April Cleveland
Athens
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapy Assistant with a strong medical background and proven success at Chandler Nursing Center. Expert in implementing evidence-based treatment plans and fostering patient relationships, enhancing recovery outcomes. Skilled in adaptive equipment design and effective communication, ensuring patient education and safety throughout therapy. Committed to improving fine motor skills and promoting independence.
Experienced with therapeutic interventions that promote patient recovery and independence. Utilizes patient-centered approaches to maximize treatment efficacy and comfort. Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and strong interpersonal skills to support patient success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chandler Nursing Center
11.2024 - Current
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
- Strong rapport with resident's family members
- Environmental safety recommendations for transfer to home
- Strong medical background
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
- Efficiently managed time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pedal Hill Nursing and Rehab
05.2015 - 11.2024
- Acting Director of Rehabilitation for 2 weeks per year
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual patient.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and individualized care.
- Supported patient recovery by implementing therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
- Assisted in the design of adaptive equipment for patients, increasing their independence in daily living tasks.
- Enhanced patient progress by providing one-on-one assistance during therapy sessions.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to dynamic patient schedules and fluctuating caseloads, ensuring timely and effective care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address common challenges faced by patients in a supportive environment.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Ensured a safe therapeutic environment through proper equipment maintenance and attention to infection control protocols.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient needs and adapted treatment plans accordingly to maximize results.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cedar Lake Nursing Home
10.2009 - 05.2015
- Evaluated patients'' progress towards goals regularly, adjusting treatments accordingly for optimal improvement rates.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
- Efficiently managed time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and individualized care.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Ensured a safe therapeutic environment through proper equipment maintenance and attention to infection control protocols.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupation Therapy Assistant
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05-2009
Skills
- Therapeutic exercises
- Activity analysis
- Fine motor skills
- Wheelchair assessments
- Clinical team collaboration
- Coordination exercises
- Group therapy facilitation
- Adaptive equipment
- Geriatric therapy
- Range of motion
- Strength training
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Gross motor skills
- Cognitive retraining
- Balance training
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation skills
- Family and patient education
- Intervention planning
- Discharge planning
- Direct patient care
- Staff education and training
- Group therapy
- Progress monitoring
- Geriatric treatment
- Progress assessments
- Patient needs assessment
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Patient education
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Supervised occupational therapy assistant students at various levels
- Skilled with NetHealth documentation
- Staff and patient scheduling
- Led multiple inservices to educate staff on safety recommendations for positioning, transfers, and ADL's
- Inserviced staff on analysis of skills required for eating and self-feeding
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chandler Nursing Center
11.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pedal Hill Nursing and Rehab
05.2015 - 11.2024
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cedar Lake Nursing Home
10.2009 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Occupation Therapy Assistant
Navarro College
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