Hilary DiMassimo
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Caring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant desiring full-time position in pediatric setting with experience working with pediatric and geriatric populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients'/students' progress. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations for patient/student activities
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L
J5 Therapy
01.2023 - Current
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to students to address range or motion, sensory strategies and techniques, fine and gross motor activities as related to IEP goals under the supervision of an OTR.
- Maintain daily electronic records of billing, treatments, Annual Review Reports, and daily progress notes.
- Consult and collaborate with teachers and teams by suggesting ideas for classroom interventions. Train other staff as needed.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as the Director of Special Education may from time to time assign or delegate
- Attend meetings and workshops (e.g. IEPs, training, team meetings, conferences, meetings with outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information, including best practices for school OT delivery.
- Implements therapeutic activities and instructs students, teachers, parents and other involved persons (e.g. positioning, adjusting special equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care to students and/or supporting the student’s IEP plan for use in the classroom.
COTA-L
Reliant Rehabilitation
08.2013 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF settings.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2012
Skills
Worked In various settings; such as geriatric, sub-acute, acute, nursing home, schools, pediatric outpatient clinics, and home care settings, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Practice Perfect, Rehab Optima, familiar with MDS
- Activity planning
- Documentation abilities
- Time management
- Scheduling
- Progress summaries
- Positive student engagement
- Patient Care Planning
- Sensory Motor Skills
- Clinical team collaboration
Timeline
COTA-L
J5 Therapy
01.2023 - Current
COTA-L
Reliant Rehabilitation
08.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
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