Dominique Patterson
Pompton Plains,NJ
Summary
Caring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant desiring part-time position located in New Jersey in pediatrics. Currently has experience working with pediatrics. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients’ and parents’ comprehension and progress. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations for patient activities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant
Pediatric Center Of New Jersey
09.2023 - Current
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families
- Worked with a wide range of age group from 3 months old to 16 years old
- Implemented various techniques to help with age appropriate pencil grasp
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills
- Helped patients improve gross motor skills needs to increase balance, coordination, core, endurance, bilateral integration, proprioceptive and vestibular input
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Activity planning
- Documentation abilities
- Time management
- Positive patient engagement
- Patient Care Planning
- Sensory Motor Skills
- Clinical team collaboration
- Patient care standards
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Effectively work with parents
- Progress Assessments
- Treatment Implementation
- Gross Motor Coordination
- Oral Motor Skills
Certification
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Assistant #46TA09244100
Memberships And Organizations
- Alpha Betta Kappa Honor Society– COTA, Life Membership
- Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity – Life Membership
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant
Pediatric Center Of New Jersey
09.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Eastwick College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Stockton University
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