Deanna Price
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Toledo,OH
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with 25 years of experience with geriatric populations. Patient and communicative with passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills. Acknowledged for concise time management skills, superior organization and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Broad River Rehab
Toledo, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Provided direct care to clients, including therapeutic activities and exercises.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and treatments.
- Monitored patients' responses to treatments and reported any changes to the therapist.
- Instructed patients in basic daily living skills, such as grooming and dressing.
- Demonstrated proper use of assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, walkers and orthopedic appliances.
- Prepared treatment areas for therapy sessions by setting up equipment.
- Assisted with developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Adapted activities or materials to meet the needs of a variety of patient populations.
- Observed clients during treatment sessions to ensure safety and effectiveness of interventions.
- Provided education and instruction to patients and families.
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Selected, modified and customized adaptive equipment and assistive technology for patients.
- Documented resident's progress and recorded statistics.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Promedica/HCR
Sylvania, OH
09.2015 - 07.2023
- Responsible for carrying out treatment plans implemented by Occupation Therapist such as but not limited to: activities of daily living, upper extremity strengthening, range of motion, functional transfer/mobility training, pain/contracture management and daily documentation.
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy In Motion, Foundation Park Alzheimer's CC
Toledo, OH
06.2007 - 07.2018
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in elderly and dementia settings.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occuaptional Therapy Assistant
Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH05-1998
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Social Skills Development
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Range of motion exercises
- Self Motivation
- Organizational Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Progress Documentation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in Ohio
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Broad River Rehab
07.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Promedica/HCR
09.2015 - 07.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy In Motion, Foundation Park Alzheimer's CC
06.2007 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Occuaptional Therapy Assistant
Lourdes University