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Dexter Sherrod

Greenville,NC

Summary

I am an Certified Occupational Therapy assistant who is eager to utilize my attained knowledge and skills as an OTA. I am very eager to apply my experience and competence that I gained in the school and in my previous work settings. Compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapy Assistant with background in providing support to patients of all ages seeking to regain independence and improve daily living skills. Have experience in developing and implementing therapeutic plans under supervision of occupational therapists, adapting activities to meet individual patient needs. Strengths include strong communication skills, ability to motivate patients, and proficiency in documenting progress. Contributed positively to patient recovery outcomes by effectively collaborating with healthcare teams and providing empathetic care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COTA

Carolina Therapeutics
01.2024 - Current

NA II

Vidant Medical Center/ ECU Health Medical Center
01.2021 - Current

Education

Associate of Applied Science - OTA

Pitt Community College
12-2023

High School -

Farmville Central High School
06-2019

Skills

  • Pediatric care
  • Creativity in treatment
  • Equipment sanitizing
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Geriatric care
  • Rehabilitation strategies
  • Sensory integration
  • Occupational therapy
  • Therapy delivery
  • Collaboration
  • Stroke recovery assistance
  • Gross motor skills
  • Mental health support
  • Home modification
  • Bedridden patient care
  • Patient care activities

Fieldwork Experience

  • ECU Health Observation, 09/2022
  • River Trace Nursing & Rehab Center, 11/14/2022, 11/18/2022, 42
  • PCC Transitional Studies, 12
  • Cherry Psych. Hospital, 16
  • CIMT Camp, 40
  • Carolina East Inpatient Rehab, 320
  • Carolina Therapeutics, 320

Certification

  • CNA I, 01/2020, 06/2026
  • CNA II, 01/2021, 08/2025
  • BLS, 12/2027
  • NBCOT COTA, 06/30/2025

Timeline

COTA

Carolina Therapeutics
01.2024 - Current

NA II

Vidant Medical Center/ ECU Health Medical Center
01.2021 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - OTA

Pitt Community College

High School -

Farmville Central High School
Dexter Sherrod