Overview
Work History
Education
Level I Fieldwork Experiences
Volunteer Experience
Honors/Awards
Certifications
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Candace Heinlein

Caledonia,MI

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapy Technician

Orthopedic Associates Of Michigan
10.2022 - Current
    • Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
    • Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
    • Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
    • Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.

Behavioral Technician

MOKA
06.2021 - 09.2022
    • Delivered specialized therapy interventions to children with autism in alignment with treatment plans set by BCBA.
    • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create a safe and supportive environment.
    • Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational, and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.

Direct Care Worker

Heritage Homes Inc.
05.2018 - 01.2020
    • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective person-focused care.
    • Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager and supervisor.
    • Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
    • Completed OT and PT plan to ensure patients reached their full mobility potential and notified supervisor when plans needed to be altered.

Secretary

Squires Funeral Home
06.2016 - 08.2017
    • Responded to inquiries from internal and external parties to facilitate communication or provide direction.
    • Read and routed correspondence to organize workflow.
    • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy -

Western Michigan University
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2026

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04.2021

Level I Fieldwork Experiences

Western Michigan University's Hand Clinic

Grand Rapids, MI, May 2024-August 2024

Western Michigan University's hand clinic helps those following an orthopedic injury or disease impacting the upper extremity that affects their ability to engage in their occupations. Services include education, therapeutic exercise, orthosis fabrication, manual therapy, modalities and activity modifications. The clinic serves individuals of the community who are uninsured or underinsured at no cost.

  • Diagnoses
  • Assessment experience
  • Intervention focus
  • Documentation experience

Volunteer Experience

  • Kid's Food Basket
  • Camp Counselor for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
  • Relay for Life
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Kid's Science Olympiad

Honors/Awards

  • Dean's List
  • National Society of Leadership and Success

Certifications

  • CPR: American Red Cross - Date Completed: 12/2/23 - Expires: 12/2/25

Timeline

Physical Therapy Technician

Orthopedic Associates Of Michigan
10.2022 - Current

Behavioral Technician

MOKA
06.2021 - 09.2022

Direct Care Worker

Heritage Homes Inc.
05.2018 - 01.2020

Secretary

Squires Funeral Home
06.2016 - 08.2017

Doctor of Occupational Therapy -

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Grand Valley State University
Candace Heinlein