Caroline Sarro
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Caring entry-level OTR with compassion for supporting individual needs and helping clients to engage in meaningful occupation. Passionate job seeker with strong work ethic eager to begin professional career as an occupational therapist.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Nanny
Private Care
Milton, MA
03.2018 - Current
- Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
PCA
Tempus Unlimited, Inc.
Middleboro, United States
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisting a teenage girl with disabilities in activities of daily life
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Eaton Alliance
Provo, UT
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in IADL and leisure occupations
- Supported quality of life and promoted health and wellness through companionship and engagement in meaningful activities
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding of their unique challenges.
Guest Service Advocate
Target
Taunton, United States
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Helped guests find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs
- Improved overall client satisfaction rates by promptly addressing concerns or issues with proposed solutions.
Facility Supervisor
Keene State College
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Check in members as they enter the facility
- Regularly cleaned towels and uniforms
- Assist in first aid and provide ice
- Help with memberships and group exercise sign ups
PCA
Northeast Arc
Hanson, Massachusetts
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Helping a 7-year old girl with non-verbal autism
- Assisting in feeding, changing and bathroom duties
- Finding activities and promoting participation
Camp Counselor
The Bridge Center
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Assist with feeding, changing, and bathroom duties
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
PCA
At home
Bridgewater, MA
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Providing at home care for a 90-year old dementia patient
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
Bake Shop Clerk
Stop & Shop
Whitman, MA
10.2014 - 11.2016
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the bake shop by adhering to rigorous sanitation protocols.
- Addressed customer inquiries professionally and promptly via phone or email correspondence.
- Organized backroom storage areas effectively for easy access to ingredients and supplies during production.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2022
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Patience and understanding
- Reliability and punctuality
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Compassionate Care
- Dementia Care
- Patient-focused care
Occupation
Occupational Therapy Student
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
Timeline
PCA
Tempus Unlimited, Inc.
03.2022 - 05.2022
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Eaton Alliance
08.2021 - 12.2021
Guest Service Advocate
Target
11.2019 - 06.2021
Facility Supervisor
Keene State College
09.2018 - 11.2019
PCA
Northeast Arc
06.2018 - 11.2019
In-Home Nanny
Private Care
03.2018 - Current
Camp Counselor
The Bridge Center
06.2016 - 08.2019
PCA
At home
05.2016 - 02.2017
Bake Shop Clerk
Stop & Shop
10.2014 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy
Bridgewater State University