customized education and intervention plans focused on student goal attainment.
  • Worked collaboratively with parents and educators to create strategies enhancing academic accessibility.

Clinical Occupational Therapist

Milestone Therapeutic Services
Washington, DC
08.2013 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated the integration of assistive technology into classroom and home settings when appropriate.
  • Created and executed therapeutic plans tailored to clients' needs.
  • Ensured continuous improvement by analyzing and reporting progress.
  • Guided families on methods to enhance children's academic progress and behavioral objectives at home and school.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to ensure best possible outcomes for students.

Clinical Occupational Therapist

Clear Speech and Language Services
Beltsville, United States
09.2019 - 06.2024
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and ergonomic solutions for caregivers, families, clients.
  • Recommends appropriate levels of care necessary for community health and wellness.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Provide interventions to clients to address deficits impacting their daily activities of living.
  • Compiled comprehensive reports detailing patient care plans and progress milestones.

Home Health Occupational Therapist

Ideal Nursing
Washington , DC
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Monitored safety of home environment by identifying potential hazards and making appropriate recommendations for risk reduction.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.
  • Educated patients and families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations.
  • Developed discharge plans which included community resources for continued care after completion of services.
  • Provided training on compensatory strategies used to manage disabilities such as vision impairment or hearing loss.
  • Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
  • Created detailed documentation outlining assessment results, treatment plan objectives and outcomes achieved by patient during course of treatment.
  • Promoted independent functioning through education on energy conservation techniques and proper body mechanics during performance of activities.

Education

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Marymount University
Arlington, VA
05-2025

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2009

Skills

  • Patient evaluations
  • Staff education and training
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient management
  • Goal-setting experience
  • Intervention planning
  • Documentation skills
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Multitasking Abilities

Affiliations

  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)
  • The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA)
  • District of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapist (DCOTA)

Certification

OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered

District of Columbia and Maryland

Hobbies and Interests

  • Journaling life experiences
  • Yoga
  • Community involvement with children with disabilities
  • Participant of parent teacher association at Friends Community School

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School-Based Occupational Therapist

DC. Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

Home Health Occupational Therapist

Ideal Nursing
08.2022 - 12.2023

Clinical Occupational Therapist

Clear Speech and Language Services
09.2019 - 06.2024

Clinical Occupational Therapist

Milestone Therapeutic Services
08.2013 - 08.2024

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Marymount University

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Howard University

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Howard University

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