Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer
Caroline Cook

Caroline Cook

Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 24 years of experience and Two College Degrees in search of a new career adventure! Empathetic, Committed, Hard Working professional with extensive experience in geriatric, adult and pediatric populations. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve not only motor,cognitive and ADL skills. but overall Health and Wellness. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills. I'm available weekends and holidays too.

*References Available Upon Request*

Work History

Owner/Manager/Office Manager/Yoga Instructor

HelloHappy Studio
New Orleans, LA
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Train, Educate, Supervise Teacher Assistants
  • Adjust Budget & Finances
  • Owner and Manager of Hello Happy Studio
  • Certified Teacher of Children's Yoga for Children of ALL Abilities
  • Provided Group as well as Individual Yoga Classes.
  • Offered Holiday Yoga Camps

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pediatric Therapy Solutions
Prairieville, LA
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Train, Educate, & Supervise Rehab Techs
  • Lead Early Intervention Groups and Lead Afterschool Programs
  • Provide Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services including MNRI and Tactile Integration to Patients in Outpatient Clinical Setting for Children Babies-Teen Age with varying Diagnosis.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.

Licensed Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

HealthPRO Heritage
New Orleans, LA
01.2012 - Current
  • Provide Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services to Students in School Setting with Varying Diagnosis
  • Grades Prek-High School.

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Early Steps
New Orleans, LA
01.2003 - 08.2019
  • Provide Early Intervention Occupational Therapy Services to Babies and Toddlers in their Natural Setting.
  • Educated Families and Caregivers about how to implement Developmentally Appropriate Activities and Exercises in Child's Home setting.

Travel Therapist

TherEX
Morgan City, LA
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Provided Occupational Therapy services to Adult Patients of Varying Diagnosis in Multiple settings including Rehab, SNF, Acute, ICU, Outpatient Clinic, and Nursing Home.

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Southern Flex Rehabilitation
01.2003 - 01.2010

Provided OT services to Adult patients with Varying Diagnosis in Home Health Settings.

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

RehabCare
Marrero, LA
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Provide OT services in Rehab, Acute SNF, and Clinical setting
  • (PRN)
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ochsner Hospital
Jefferson, LA
01.2000 - 05.2006
  • As a Floater Therapist, Provided Occupational Therapy Services to Adult Patients Varying Diagnosis all Settings including SNF, Rehab, Acute, ICU, Ortho Floor, Stroke Team, and Outpatient Clinic.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Dixon Medical Center
Covington, LA
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Provided OT services Inpatient Rehab and SNF setting.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.

Guest Services Associate

English Turn Golf And Country Club
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.1996 - 01.1997

Greet Visitors and Customers

Server Dining Area

Server for Banquets and Special Events

Stocked Bar and Golf Carts

Hostess for Open Houses

Child Life Specialist/Department Manager

Ochsner Hospital
Jefferson, LA
01.1991 - 12.1996
  • Train & Educate Childlife Assistants
  • Provided Clinical Education to Pediatric Patients and their Families and Provided Recreational Activities to Pediatric Patients in Acute and PICU Settings
  • Provided Nutritional Support, Appropriate Positioning,
  • ROM, and Developmental Stimulation to Babies in NICU
  • Provided Discharge Education to Families.

Education

AS - Occupational Therapy

Delgado Community College

Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education

Louisiana State University

Skills

  • SNF and Rehab Experience
  • ICU Experienc
  • Special Education
  • Experience with Children
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Hospital Experience
  • Home Care
  • Caregiving
  • Medical Records
  • Special Needs
  • Vital Signs
  • Classroom Management
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Certified Educator Infant Massage
  • Certified Teacher Kidding Around Yoga

Certification

  • Certified Teacher of Kidding Around Yoga. Yoga Instructor for Children
  • Certified Educator of Infant Massage

Timeline

Owner/Manager/Office Manager/Yoga Instructor

HelloHappy Studio
01.2017 - 01.2022

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pediatric Therapy Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2022

Licensed Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

HealthPRO Heritage
01.2012 - Current

Travel Therapist

TherEX
01.2008 - 01.2012

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Southern Flex Rehabilitation
01.2003 - 01.2010

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Early Steps
01.2003 - 08.2019

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

RehabCare
01.2003 - 01.2007

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ochsner Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2006

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Dixon Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2000

Guest Services Associate

English Turn Golf And Country Club
01.1996 - 01.1997

Child Life Specialist/Department Manager

Ochsner Hospital
01.1991 - 12.1996

AS - Occupational Therapy

Delgado Community College

Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education

Louisiana State University
Caroline Cook