Jackie Kirkpatrick

Provided school-based occupational therapy services to students from preschool to 12th grade with various diagnoses.

• Collaborated with supervising OT and teacher to develop IEP goals for students in the school setting.
• Monitored, collected, and documented student's progress toward IEP goals.
• Provided adaptive equipment and education to students and staff on how to use it properly.
• Created and monitored student sensory diets in the school setting.
• Attended student IEP meetings.
• Provided resources and training to parents and teachers on how to work on and develop fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, self-help skills, and sensory processing skills in the school setting.
• Worked with students and staff on using assistive technology to help students access their education and increase their independence in the classroom.
• Provided school-based virtual OT sessions for 4 years.
• Worked closely with other disciplines such as Speech therapy, Physical therapy, Vision teachers, Deaf and Hard of Hearing teachers, and adaptive P.E. teachers to help students achieve their IEP goals.
• Able to create and maintain a consistent schedule for OT sessions.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff and parents.

• Provided occupational therapy services to home health clients.
• Worked with clients in their homes to increase safety and independence in the areas of ADLS, transfers, upper body strengthening and endurance, visual perceptual skills, and cognition.
• Instructed and trained clients and their caregivers on home exercise programs.
• Worked on ADLS with and without adaptive equipment to increase safety and independence.
• Adapted or modified the client's environment to increase safety and independence in the client's home.
• Communicated effectively with the supervising OT and Care team on the client's progress.
• Efficient in documenting the client's progress at each therapy session.
• Provided instruction to staff on the use of ADL equipment and transfer training.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust in the therapeutic relationship which contributed to improved participation during therapy sessions.
• Advocated for appropriate services on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure they received optimal care throughout their recovery process.

Provided school-based occupational therapy services to students from preschool to 12th grade with various diagnoses.

• Collaborated with supervising OT and teacher to develop IEP goals for students in the school setting.
• Monitored, collected, and documented student's progress toward IEP goals.
• Provided adaptive equipment and education to students and staff on how to use properly.
• Created and monitored student sensory diets in the school setting.
• Attended student IEP meetings.
• Provided resources and training to parents and teachers on how to work on and develop fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, self-help skills, and sensory processing skills in the school setting.
• Worked with students and staff on using assistive technology to help students access their education and increase their independence in the classroom
• Worked closely with other disciplines such as Speech therapy, Physical therapy, Vision teachers, Deaf and Hard of Hearing teachers and adaptive P.E teachers to help students achieve their IEP goals.
• Able to create and maintain a consistent schedule for OT sessions.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff and parents.

• Full-time from Feb. 1998-July 2003. PRN from July 2003- Dec.2008. Provided occupational therapy services to patients in the inpatient rehab unit, acute care units, and subacute care.
• Experience with various medical diagnoses such as orthopedic impairments, neurological disorders, COPD, cardiac disorders, TBI, and autoimmune diseases.
• Collaborated with the OT to discuss and create treatment plans and to review progress toward OT goals.
• Implemented and trained patients on home exercise programs.
• Provided ADL training with and without adaptive equipment to increase independence and safety.
• Provided instruction to patients on proper body mechanics and safety during transfers with and without a device.
• Provided education to patient and family on energy conservation to increase safety and independence for the patient.
• Experience working with low-vision patients.
• Contributed to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with various conditions.
• Facilitated successful transitions from hospital to home settings by coordinating care with other healthcare providers.

• Provided occupational therapy services to patients in the inpatient rehab unit and acute care unit.
• Experience with various medical diagnoses such as orthopedic impairments, neurological disorders, COPD, cardiac disorders, TBI, and autoimmune diseases.
• Collaborated with the OT to discuss and create treatment plans and to review progress toward OT goals.
• Implemented and trained patients on home exercise programs.
• Provided ADL training with and without adaptive equipment to increase independence and safety.
• Provided instruction to patients on proper body mechanics and safety during transfers with and without a device.
• Provided education to patient and family on energy conservation to increase safety and independence for the patient.
• Experience working with low-vision patients.
• Contributed to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with various conditions.
• Facilitated successful transitions from hospital to home settings by coordinating care with other healthcare providers.
• Provided training to staff on the use of adaptive equipment for patients and how to transfer patients safely.