GLADYS M. POND

• Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
• Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
• Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
• Maintained and updated patient records for over 50 clients, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
• Guided group therapy for up to 12 drug and alcohol clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing, empowerment and recovery/addictions psycho-education.
• Counsel individual of all ages with diverse range of concerns specializing in adults.
  

• Performed delivery of packages in company vehicle while complying with rules and policies regarding safety and vehicle operations for 150+ deliveries.

• Counseling Internship for trauma focused outpatient center – all age groups.

• Worked with Geriatric clients and families in SNF, ALF, and private residential settings offering occupational therapy treatments.
• Experience with SOAP notes, electronic notes, billing, and Medicare guidelines.

• Setting work schedules for occupational, physical, and speech therapy departments and clients' appointments while assisting clients to reach their individual goals through proven occupational therapy techniques and modalities.
• In home evaluations and recommendations for increasing clients safety and reach their max potential.

• Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
• Trained and certified in occupational therapy treatments for complex disease management by Aegis Therapies.

• Internship for occupational therapy assistant in outpatient clinic with individuals from diverse background and age groups.

• Preformed direct occupational therapy services in pediatrics during occupational therapy assistant internship teaching how to overcome learning difficulties, physical differences, and emotional skill building.

• Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success

• Graduated with 4.0GPA
• Coursework in Mental Health, Leadership, Diversity, and Advocacy

Graduated with GPA of 3.83.

• Coursework in Leadership, Employment Law, Public Speaking, and Psychology

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• Awarded Penn State Mont Alto Adult Learner Award 2010/2011 school term.