SHELL'EY EARNEST
Olalla,WA
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with eight years of experience working with individuals recovering from physical, emotional, or mental disruptions to one's independence or safety in daily life. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, clinical documentation, individualizing interventions, team collaboration, use of evidenced-based material, standardized testing, and kinesiology. Accomplished in therapeutic use of self, intra-familial mediation, specialized exercise programs, environmental modifications, creative adaptions, and problem-solving. Experience with treatment for substance use and personality disorders. Demonstrate attention to detail, mechanical inclination, ability to adapt, observational skills, and willingness to learn.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Provider
DSHS/CDWA
Olalla , WA
2013.01 - Current
- Assist patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Transport individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Help clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Determine specific needs and provide most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
DSHS Western State Hospital
Lakewood , WA
2023.06 - 2023.12
- Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse and mental health challenges.
- Assisted with the development of relapse prevention strategies for clients.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse, untreated mental health disorders, and emotional dysregulation have influenced past criminal behavior.
- Performed crisis interventions when necessary to help de-escalate situations involving clients in distress.
- Maintained detailed records of client's progress throughout their treatment plan.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities related to addiction and mental health counseling practices.
- Using evidenced based materials, educated patients on medications, addiction, process of recovery, coping skills, symptom management, and resources.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Puget Sound Home Health
Tacoma , WA
2022.10 - 2023.05
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted home visits to assess the environment in which a client will need to practice newly acquired skills.
- Demonstrated proper use of assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, walkers and orthopedic appliances.
- Assisted in administering standardized tests that measure physical abilities, motor functioning or cognitive processes.
- Provided education and instruction to patients and families.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Selected, modified and customized adaptive equipment and assistive technology for patients.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Consonus Healthcare/Select Rehab/Rehab Care
Heron's Key, Gig Harbor , WA
2019.01 - 2022.09
- Instruct patients on strategies to improve function during basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Implement treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Recommend equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Help improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Provide holistic approach to determine realistic treatment goals and adjust steps based on patient progress.
- Coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Advise patients on goal planning, community re-integration, and IADL support.
- Acclimated to multiple employer and system changes largely due to the COVID pandemic.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Infinity Rehab
PRN For Western Washington , WA
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA08.2016
Associate of Arts - Medical
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA07.2014
Skills
- Initial Patient Assessments
- Intervention Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Strength Improvement
- Creative Thinking
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Mobility Devices
- Joint Protection
- Clinical Reasoning
- Home Exercise Program
- Clinical Documentation
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Facilitation
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
Washington State OTA License
National Board Certification for OTA
First Aid and Healthcare Provided CPR
Home Care Aide Certification
Suicide Prevention Certificate
Phlebotomy Skills Certificate
Affiliations
- All Things Mom
- Personal Recovery
- Fitness/Sports
- Volunteer/Community involvement
- Hiking
- Music/Concerts/Singing
- Wood-working/Painting
Accomplishments
- PHI THETA KAPPA honor society
- Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame
Continuing Education
- CBT and DBT courses
- Symptom Management
- Nutrition
Custom
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
DSHS Western State Hospital
2023.06 - 2023.12
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Puget Sound Home Health
2022.10 - 2023.05
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Consonus Healthcare/Select Rehab/Rehab Care
2019.01 - 2022.09
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Infinity Rehab
2017.01 - 2019.01
Personal Care Provider
DSHS/CDWA
2013.01 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bates Technical College
Associate of Arts - Medical
Tacoma Community College
Washington State OTA License
National Board Certification for OTA
First Aid and Healthcare Provided CPR
Home Care Aide Certification
Suicide Prevention Certificate
Phlebotomy Skills Certificate
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