Hardworking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant bringin 1.5 years experience supporting pediatric and skilled nursing patients. Skilled at effectively and efficiently delivering rehabilitation services and tracking progress. Expert Practice Perfect and Certified in Orthotics.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Little Champs Therpay and Yoga
Boca Raton, FL
06.2023 - Current
Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
Assisted occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
Created detailed records of patient evaluations, treatments, progress and discharge summaries.
Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
COTA Student
Signature HealthCARE
West Palm Beach, FL
09.2023 - 11.2024
Provided guidance on age-appropriate activities that focus on improving cognitive development for patients receiving services from a certified occupational therapy assistant.
Educated family members about community resources available for individuals with disabilities or special needs.
Maintained accurate records regarding patient assessments and treatments performed according to HIPAA guidelines.
Assisted with recreational activities designed to enhance socialization skills among peers while increasing physical activity levels.
Monitored the progress of patients and documented changes in patient status.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and physicians to ensure best practice standards are met.
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, FL
05-2023
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Hudson Valley State College
Troy, NY
05-2005
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hudson Valley State College
Troy, NY
12-1995
Skills
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Sensory Processing Support
Therapeutic Techniques Knowledge
Documentation and Reporting
Team Collaboration
Range of Motion Exercises
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Injury Prevention
Treatment Plan Development
Patient Care Standards
Progress Documentation
Professionalism
Attention to Detail
Insurance Billing
Patient Care Planning
Patient Rehabilitation
Patient Monitoring
Certification
CPR/AED
NBCOT Licensed
Timeline
COTA Student
Signature HealthCARE
09.2023 - 11.2024
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Little Champs Therpay and Yoga
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Hudson Valley State College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hudson Valley State College
CPR/AED
NBCOT Licensed
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