Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Elgin Image Award finalist 1999

Gregory COUNCIL

Select Rehabilitation
Elgin,IL
1
Language
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience

Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant skilled in fall prevention strategies and activity analysis. Committed to enhancing patient mobility and documenting progress to drive positive outcomes.

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

8 Months
Enhance Rehabilitation | 12.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in delivering individualized therapy plans under supervision of licensed occupational therapists.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance patient mobility and daily living skills.
  • Documented patient progress and communicated findings to the healthcare team effectively.
  • Supported patients with exercises, ensuring proper techniques and safety protocols were followed.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

5 Years 2 Months
Renewal Rehab | 06.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in developing personalized therapy plans for diverse patient needs.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and functionality.
  • Monitored patient progress, documenting outcomes and adjusting treatment as necessary.
  • Collaborated with occupational therapists to optimize treatment strategies and improve patient care.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

20 Years 7 Months
Select Rehabilitation | 01.2006 - Current
  • Adapted therapy interventions based on patient responses and feedback for optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
  • Utilized assistive devices and adaptive equipment to facilitate patient independence during sessions.
  • Maintained clean and organized therapy environment, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Erie Community College | Buffalo, NY | 04-1978
  • Awarded Dementia training certificate
  • 24 hours cont. Education State Of Illinois
  • 36 hours Cont. Education training NBCOT
  • 40 years experience in Long term Rehab
  • Certificate in Myofascial Release
  • Stroke Rehab training
  • PNF certificate

Skills

Fall prevention strategies
Fine motor skills development
Activity analysis
Documentation and reporting

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results]. Training in ADL Independence utilizing specialized techniques and or use of adaptive equipment. Residents able to return home or assisted living facility. Instruction in Independent home exercise programs, Home modifications, safety training and family education and training as applicable

Certification

Myofascial Release Techniques

Physical Agent Modalities

Dementia training certification

HIPPA / privacy training

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation
12.2025 - CurrentRead More

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Renewal Rehab
06.2021 - CurrentRead More

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Select Rehabilitation
01.2006 - CurrentRead More

Erie Community College

Associate of Science from Occupational Therapy
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Elgin Image Award finalist 1999

Received this recognition from the City of Elgin for my 20 years of  volunteering and working with youth in the community as a basketball coach and mentor. Organized and promoted youth experiences through sports to build socialization skills, communication and self esteem

Gregory COUNCIL