DANIEL LANEY
Portland
Summary
Committed and diligent occupational therapy assistant with 15 years of workforce experience, including 10 years in customer-facing and leadership positions, pursuing opportunity to leverage education and training in geriatrics, client education and mental health within a full-time director of rehab role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L
Reliant Rehabilitation
Portland
04.2026 - Current
- facilitated therapeutic activities, enhancing patient engagement through exercises and sensory integration techniques
- collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement coordinated care plans
- Ensured a safe environment by utilizing infection control protocols.
- supported daily operations, ensuring effective UR meetings, accurate 24-hour reports, and streamlined discharge planning
COTA/L
Aequor Healthcare Services
Portland
12.2024 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement.
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Monitored progress over time and made appropriate modifications to treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted in patient evaluations and treatment planning for rehabilitation programs.
- Educated patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercises.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
COTA/L
Jackson Therapy Partners
Rock Springs
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Treated patients to improve fine motor and movement skills.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as exercises and sensory integration techniques.
- Promoted self-care skills by providing education on proper body mechanics and strategies for energy conservation.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Educated patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercises.
COTA/L
BROAD RIVER REHAB
Charlotte
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported a full daily caseload in a skilled nursing facility
- Reviewed patient goals and developed appropriate interventions
- Delivered individualized interventions to enhance functional independence and improve quality of life.
- Designed and implemented custom interventions tailored to specific demographics, enhancing patient engagement.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patients' progress toward goals and future plans for treatment
- Instructed patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercises to improve home care outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
- Monitored patient's physical responses during therapy sessions for adjustments.
OTA/S
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION ATRIUM
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Plan for and conduct daily group therapy sessions with patients on a range of mental health issues
- Conducted one-on-one assessments to identify patients' needs and goals, developing tailored interventions to enhance therapeutic outcomes
- Documented patient sessions to track attendance, progress, reactions, and participation, ensuring continuity of care
- Researched and developed proposal for Snoezelen multi-sensory room installation to create a therapeutic environment for patients
OTA/S
BROAD RIVER REHAB
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assessed patient goals and crafted tailored interventions to enhance rehabilitation outcomes
- Tracked patients' progress toward goals and outlined future treatment plans to guide continued care
- Managed full daily caseload in skilled nursing facility to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Developed, designed, and created a custom intervention to fit the specific demographic
OTA/S
PEDIATRIC HANDS ON THERAPY
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented targeted interventions addressing handwriting, fine motor skills, and sensory regulation to meet individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with supervising COTA/L to identify and recommend effective interventions for enhanced patient care
- Reviewed patient records and diagnoses to ensure accurate treatment planning
Education
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
12-2022
SOTA CO-CHAIR -
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
12-2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SUN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Team management
- Client-focused
- Creative problem-solver
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Active listening
- Written communication
- Team-oriented
Timeline
COTA/L
Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2026 - Current
COTA/L
Aequor Healthcare Services
12.2024 - 03.2026
COTA/L
Jackson Therapy Partners
12.2023 - 12.2024
COTA/L
BROAD RIVER REHAB
03.2023 - 11.2023
OTA/S
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION ATRIUM
10.2022 - 12.2022
OTA/S
BROAD RIVER REHAB
08.2022 - 10.2022
OTA/S
PEDIATRIC HANDS ON THERAPY
06.2022 - 06.2022
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SOTA CO-CHAIR -
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SUN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL