Brennan Jackson
Alton,IL
Summary
I have worked for over 6 years with patients with developmental and intellectual disabilities ensuring patients had proper diets, adaptive equipment and assisting with meals as needed. I also have an active food handlers license, restaurant experience and proficient in proper sanitation and cleaning practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
Alton, IL
02.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge with healthcare lingo, able to read medical paperwork and help determine current functional needs
- Trained new OTAs on all aspects of occupational therapy, including patient observation and assessment, application of therapy techniques, and administration of medical devices
- Managed OT aides and provided guidance, effective communication and support in the OT office to ensure that progress was being made with each new resident
- Facilitated staff education and training to implement highest level of resident care
- Successfully created rapport with residents and staff members to ensure the highest quality of care
- Problem solved conflicts within department and with customer
- Carefully crafted unique treatments following OTR plan of care to promote highest level of functioning.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tara Therapy
Granite Cit, IL
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Served client needs on an as needed basis
- Able to adapt in multiple environments with unknown facilities and residents.
Paraprofesional
Edwardsville School District
Edwardsville, IL
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Bartender
Grafton Winery
Grafton, IL
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Host
Fin Inn
Grafton, Illinois
05.2008 - 11.2013
- Resolved conflicts between customers when necessary.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
- Took reservations over phone and in person.
- Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
- Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the restaurant.
Education
Associate of Science Occupational Therapy -
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL12.2016
Skills
- Guest services
- Documentation review
- Time management
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Effective Communication
- Creative Minded
- Organization
- Emotional Intelligence
- Empathetic Listener
- Proficient in food handling
- Assisting patients in dining room and ensuring proper diets
- Maintain clean and sanitized work areas
- Food handlers license
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
02.2019 - Current
Paraprofesional
Edwardsville School District
04.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tara Therapy
10.2017 - 03.2020
Bartender
Grafton Winery
08.2015 - 01.2018
Host
Fin Inn
05.2008 - 11.2013
Associate of Science Occupational Therapy -
Lewis And Clark Community College