Erika Neisius
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Janesville,WI
Summary
Outgoing, dependable occupational therapy assistant with 7+ years experience, working with adult residents in physical rehab setting. Proficient at personalizing intervention plans to patient interests and strengths. Consistent in maintaining high productivity. Motivated to leverage excellent interpersonal skills and compassionate care to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Eager to enhance a fulfilling COTA career by joining the Select Rehab team at Cedar Crest, Janesville!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oak Park Place LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Provide direct occupational therapy services in skilled nursing facility and outpatient/home apartment settings.
- Improve patient comfort and therapy participation by establishing rapport and trust through empathetic communication.
- Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and home exercises for the greatest level of independence, as well as minimized risk of falls and caregiver burden at discharge.
- Assist patients with completing basic daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing, and self-feeding.
- Assist in evaluation of patient progress, contributing to adjustment of therapy plans for optimized outcomes.
Household Manager
Neisius Household
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Organize and coordinate multiple schedules for extracirricular clubs, sports and appointments and provide transportation to events
- Manage budget, meal preparations, and various IADL tasks for family of 7, including 5 children
- Maintain disciplined self care, health and wellness routines in order to consistently perform necessary daily tasks to best of abilities
- Assist children in gaining independence with various tasks related to occupations of self care, play, and school
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Advanced Therapy Solutions
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Administered therapeutic treatments, strength exercises, and activities to improve fine motor, visual perceptual, sensory processing and cognitive skills
- Assist patients with completing ADL activities such as grooming, dressing, toileting, bathing, and self feeding
- Implemented use of and trained patient with assistive devices and compensatory skills to maintain, improve, or restore function in all ADL/IADL's
- Monitored and documented patients vital signs, RPE, and ability to perform tasks during treatment sessions to adjust goals and treatments accordingly
- Communicated with various staff about patient physiological responses to OT treatment session to assist full team in achieving patient-centered care
- Participated in care plan meetings with interdisciplinary team to assess patient's progress toward long/short term goals and advocate for future needs
- Educated patients, family and caregivers on patient conditions, treatments and home exercises to improve outcomes and skill carry over upon discharge
- Performed all necessary job duties while managing caseload of 5-9 patients daily
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI 09.2011 - 05.2013
Associate of Arts -
University of Wisconsin Rock County
09.2007 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Milton High School
Milton, WI 09.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Time Management
Adaptability Of Therapy Services
Written/Verbal Communication
Collaborative Teamwork
Discharge Planning
Short/Long Term Goal Assessment
Use of Physical Agent Modalities
Certification
NBCOT
Timeline
First Aid/CPR Certified
08-2023
NBCOT
03-2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oak Park Place LLC
08.2020 - Current
Household Manager
Neisius Household
07.2016 - 08.2020
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Advanced Therapy Solutions
10.2013 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Madison Area Technical College
09.2011 - 05.2013
Associate of Arts -
University of Wisconsin Rock County
09.2007 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Milton High School
09.2003 - 06.2007
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