DAVID WHEELER
Palm Coast
Summary
Dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with proven success at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, enhancing patient mobility through therapeutic exercises and compassionate caregiving. Skilled in emotional support and standardized testing, I excel in fostering functional outcomes and promoting well-being, ensuring clients achieve their personal goals with dignity and respect.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
Daytona Beach
11.2024 - Current
- Boosted functional outcomes by implementing therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility.
- Provided emotional support during therapy sessions, motivating clients to achieve personal goals.
- Assisted patients in improving visual, motor, and sensory management skills.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics for safe patient transfers between bed and wheelchair.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate client performance in strength and coordination.
- Monitored client behavior during therapy sessions to identify improvement or regression.
HHA
APEX COMPANION CARE
Ormond Beach
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered personalized home health care services to elderly patients, including grooming and bathing assistance.
- Facilitated patient transportation to bathroom while ensuring dignity and comfort.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to clients during daily activities.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene to promote well-being and self-esteem.
- Maintained efficient, courteous service to customers at all times.
U.S. ARMY (RESERVES)
U.S. ARMY
Miami
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with coworkers to achieve task completion efficiently.
- Engaged in ongoing training to expand job skills and knowledge.
TRAINING NCO
U.S. ARMY
Hinesville
02.2018 - 07.2022
- Provided technical guidance to subordinates on a variety of topics related to training operations.
- Monitored and evaluated training activities and program effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance soldier readiness and proficiency.
- Developed alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
- Mentored soldiers in the development of individual skills and career progression plans.
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN
CAL WIND INC.
Tehachapi
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on turbines to ensure optimal performance including lubricating bearings, tightening bolts, replacing filters and spark plugs.
- Climbed wind turbine towers inspected, maintained, and repair equipment.
- Inspected and maintained wind turbine components such as blades, gearboxes, generators, brakes, and hydraulic systems.
- Repaired damaged or worn parts of the turbines using hand tools and power tools.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Occupational Therapy
Keiser University
Daytona Beach, Florida12.2023
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Toileting support
- Communication skills
- Transfer techniques
- Mobility support
- Dressing and grooming
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- ADL support
- Therapeutic exercises
- Patient transfers
- Standardized testing
- Home health care
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Therapeutic techniques
- Sensory integration strategies
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Documentation and reporting
- Schedule management
- Cognitive retraining
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Fine motor skills development
- Functional mobility training
- Neuro rehabilitation expertise
- Neurological disorder management
- Assistive technology use
- Wheelchair positioning
- Home modification planning
Certification
COTA, NBCOT, 2024
Languages
Spanish - Intermediate
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2024 - Current
HHA
APEX COMPANION CARE
01.2024 - 11.2024
U.S. ARMY (RESERVES)
U.S. ARMY
10.2021 - 07.2022
TRAINING NCO
U.S. ARMY
02.2018 - 07.2022
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN
CAL WIND INC.
06.2016 - 01.2018
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Occupational Therapy
Keiser University
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