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DaQuan Cooper

Hiram,GA

Summary

Occupational therapy assistant looking to transition to Account Executive committed to promoting patient health and independence. Expertise in various therapeutic exercises, monitoring patient progress and creating home exercise programs and educating families and staff about services. Collaborative and compassionate individual experienced in simultaneously managing over 15+ caseloads per a day. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly organized and motivated individual with a proven track record of building relationships with clients, developing successful outcomes. Skilled in data analysis, customer service and problem-solving. Experienced in coordinating activities with various departments to achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Empire Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
  • Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Signature HealthCARE
12.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.

COTA

Kindred Healthcare
08.2016 - Current
  • Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
  • Assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records
  • Document resident care in accordance with RehabCare, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
  • Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services
  • Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
04.2022

Associates Degree -

Brown Mackie College-Atlanta
08.2015

Skills

  • Creativity in Treatment
  • Neurological disorders knowledge
  • Adaptive equipment expertise
  • Wheelchair Seating Evaluation
  • Activity analysis
  • Mental Health Support
  • Therapeutic Techniques
  • Geriatric Care
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Relationship building and management
  • Customer Service
  • Data Analysis
  • Goal-Oriented

City

Hiram

State

GA

Zip

30141

Clinical Rotations

  • Occupational Therapy Student- Fieldwork Level II Placement, Golden Living Centers, Atlanta, GA, 04/2015, 05/2015
  • Occupational Therapy Student- Fieldwork Level II Placement, Evergreen Health and Rehab, Rome, GA, 06/2015, 07/2015

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Occupational Therapy Student- Fieldwork Level II Placement, Golden Living Centers, Developed and implemented new therapeutic programs from evidenced based research to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities., Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care use of adaptive equipment, Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach, time management skills, excellent staff and patient rapport., Educated patients on appropriate skills, techniques, and adaptive equipment in order to participate in activities at highest functional level., Conducted non-standardized and standardized assessments as appropriate based on client needs. Standardized testing to include: Functional reach Test, Allens cognitive, Grip and Pinch Strength
  • Occupational Therapy Student- Fieldwork Level II Placement, Evergreen Health and Rehab, Insure continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family, or support system, Provide adaptive methods and equipment as needed to enhance patient performance, Documentation of services according to facility standards, Diagnoses ranges anywhere from COPD, Stroke, Joint Replacements, to dementia, Initiate treatment plan, implementing treatments and discharging patients., Provide skilled occupational therapy services to both short and long term clients from the geriatric population to return to prior level of function and address ADL deficits

Affiliations

  • The National Society of Leadership and Success

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Empire Healthcare
11.2021 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Signature HealthCARE
12.2017 - Current

COTA

Kindred Healthcare
08.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Southern New Hampshire University

Associates Degree -

Brown Mackie College-Atlanta
DaQuan Cooper