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Emily Silvey Tutak

Emily Silvey Tutak

Gadsden,AL

Summary

Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as an COTA\L in Acute care,Home Health and SNF settings. Experienced with geriatric populations and including patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management and over achieving to meet productivity goals, with emphasis on organization and communication skills. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 6 years plus of experience. Skilled in working with mental deficient individuals. Well-versed in delivering therapeutic techniques, understanding effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting goals. Excellence in preparing patient care schedules. Skilled at personalizing intervention plans, planning Injury prevention using individual patient strengths. Familiar with strategies for improving overall functional performance and producing excellent outcomes. Bringing skilled assessment, treatment, Ordering and training with adaptive equipment, including educational and record keeping skills. Certified by Alabama Occupational Therapy Board. Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming, dressing, problem resolution as well as providing educational support and managing sensory disorders. Skilled in Operational improvement ,and increasing productivity numbers within group. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. The therapist once gained a raise due to the capability to work with any personality type including difficult employees and deemed a peacemaker in written annual work review.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA\L

Health Pro Heritage
Alexander City, AL
10.2020 - Current
  • Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Assisted OTs with implementing 10-15 individual treatment plans to help patients function independently
  • Collaborated with 4 floor facility -person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress
  • Conducted training on prothesis,power chairs and implementing medical and adaptive equipment to train patients in proper use of equipment

COTA\ Advanced Practioner

Occupational Resolutions\Home Health
Gadsden And Anniston, AL
04.2015 - 05.2020
  • Relationship development Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
  • Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
  • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
  • Supported patients in occupational therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement
  • Used NET HEALTH/OPTIMA to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals
  • Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence
  • Implemented and modified interventions teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

COTA-L, Anniston and Gadsden Al
04.2015 - 05.2020
  • HealthSouth Clinical training 4 months, Glenwood Mental Health 1 week and a SNF 2 months.

Customer Service

Belk Home Store
Gadsden, AL
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Maintained cash flow, increased sales, ordered and wrapped Bridal wares, processed credit applications and was awarded a raise due to the fact I can work with any employee personality type in the store.

General Manager

Dominos Pizza And Papa Johns
Rome Ga, And All Gadsden Al Locations, Al And Ga
01.1992 - 11.2010
  • Domino's and Papa Johns, Rome Ga and Rainbow City Al\Etowah County Attalla store was #1 of 7 performer at 2003 year's end for both franchises, primary objective was to increase sales volume by assuring that customers' expectations were met or exceeded.
  • Responsibilities included marketing, scheduling & supervision of up to 35 associates, closely monitoring cash flow, maintaining a F.I.F.O.
  • Inventory and purchasing of raw materials and supplies.
  • Increased sales of RBC store by 8%.
  • Store was virtually always #1 or #2 of 30 stores in group.

Education

Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Brown Mackie

CPR Certification

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Intervention planning
  • Documentation skills
  • Patient Assessments
  • Progress assessments
  • Case Management
  • Staff education and training
  • Relationship development
  • Operational improvement
  • MS Office
  • Problem resolution
  • Sensory processing improvements
  • Therapeutic techniques understanding
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Injury Prevention
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Rehabilitation Techniques
  • Deformity Prevention
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

COTA\L

Health Pro Heritage
10.2020 - Current

COTA\ Advanced Practioner

Occupational Resolutions\Home Health
04.2015 - 05.2020

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

COTA-L, Anniston and Gadsden Al
04.2015 - 05.2020

Customer Service

Belk Home Store
01.2010 - 01.2015

General Manager

Dominos Pizza And Papa Johns
01.1992 - 11.2010

Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Brown Mackie

CPR Certification
Emily Silvey Tutak