Faith Skibbee
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cropseyville,NY
Summary
Dynamic COTA and educator with solid foundation in therapeutic practices and student care. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, assisting with therapeutic activities, and maintaining accurate patient records. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving student outcomes, adaptable to changing therapeutic needs. Reliable, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA and Activity Leader
Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care and fostering a supportive environment during treatments.
- Tailored programs to accommodate varying physical capabilities while emphasizing safety precautions, resulting in increased activity engagement in group and one to one settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in the development of individualized care plans by contributing insights on residents' interests, preferences, and abilities gathered during activity engagement.
- Organized intergenerational programs involving Little Sprouts daycare, bridging generational gaps while fostering meaningful connections between children and residents.
- Conducted sensory stimulation activities for memory care patients, improving mood regulation and reducing agitation incidents.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rosewood Nursing and Rehab Center
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in skilled nursing and short term rehab settings.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 14 children through entire school day with assistance of a co-teacher or teacher assistant.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hillcrest Educational Centers
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in therapeutic school, residential and telehealth settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perceptual, sensory processing, grooming, dressing and self feeding skills through up to date, evidence based therapy.
- Coordinated with special education interdisciplinary team to ensure realistic treatment goals and IEP or 504 accommodations were in place.
- Led professional development sessions for educators, increasing their knowledge of evidence-based practices in occupational therapy in the classroom.
- Served as a resource within the occupational therapy community by mentoring students completing fieldwork experiences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Maria College
Albany, NY 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cazenvia College
Cazenovia 05.2001 -
Skills
Behavioral management
Team collaboration
Handwriting improvement
Social skills development
Schedule coordination
Data collection
Special Area of Focus
Learning Without Tears
- proficient in using the Print Tool Assessment
- completed the following workshops
- readiness and writing for Pre-K
- handwriting without tears (K-2)
- handwriting without tears cursive (2-5)
- handwriting assessment
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- certified in TCI through previous employment
- create a trauma sensitive environment
- pro-actively prevent and deescalate children in varying levels of dysregulation
- develop coping strategies with children
Certifications
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Aug 2017 - present
NYS licensed COTA
- Sept 2017 - present
Handwriting Specialist Certification
- Learning Without Tears
- pending
Timeline
COTA and Activity Leader
Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
10.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rosewood Nursing and Rehab Center
03.2021 - 05.2024
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hillcrest Educational Centers
12.2017 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Maria College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cazenvia College
05.2001 -
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