Da’Ja McMurray
Red Oak,TX
Summary
To obtain a challenging and rewarding career as an occupational therapy assistant with a progressive organization, providing the highest standard of therapy to children with disabilities. Caring COTA with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 3 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Preston Wood Pediatrics
11.2021 - Current
- Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
- Optimized clinic efficiency by maintaining accurate documentation, managing caseloads effectively, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Enhanced overall clinic reputation by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions that yielded positive outcomes for clients.
- Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Improved children''s fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Parker University
10-2021
Skills
- Down Syndrome Support
- Sensory Integration
- Motor Skills Development
- Autism Spectrum Expertise
- Handwriting Improvement
- Family and patient education
- Direct Patient Care
- Fine Motor and Gross Motor Coordination
Certification
NBCOT, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 10/21, Texas
Fieldworkexperience
- Level I, Pediatrics, Region 10/Palmer Elementary, Palmer, Texas
- Level I, Mental Health, Cutting Edge Pediatric Therapy, Allen, Texas
- Level I, Adult Physical Disabilities, Simu case
- Level II, Pediatrics, BCM Innovative Therapies, Corsicana, Texas
- Level II, Adult Physical Disabilities, The Smart Institute, Ft. Worth, Texas
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Preston Wood Pediatrics
11.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Parker University
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