Jacqueline Hoffman
Deshler,OH
Summary
Compassionate and Driven Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant inpatient and outpatient settings for a variety of diagnoses and ages. Patient and communicative with passion for helping patients to improve their skills required for maximizing quality of life. Acknowledged for concise time management skills, superior organization and effective communication to patients as well as families. Extremely passionate and driven in my career and build strong rapport with patients and families. Trustworthy, responsible and dedicated to assisting my patients with achieving their Max potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Licensed
HealthPro-Heritage
Fostoria, OH
01.2013 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced patient recovery through the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
- Streamlined documentation processes, leading to increased efficiency in patient care management.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, facilitating data-driven decision-making for treatment plan adjustments.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Conducted thorough assessments of functional abilities and limitations, informing customized intervention strategies.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- 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.
- 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.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brown Mackie College
Findlay, OH06.2012
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Sensory Processing Improvements
- Therapeutic Techniques Understanding
- Experienced With Dementia Programming
- Fall prevention strategies
- Feeding intervention
- Fine motor skills development
- Range of motion improvement
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Home modification planning
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Collaborative teamwork
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Assistive technology use
- Documentation and reporting
- Group therapy facilitation
- Patient-centered care
- Prosthetic training
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Functional mobility training
- Cognitive retraining
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Adaptive equipment expertise
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Care Standards
- Patient Monitoring
- Supply Management
- CPR/AED
Accomplishments
· Promoted to Rehab Director in 2018
· Creation of Sensory Room for dementia unit
· Presented with "Innovation Award" in 2021
· Self-taught and provided handmade Walker bags to clients as well as for wheelchairs and Recliner arms
· Remained a passionate and dedicated employee with the same company for nearly 11 years
Certification
· NBCOT-302279
· OTPTAT-OTA 05153
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Licensed
HealthPro-Heritage
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brown Mackie College