HEATHER L. MCGINNIS
VERONA,PA
Summary
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. Previous manager experience dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture while maintaining quality service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Concordia of Monroeville/Harmony Physical Rehabilitation
Monroeville, Pa
06.2021 - Current
- Followed individual treatment plans, monitored patients activities to ensure correct performances and provided encouragement
- Participated in Care Conferences with family members, Social Workers, and other therapist to report patient's progress, barriers and ordered necessary DME to improve transition to home
- Completed weekly progress notes, discharge notes and related documentation
- Attended weekly care meetings with interdisciplinary team members for optimal quality care
- Educated patient/family members and/or caregivers with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within occupational therapy field for patient's independence.
Assistant Rehab Supervisor
Blue Sky Therapy, Quality Life Services
Chicora, Pa
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 100-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 5 employees in therapy department under leadership of Rehab Manager.
- Maintained schedules, prepared necessary documents for daily morning meetings with multiple departments involved in resident care, entered projections and scheduled assessment reference dates into NetHealth formally Optima Rehab software.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Blue Sky Therapy, Quality Life Services
Chicora, PA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills by selecting therapy activities that fit patient's needs and capabilities and documenting progress.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in frail and elderly population in long term care and short term rehab settings.
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with care of patient.
Direct Support Professional
Gene Cook Supports Services
Scottdale, PA
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided home care services to patients to implement strategies to improve independence and safety in areas such as activities of daily living, community engagement and socialization skills
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Certified Medical Assistant/ Medical Scribe
Genesis Medical Associates, Harry J. Heck, MD
Troy Hill, PA
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Responsible for recording Physician's interactions with patients, assisted with clerical duties such as summaries and referrals after visits.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients and family.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Collected and prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Food and Beverage Managing Supervisor
Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment
Tucson, Arizona
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Scheduled and supervised staff of 20+, teaching techniques of outstanding guest service
- Responsible for inventory, recording and ordering while maintaining professional relationships with vendors
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
Education
Associates Degree - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Community College of Allegheny County
2019
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Community College of Allegheny County
2015
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2006
Skills
- Adaptive Equipment
- Patient Health Information Access
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Workload Delegation
- Therapist Collaboration
- Patient Safety
- Direct Care Staff Oversight
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Active Learning
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Concordia of Monroeville/Harmony Physical Rehabilitation
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Rehab Supervisor
Blue Sky Therapy, Quality Life Services
01.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Blue Sky Therapy, Quality Life Services
11.2020 - 06.2021
Direct Support Professional
Gene Cook Supports Services
12.2018 - 10.2020
Certified Medical Assistant/ Medical Scribe
Genesis Medical Associates, Harry J. Heck, MD
05.2015 - 11.2018
Food and Beverage Managing Supervisor
Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment
08.2007 - 05.2010
Associates Degree - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Community College of Allegheny County
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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