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Benita Dralle

Midlothian,VA

Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 12 years of experience working with stroke, cardiac, with other debilitated individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. 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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Hill Valley Healthcare (Lakeside Health And Rehab)
12.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in Long Term Care settings.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

ProMedica
07.2011 - 12.2022
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
  • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
05.2011

Skills

  • Healthcare Regulations
  • Company Guidelines
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Home Exercise Programs
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Community Reintegration
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Therapy Communication

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Hill Valley Healthcare (Lakeside Health And Rehab)
12.2022 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

ProMedica
07.2011 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Trident Technical College
Benita Dralle