Diana Prokapus
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. Bringing excellent assessment, treatment, educational and recordkeeping skills. Certified by New Jersey as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Camden County Education Service Commission
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in school, community and home settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN05.2017
Bachelor of Science - General Science
Rutgers University
303 Cooper St, Camden NJ 0810205.1998
Skills
- Operational Standards- Carry out fulling roles and abilities with continuing competence
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Regulations- Ethical Practice
- Performance Skills
- Mobility Support
- Oral Hygiene / Groomimg
- Observational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Recreational Activities
- Creative Solutions
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Constructive Feedback
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Affiliations
Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- American Health Care Academy Certification in Adult First Aid/ CPR / AED
Member, American Occupational Therapy Association (2015-current)
Commission on continuing Competence and Professional Development on the ongoing process of a lifelong learner.
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Camden County Education Service Commission
09.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Rowan University
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Science - General Science
Rutgers University
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