Certified occupational therapy assistant, experienced in working with diverse patient populations and providing client-centered care. Experienced with conflict resolution, mobility assessment, and documentation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
09.2024 - Current
Implement DBT informed mental health interventions to older adult and adolescent populations.
Monitor patients for safety and recommended appropriate mobility devices based on patient needs.
Evaluate patients for physical and psychological risk factors in hospital setting.
Mental Health Worker
Forest View Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024
Ensured patient safety in acute psychological care environment
Documented patient affect and progress
COTA Student
Renewal Rehab
03.2024 - 04.2024
Sub-acute rehab setting, provided OT interventions to ensure independence outside of facility for subacute population and increase quality of life in the facility for long-term care population.
Recommended assistive technology for patient use at discharge.
Assessed patients for safety and appropriate use of mobility devices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
08-2023
Skills
Group facilitation
Client education
Monitoring patient safety
Collaboration with wide interdisciplinary team
CPR/AED certification
Conflict resolution
Certification
COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
BLS/ First Aid certified
Timeline
COTA
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
09.2024 - Current
COTA Student
Renewal Rehab
03.2024 - 04.2024
Mental Health Worker
Forest View Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program