Jacob Ersland
Moore,OK
Summary
Dedicated graduate of the 2023 Occupational Therapy Assistant program with 7+ years of experience working with individuals who have special needs, and a years experience working in an outpatient setting as a technician. Adept at providing client centered treatments and therapeutic use of self. Successful at therapy equipment usage with extensive knowledge of working with individuals who have a disability, injury, or illness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Technician
Physical Therapy Central
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2022 - Current
- Provided patient education on therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress during rehabilitation sessions.
- Maintained a clean, safe and organized therapy environment.
- Set up equipment for physical therapy treatments as instructed by the therapist.
- Observed patients during treatment to report any changes or concerns to the therapist.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics techniques to help prevent injury while performing exercises.
- Prepared treatment areas with necessary items such as linens, weights, bands.
- Applied hot packs, cold packs and electrical stimulation according to therapist instructions.
Lifeguard
The Station at Central Park
Moore, Oklahoma
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
Substitute Teacher
Special Care
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
Head Lifeguard
The Station at Central Park
Moore, OK
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Ensured safety of swimmers by monitoring activities in the pool area and intervening when necessary.
- Supervised a team of lifeguards, providing guidance and instruction to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Provided emergency response for medical or other emergencies as needed.
- Conducted daily chemical tests on water quality and temperature to ensure safe swimming conditions.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment such as first aid kits, rescue tubes, backboards.
- Instructed staff in proper use of safety equipment including CPR and AED certification training.
- Reviewed accident reports from subordinate staff members to identify trends or potential issues at the aquatic facility.
- Coordinated scheduling of shift rotations amongst lifeguard staff members to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Assisted with planning and implementation of special events held at the aquatic facility.
- Created new programs such as swim classes or water aerobics classes to attract more customers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2023
High School Diploma -
Moore High School
Moore, OK05.2020
Skills
- Office Assistance
- Trauma Recovery
- Appointment Scheduling
- Supply Restocking
- CPR Certified
- Equipment Setup
- Client Relations
- Patient Communication
- Taking Vitals
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Reception
- Total Rehabilitation
- Decision-Making
- Medical Records Documentation
- Care Plan Completion
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- I volunteered for the organization Make Promises Happen for ~7 years in which I would assist people with special needs to complete leisure activities, ADLs, and IADLs.
- I taught swim lessons to individuals with special needs during my time working at the Station in which I provided alternative methods of teaching children how to swim.
Accomplishments
Newcomer award Make Promises Happen 2018
Certification
- CPR & AED Certified
- Red Cross First Aid Certified
Timeline
Lifeguard
The Station at Central Park
05.2023 - 10.2023
Physical Therapy Technician
Physical Therapy Central
12.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Special Care
09.2020 - 04.2022
Head Lifeguard
The Station at Central Park
05.2020 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Oklahoma City Community College
High School Diploma -
Moore High School