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Ardley Joseph

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant inpatient and outpatient settings. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COTA-L

Viera Health & Rehab Ctr
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in a SNF settings.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.

COTA-L

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
11.2018 - 01.2022
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.

COTA-L

Naadom Therapy Services LLC
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with pediatric patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and developmental delay.

COTA-L

Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
04.2017 - 12.2019
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Keiser University
Melbourne
12.2016

Skills

  • Casamba
  • Rehab Optima
  • Net Health
  • Modality Modification
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Safety Protocols
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Coordination and Balance
  • Group Activities
  • Dietary Needs
  • Rehabilitation Techniques

Clinical Experience

  • Harmony Farms - Hippotherapy
  • Joe’s Club - Adult Day-Care for Alzheimer's Patients
  • Hale Hand Center - Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Rockledge Health & Rehabilitation Center - Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Coastline Physical Therapy - Outpatient Clinic

Certification

NBCOT Certification 381659

License Biennium OTA 15867

Languages

Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

COTA-L

Viera Health & Rehab Ctr
04.2019 - 01.2022

COTA-L

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
11.2018 - 01.2022

COTA-L

Naadom Therapy Services LLC
10.2017 - 12.2019

COTA-L

Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
04.2017 - 12.2019

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Keiser University

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