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Erin Addison

Erin Addison

Lynchburg,VA

Summary

Strong desire for growth and willingness to learn. With the ability to tackle hard tasks, with dedication allows to be a suitable candidate for this position. Dependable seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented, dedicated professional, with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rehabilitation Technician

Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physical and occupational therapists, providing inpatient care and therapy to rehabilitate patients, to become as independent as possible upon discharge
  • As well as, assisting therapists with patient care, non-clinical tasks, and providing equipment
  • Moved patients, kept treatment areas organized and clean, and provided support to patients.
  • Built trusting relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere for recovery.
  • Supported patients during physical therapy sessions, providing encouragement and motivation for continued progress.
  • Managed inventory of supplies and ordered new materials when needed, maintaining a well-stocked therapy space.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
  • Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when explaining complex concepts to both patients and family members alike.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics by collaborating effectively with colleagues and assisting peers when necessary.
  • Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
  • Maintained medicine and equipment inventory, issued supplies to staff and notified personnel to procure more stock.
  • Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients and visitors.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring their comfort during rehabilitation sessions.
  • Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
  • Educated patients on proper use of assistive devices, reducing the risk of injury or further complications.

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Lynchburg City Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Gather information from various resources and complete necessary forms, graphs, and charts as requested by the supervisor.
  • Acting as directed by supervisor in providing support and assistance to 8 students on a daily basis
  • Building and maintaining good relationships with parents/students.
  • Provides assistance to the supervisor for reporting student's weekly grades.
  • In a one on one setting completed ABA Therapy with several children and created protocols to match the prompts.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies to help students achieve their full potential.
  • Assisted special education teachers in developing and executing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to students'' unique learning styles and abilities.

Education

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

Ralphs School of Cosmetology, Lynchburg, VA
01.2001

High School Diploma -

Amherst County High School, Amherst, VA
05.1994

Skills

  • Goal oriented
  • Team leadership and development
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Rehabilitation center
  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Problem-solving
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Filing and data archiving
  • QuickBooks expert
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Word Processing

Certification

  • Paraprofessional Certification, 05/2022, Present
  • X-Ray Certification, 07/2023, Present
  • Aid/CPR/AED, 06/2023, 06/2025

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time off

Timeline

Rehabilitation Technician - Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant - Lynchburg City Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
Ralphs School of Cosmetology - Cosmetology License, Cosmetology
Amherst County High School - High School Diploma,

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