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Work History
Education
Skills
Licensure and Certifications
Clinical Practicum Experience
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Brittany DeYoung

Saint John,IN

Summary

I am a graduate of Brown Mackie College with an Associate's Degree of Applied Science in occupational therapy assistant. My GPA was 3.92/4.0. I have six years of experience in occupational therapy with a background in mental health, home health, skilled nursing and long-term acute care. I am an empathetic and highly-motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant. Experienced with geriatric populations, psychiatric populations and high acuity patients. I am patient and kind with a passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong work ethic, therapeutic use of self, interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team setting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA

AMG Specialty Hospital
Merrillville, IN
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services to clients in LTAC setting, PRN.
  • Instructed patients in activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating.
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals regarding patient care plans and progress.
  • Instructed family members on how to implement therapeutic interventions for their loved ones.
  • Created documentation that accurately reflects the client's progress towards achieving their goals.
  • Monitored patients' safety during treatments and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.

COTA

Regency Hospital Company LLC
Portage, IN
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services to clients in LTAC setting, PRN.
  • Instructed patients in activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating.
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals regarding patient care plans and progress.
  • Instructed family members on how to implement therapeutic interventions for their loved ones.
  • Created documentation that accurately reflects the client's progress towards achieving their goals.
  • Monitored patients' safety during treatments and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.

COTA

Creative Health Solutions
Chesterton, IN
10.2022 - 04.2024
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services to clients in SNF setting, PRN.
  • Instructed patients in activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating.
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals regarding patient care plans and progress.
  • Instructed family members on how to implement therapeutic interventions for their loved ones.
  • Created documentation that accurately reflects the client's progress towards achieving their goals.
  • Monitored patients' safety during treatments and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Monitored patient rehabilitative activities for proper execution and offered encouragement.

COTA

Sebo's Casa of Hobart
Hobart, IN
04.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services to clients in SNF setting, PRN.
  • Instructed patients in activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating.
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals regarding patient care plans and progress.
  • Instructed family members on how to implement therapeutic interventions for their loved ones.
  • Created documentation that accurately reflects the client's progress towards achieving their goals.
  • Monitored patients' safety during treatments and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Monitored patient rehabilitative activities for proper execution and offered encouragement.

COTA

One Home Health LLC
Schererville, IN
12.2019 - Current
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services to clients in Home Health setting, full time.
  • Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
  • Instructed patients in activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating.
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals regarding patient care plans and progress.
  • Created documentation that accurately reflects the client's progress towards achieving their goals.
  • Monitored patients' safety during treatments and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.

COTA

My Rehab and Wellness
Crown Point, IN
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services to clients in psychiatric setting, PRN.
  • Recommended modifications in lifestyle habits or environmental factors which would promote mental health and wellness.
  • Instructed patients in activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating.
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals regarding patient care plans and progress.
  • Created documentation that accurately reflects the client's progress towards achieving their goals.
  • Monitored patients' safety during treatments and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.

COTA

Neurobehavioral Hospital
Crown Point, IN
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services to clients in psychiatric setting, full time.
  • Recommended modifications in lifestyle habits or environmental factors which would promote mental health and wellness.
  • Facilitated group sessions designed to improve social interaction among participants, improve coping skills and promote community reintegration.
  • Implemented individual treatment sessions for patients unable to attend group sessions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant -

Brown Mackie College
12.2017

Skills

  • Typing
  • Spanish
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Behavioral Health
  • Dementia Care
  • Rehab
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Timely Paperwork Completion
  • Client Communication
  • Responsible And Dependable
  • Team Collaboration

Licensure and Certifications

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, NBCOT, 399762, Active
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant, State of Indiana, 32003318A, Active
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant, State of Illinois, 057.004969, Active
  • CPR Certified, American Heart Association, 10/24
  • Crisis Prevention Training, 08/21

Clinical Practicum Experience

Sebo's
  • Hartsfield Village, Fieldwork II, Rotation II, Munster, IN, 11/2017-12/2017, 300 hours
  • Franciscan Saint Margaret Behavioral Health, Fieldwork II, Rotation I, Dyer, IN, 09/2017-10/2017, 300 hours
  • Behavior Learning Solutions Fieldwork I, Merrillville, IN, 04/2017, 40 hours

Coursework

  • Intervention in Mental Health
  • Therapeutic Media
  • Functional Anatomy I, II
  • Intervention in Geriatrics
  • Introduction to Occupational Therapy
  • Intervention in Physical Rehabilitation
  • Intervention in Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Intervention in Pediatrics and Adolescents
  • Management, Scholarship, and Professional Responsibilities

Timeline

COTA

AMG Specialty Hospital
03.2024 - Current

COTA

Regency Hospital Company LLC
08.2023 - Current

COTA

Creative Health Solutions
10.2022 - 04.2024

COTA

Sebo's Casa of Hobart
04.2022 - Current

COTA

One Home Health LLC
12.2019 - Current

COTA

My Rehab and Wellness
05.2019 - 01.2021

COTA

Neurobehavioral Hospital
07.2018 - 05.2019

Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant -

Brown Mackie College
Brittany DeYoung