Erin Mulroony
Totowa,NJ
Summary
Hardworking and passionate individual with strong interpersonal skills eager to secure a part-time server, hostess, or bartender position. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Upbeat, friendly and adept at anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Banyan High School
05.2023 - Current
- Provide direct occupational therapy services in the form of individualized treatment plans in the high school setting to improve executive functioning, fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills.
- Support and build caring relationships with students with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and developmental delay.
- Attend annual IEP meetings, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Improve student outcomes by continuously collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Build rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
Fieldwork Experience
North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Level II 640 hours observation/treatment completed
- Planned and implemented individual and group therapeutic interventions for individuals ages 3-21with diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Spina Bifida, Down's Syndrome, Developmental Delay, and Osteogensis Imperfecta
- Interventions included ADL and IADL training, sensory integration techniques, emotional regulation strategies, positioning, practicing pre-vocation computer-based skills, and training in use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology,
- Attended multiple IEP meetings, participated in caregiver training sessions, completed ADL, feeding, and fine motor evaluations
Fieldwork Experience
Cornell Care And Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Level II 640 hours observation/treatment completed
- Planned and implemented individual and group therapeutic interventions for individuals ages 30-65+ years old with diagnoses including hip and knee replacement, stroke, orthopedic injury, spinal cord injury, cancer, cardiopulmonary dysfunction, Parkinson's disease, and dementia
- Therapeutic interventions included transfer training, bed mobility, assistive device training, ADL training, HEP goals, range of motion exercises, cognitive therapy, therapeutic exercises, and endurance training
- Completed multiple caregiver training sessions, patient progress reports, and routinely collaborated with interdisciplinary professionals
Fieldwork Experience
North West Essex Therapeutic School And Preschool
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Level 1 40 hours observation/treatment completed
- Under direct supervision of an OTR, observed and interacted with students ranging in ages from 3 to 21 with diagnoses including emotionally disturbed and Autism
- Utilized therapeutic use of self during sensory based and functional therapeutic activities to promote educational and social skills
- Attended two IEP meetings, completed two client profiles, and collaborated with other interdisciplinary professional routinely
Fieldwork Experience
Wright Independent Living Options
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Level 1 40 hours observation/treatment completed in residential independent living facilities
- Under direct supervision of Direct Support professionals, observed and aided residents in improving their independent-living skills
- Designed and implemented 2 group sensory activities to improve residents' wellness and interpersonal social skills
- Accompanied individuals on group outings and assisted them in activities to promote vocational and IADL community skills
Teacher's Aid
Wonder Years Learning Center
09.2015 - 05.2022
- Volunteered for 3 years when needed, employed as of November 2019
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Taught basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Attended to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers
Education
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Felician University
Lodi, NJ01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05.2019
Skills
- Certified in CPR and First Aid by American Heart Association
- Proficient in American Sign Language
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective leadership, planning, organizational, and research skills
- Providing client-centered intervention
- Grading and adapting activities to promote client success
- Implementing effective social and emotional regulation strategies
- Instructing patients and adherence to safety protocols
- Actively participating in interdisciplinary collaboration
- Providing sensory processing and integration support
- Training in activities of daily living to foster client independence
Campus Leadership
Felician University's Student Occupational Therapy Association- January 2021-May 2022
Treasurer
- Works with the Faculty SOTA Advisor to deposit funds in organization account and prepares documents for disbursement of funds
- Creates and manages the SOTA budget with support of the President and Vice President
- Determines the amount of dues SOTA members are responsible for, clearly communicates the purpose of the dues, and collects dues
- Adheres to financial regulations and guidelines of the academic program
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Banyan High School
05.2023 - Current
Fieldwork Experience
North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
09.2022 - 11.2022
Fieldwork Experience
Cornell Care And Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Fieldwork Experience
North West Essex Therapeutic School And Preschool
09.2021 - 11.2021
Fieldwork Experience
Wright Independent Living Options
06.2021 - 08.2021
Teacher's Aid
Wonder Years Learning Center
09.2015 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Felician University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University
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