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Christina Holden

Poulsbo,WA

Summary

Empathetic and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant inpatient and outpatient settings. Experienced with geriatric, chronic pain, physical disability populations and patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor, psychosocial and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization, group therapy instruction and communication skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Bremerton School District
05.2017 - Current
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Co-Owner

Puget Sound Work Injury Clinic
04.2019 - 10.2020
  • Prepared and organized clinical notes and documentation to provide detailed resources.

COTA/L

Kitsap Physical Therapy
04.2019 - 10.2020
  • Collaborated with OT regarding patient treatment plans and goal setting to support individual objectives in daily living.
  • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.

Staff COTA

Extendicare/Progressive Step Rehabilitation
02.1997 - 06.2002
  • Developed and taught in-service classes to nursing and dietary staff.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL and IADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Assisted and lead psychosocial group therapy.

COTA-L

Harrison Memorial Hospital
03.1997 - 12.2000
  • Assisted and collaborated with OT in an acute setting to asses and determine treatment goals and progress.
  • Taught pre and post-surgical shoulder and hip classes.

Assistant Director Occupational Therapy/COTA-L

Pain Limited Westsound
02.1998 - 04.1999
  • Developed, implemented and taught group aquatic therapy to chronic pain patients, application of body mechanics, ergonomics, and pain management in work conditioning setting.
  • Attended multidisciplinary team meetings and assisted with problem solving of patients' progress and goals.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education Teaching K-8

City University of Vancouver WA
Vancouver, WA
06.2002

Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA
06.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education/Exercise Science

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.1991

Skills

  • Manage Therapy Programs
  • Group Therapy Instruction
  • Progress Evaluation
  • Treatment Planning and Execution
  • Patient Data Gathering
  • Clinical Team and Therapist Collaboration

Timeline

Co-Owner

Puget Sound Work Injury Clinic
04.2019 - 10.2020

COTA/L

Kitsap Physical Therapy
04.2019 - 10.2020

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Bremerton School District
05.2017 - Current

Assistant Director Occupational Therapy/COTA-L

Pain Limited Westsound
02.1998 - 04.1999

COTA-L

Harrison Memorial Hospital
03.1997 - 12.2000

Staff COTA

Extendicare/Progressive Step Rehabilitation
02.1997 - 06.2002

Master of Arts - Elementary Education Teaching K-8

City University of Vancouver WA

Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Yakima Valley Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education/Exercise Science

Western Washington University

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