GENA TSUKASHIMA
Florence,AL
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant as well as an Activity Coordinator with a track record of developing enriching patient activities at Lifepoint-Shoals Hospital. Excelled in implementing therapeutic interventions, enhancing patient independence, and emotional well-being. Skilled in problem-solving and detail-oriented planning, significantly contributing to team goals and patient care plans. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Coordinator
Lifepoint-Shoals Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented activities for geriatric psychiatric unit. Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
- Conducted clinical observations while leading group activities, noting emotional, and behavioral health.
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of patients.
- Contributed to patient care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and maintaining progress notes as well as review of charts for proper documentation.
COTA/L
Enduracare
06.2010 - 06.2021
- Implemented and modified interventions teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in rehab and geriatric psychiatric settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
COTA/L
Pediatrics, Home Health, Rehabilitation
04.1996 - 05.2010
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Develop or implement strategies to meet the goals of students with disabilities.
- Teach basic skills, such as shapes, colors, handwriting and social skills
- Teach socially acceptable behaviors with the use of behavior modification or positive reinforcement
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Wallace State College
Hanceville, AL04.1996
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Activity planning experience
- Organizational Skills
- Marketing knowledge
- Disability Awareness
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Previous Business Owner of Rock Steady Boxing-Florence
Responded to customer or public requests for information about the program, taught classes to improve strength, balance, and flexibility to individuals with Parkinson's Disease and evaluated the individual needs of the clients to develop a personal training program.
Timeline
Activity Coordinator
Lifepoint-Shoals Hospital
07.2021 - Current
COTA/L
Enduracare
06.2010 - 06.2021
COTA/L
Pediatrics, Home Health, Rehabilitation
04.1996 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Wallace State College
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