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Beth Rollins LMT, COTA

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with 27 years of experience and most recently obtained my license in Massage. Patient and communicative with a passion for helping patients to improve or maintain functional abilities. Acknowledged for concise time management skills, superior organization and effective communication. Strong passion to carry all of my vast experience and compassion into the senior population by providing education and comfort.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Complementary Therapist

Legacy Hospice
Elm Grove, Wisconsin
10.2023 - Current
  • Conducted energy healing techniques such as Reiki, crystal therapy and aromatherapy.
  • Developed strategies for stress management, relaxation, meditation and lifestyle changes.
  • Developed holistic treatment plans for clients based on their individual needs.
  • Advised family members on how best to support the recovery process of their loved one.

Staff COTA

Select Rehab
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed and monitored treatment plans for patients with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
  • Provided direct patient care services such as therapeutic exercises, activities of daily living training, and assistive technology instruction.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate appropriate therapy services for patients.
  • Instructed caregivers in home exercise programs and techniques to promote patient independence.

Recreation Specialist

Community Care Inc.
Waukesha, WI
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Organized, led and promoted interest in recreational activities.
  • Supervised and administered therapeutic recreational, educational and group activities.
  • Created documentation of patient treatment plans, change in treatment, progress and outcome evaluations to facilitate recordkeeping objectives.

Life Enrichment Specialist

Congregational Home
Brookfield, WI
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational therapy programs on subacute unit of facility
  • Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
  • Evaluated varied recreational needs/benefits as part of behavioral health support team

Staff COTA

Lessila Therapy
Brookfield, WI
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Implemented patient treatment plans as established by OTR in support of patient goals.
  • Provided education and instruction to patients and families.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.

Staff COTA

Preceptor Home Health and Hospice
Germantown, WI
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.
  • Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
  • Evaluated patients' rehabilitative needs, developed treatment plans and goals and delivered appropriate therapy.

Staff COTA

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice
Waukesha, WI
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
  • Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.

Education

Massage Therapy

Academy of Health
West Allis, WI
08.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
12.1997

Skills

  • Muscle and Soft Tissue Massage Techniques
  • Reiki 1 & 2 Certified
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Compassionate Touch Trained
  • Effective Communications
  • Aromatherapy
  • End of Life Doula
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Certification

  • Manual Lymphedema Training - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2018)
  • Reiki Level 1 & 2 - Beacons of Change 2020/2021
  • Death Doula Training (INELDA) 1/2024

Additional Information

  • Massage Externship: Elements Massage Elm Grove, WI
  • Castle Hospice (Volunteer): 2/2023- 10/2023
  • Moments Hospice (Volunteer): 5/2023- 10/2023

Timeline

Complementary Therapist

Legacy Hospice
10.2023 - Current

Staff COTA

Select Rehab
08.2023 - 09.2023

Recreation Specialist

Community Care Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2023

Life Enrichment Specialist

Congregational Home
09.2021 - 03.2022

Staff COTA

Lessila Therapy
06.2021 - 09.2021

Staff COTA

Preceptor Home Health and Hospice
02.2020 - 06.2021

Staff COTA

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice
01.2018 - 02.2020

Massage Therapy

Academy of Health

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Manual Lymphedema Training - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2018)
  • Reiki Level 1 & 2 - Beacons of Change 2020/2021
  • Death Doula Training (INELDA) 1/2024
Beth Rollins LMT, COTA