Ashley Gassaway
Neosho,MO
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in developing and implementing individualized care plans, sensory integration techniques, and fine motor skill enhancement to support children's developmental needs. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, facilitating successful outcomes and positive interactions with patients and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor and Studio Owner
Meaningful Movements Dance Company
Seneca, Missouri
08.2014 - Current
- Monitored attendance records, class sizes and student progress.
- Provided feedback on student performance during rehearsals or classes.
- Researched music, costumes and props for performances.
- Assisted in developing fundraising initiatives to support the studio's activities.
- Created choreography for performances and special events.
- Ordered supplies such as costumes, shoes, makeup and other items needed for performance preparation.
- Scheduled rehearsals, performances and competitions.
- Organized and managed a variety of classes for students of all ages and abilities. We service students with special needs so my OT skills come in very useful.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Access Potential Therapy Services
Republic, MO
08.2006 - Current
- Conducted assessments including formal standardized testing, informal assessment tools and parent and caregiver interviews.
- Trained family members on how to help children become more independent in everyday tasks.
- Created progress reports and documentation for each patient on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to create an effective plan of care for each patient.
- Instructed parents and caregivers in strategies to support their child's therapy goals at home.
- Advised teachers and school personnel on classroom modifications or accommodations for students with special needs.
- Monitored patients' progress closely during treatments; adjusted treatments accordingly based on response.
- Provided therapeutic interventions, such as sensory integration, fine motor skills development and activities of daily living training.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
RehabCare
Neosho, MO
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Helped patients learn to perform basic tasks such as eating, grooming, and dressing.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Belmont University
Nashville, TN12-2011
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ozark Technical Community College
Springfield, MO12-2005
Skills
- Sensory integration
- Fine motor development
- Progress documentation
- Therapeutic interventions
- Patient assessment
- Family training
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Activity planning
- Individualized treatment planning
- Early intervention techniques
- Motor skills development
- Handwriting improvement
- Play-based therapy
- Strength and endurance training
- Fine motor coordination
- Pediatric assessments
- Oral motor skills
- Feeding therapy
- Treatment plan adjustment
- Treatment implementation
Timeline
Dance Instructor and Studio Owner
Meaningful Movements Dance Company
08.2014 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
RehabCare
01.2009 - 08.2011
Registered Occupational Therapist
Access Potential Therapy Services
08.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Belmont University
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ozark Technical Community College