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Dana Hammonds

Sherwood,OR

Summary

Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with a background in inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

AgeRight Care At Home
04.2018 - Current

Currently working in the home health setting case managing a group of patients needing therapy in their homes. Closely works with other therapists and nurses to ensure all needs are met. Provides home safety and durable medical equipment recommendations to reduce fall risk and ensure the patient can safely remain in their home.

  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Increased functional outcomes.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Amedisys
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
  • Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Consonus Healthcare
04.2015 - 07.2016
    • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
    • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
    • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
    • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
    • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
    • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
    • Supported patients in occupational therapy procedures and modalities to restore function and decrease pain.
    • Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
    • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ensign Therapy
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

HealthPro Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 05.2014
    • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
    • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
    • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
    • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
    • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
    • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
    • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
    • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
    • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Baylor Institute For Rehabilitation
11.2011 - 03.2012
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital treating patients in post-acute transitional care, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic joint replacement surgery, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, stroke, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Brown Mackie College
Tulsa, OK
11.2011

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Insight and Analysis
  • Writing Skills
  • Documentation Review and Management
  • Observation and Assessment
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Discharge Planning
  • Task Prioritization
  • Durable Medical Equipment and Sales
  • Training Development
  • Patient Relations and Education

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

AgeRight Care At Home
04.2018 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Amedisys
08.2016 - 04.2018

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Consonus Healthcare
04.2015 - 07.2016

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ensign Therapy
02.2014 - 03.2015

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

HealthPro Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 05.2014

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Baylor Institute For Rehabilitation
11.2011 - 03.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Brown Mackie College
Dana Hammonds