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Ashley Robertson
Continuum Rehab Group
St. Louis,US
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COTACertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantWork Type
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St. Louis, USMaryland Heights, MOOpen to relocation:
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Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant with 9 years in rehabilitation, specializing in patient mobility and daily ADL enhancements. Expertise in Alzheimer's and memory care, fostering independence and improving quality of life through innovative therapy programs. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and uphold health standards, driving positive patient outcomes.
2
Certifications
9
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA
1 Year 11 Months- Assisted patients in skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation, improving mobility and daily function.
- Implemented individualized therapy plans, leading to noticeable improvements in patient mobility and daily functioning.
- Identify patient needs and implement effective therapeutic interventions.
- Identified patient needs and implemented targeted therapeutic interventions, facilitating recovery progress.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Utilize adaptive equipment to support patient progress and independence.
- Developed creative therapeutic activities that engaged clients and accelerated recovery.
- Educated patients and staff on contracture management, fostering and encouraging a positive recovery environment.
- Educated patients and staff on contracture management, fostering and encouraging a positive recovery environnement.
Rehab Director-COTA
9 Months- Led rehab team to enhance patient care, achieving measurable improvements in recovery rates.
- Implemented therapy programs, resulting in significant patient progress and satisfaction.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, optimizing treatment plans and outcomes.
- Managed staff schedules, ensuring efficient operations and improved service delivery.
- Led weekly rehabilitation programs/health talks implementing evidence-based practices, significantly enhancing patient recovery rates and satisfaction.
Life Skills Technician- COTA
8 Months- Facilitate community reintegration for brain injury residents, enhancing their independence.
- Collaborate with OTs on assessments, ensuring comprehensive resident evaluations.
- Administer medications as a certified med tech, maintaining resident health standards.
- Lead community outings, promoting resident engagement and social skills.
- Train new staff, fostering a supportive and knowledgeable team environment.
- Facilitated community reintegration for traumatic brain injury residents, fostering independence and enhancing their quality of life.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to conduct assessments, ensuring accurate evaluations and measurable progress tracking.
- Managed medication administration as a certified med tech, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting resident safety.
- Led engaging community outings, enriching residents' social experiences and strengthening their connection to the community.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
1 Year 4 Months- Supported geriatric patients in overcoming limitations, enhancing life quality.
- Adhered to treatment plans, ensuring patient progress and satisfaction.
- Accurately maintained therapy records, contributing to effective patient care.
- Engaged in continuous learning, enhancing therapeutic skills and knowledge.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
2 Months- Conducted therapeutic sessions for children, enhancing their physical and psychosocial skills.
- Collaborated with OTR and COTA, ensuring effective treatment plans and patient progress.
- Monitored therapy activities, providing feedback and motivation for patient improvement.
- Collected data and administered assessments, interpreting results for therapy adjustments.
- Administered therapeutic interventions to children, fostering measurable improvements in their physical and psychosocial development using various high tech and holistic modalities.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, ensuring timely updates to supervisors and enhancing treatment strategies based on observed outcomes.
Education
Associates of Applied Health Science - Occupational Therapy
- Graduated with honors and top 15% in my class
- Field Work Settings:
- Hippotherapy
- Aquatic therapy
- Pediatric Therapy
- Orthopedic/Splint Rehab Therapy
- Home Health
Skills
Patient care planning
Traumatic brain injury care
Assistive technology
Home Health
Dementia Care
Alzheimer's Care
Memory Care
Mental health support
Sensory processing
Cognitive therapy
Group therapy
Documentation
Nethealth EMR Documentation
Medical Records
Cognitive support
Nutritional planning
Prosthetic training
Fall prevention strategies
Activity analysis
Meal Preparation
Safety assessments
Microsoft Word
Multitasking Abilities
Time management
Individual therapy techniques
Sensory integration
Team collaboration
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Cognitive therapy
Certification
Treatment of brain injury patients at Traumatic Brain Injury certification (Aug 2022 - Present), Level 1 medication and insulin at LIMA Certification (Sep 2022)
Interests
In my free time I love to garden
redecorate and organize my home
travel
read
yoga +meditation
spend time with my family. I love to enjoy life
the big and small moments.
Timeline
COTA
Continuum Rehab Group
10.2024 - Current
Rehab Director-COTA
Legacy Healthcare Services
12.2023 - 09.2024
Life Skills Technician- COTA
Health Bridge
07.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
NHC Healthcare Maryland Heights
01.2020 - 05.2021
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Special Cheers
01.2018 - 03.2018
Houston Community College - Coleman College
Associates of Applied Health Science from Occupational Therapy