Desiree McDonald
Midland,NC
Summary
Experienced and dedicated pediatric/adult Certified Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping individuals across their lifespan achieve functional goals of daily life. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant role at your company.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Moore Pediatric Therapy Services
Albemarle, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities and monitored progress towards their goals.
- Facilitated group activities designed to improve cognition, motor skills and communication.
- Instructed parents and caregivers in strategies to support their child's therapy goals at home.
- Provided therapeutic interventions, such as sensory integration, fine motor skills development and activities of daily living training.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy World
Charlotte, NC
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided patient treatments under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, including therapeutic exercises and activities.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
Education
Occupational Therapy Assistance
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC05-2021
Skills
- Creativity
- Adapt
- Team player
- Leadership
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving
- Patience
Relevant Coursework
Level II #1 - Inpatient Therapy
Level I #1 - Skilled Nursing Facility
Level I #2 - Psychosocial Rotation
Level I #1 - Pediatric and Adult Care Simulation Intensive
Level II #2- Pediatric outpatient /Home Health
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Moore Pediatric Therapy Services
10.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy World
05.2021 - 09.2022
Occupational Therapy Assistance
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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