Breanna Karnes, S/OTA
Hillsboro,OH
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant Student with a strong background in compassionate caregiving. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through effective collaboration with families and caregivers. Skilled in first aid and safety, ensuring a secure environment while fostering dignity in personal care. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and wellness. Developed strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle various patient needs effectively. Looking to leverage these skills in new, dynamic environment to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Care Worker
06.2022 - Current
- Consistently monitored client''s vital signs, reporting any significant changes to medical professionals promptly for appropriate intervention.
- Safeguarded client privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information, adhering to HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Collaborated with family members and caregivers to provide a consistent and supportive care environment, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Helped maintain client hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing assistance, fostering dignity and self-esteem in daily routines.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean living space for clients, contributing to their overall wellness.
Lifeguard
Longs Retreat Family Resort
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored safety of guests in and around lake.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Adena Medical Center
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting treatment approaches based on individual patient needs, preferences, and goals.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients, families, and caregivers to address concerns or questions about the therapy process.
- Assisted in evaluating patients'' needs and abilities, contributing to effective occupational therapy interventions.
- Supported patients'' goals by providing guidance on adaptive equipment use and home modifications.
Restaurant Waiter
OLD Y Restaurant
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively during busy shifts, ensuring prompt attention to all guests'' needs.
- Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift.
Education
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OHAssociate of Applied Science -
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio, OH05-2026
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OH05-2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate caregiving
- Mobility support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid and safety
- Patient care
- ADL/IADL Training
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Bloodborne Pathogen
- HIPPA
- Congress Of Future Medical Leaders
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Adena Medical Center
09.2025 - 11.2025
Restaurant Waiter
OLD Y Restaurant
08.2023 - 10.2024
Home Health Care Worker
06.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Longs Retreat Family Resort
03.2022 - Current
Southern State Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
Shawnee State University
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School