Jasmine Wallace
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a proven track record at Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Services, excelling in various areas. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Enhanced patient outcomes through tailored treatment plans and effective mentoring, fostering teamwork and communication. Committed to continuous professional growth, empowering families in the therapeutic process and ensuring positive rehabilitation experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Services
12.2012 - Current
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in pediatric settings
- Collaborated with occupational therapists and other certified occupational therapy assistants to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Trained and mentored new certified occupational therapy Assistants, resulting in improved team performance and productivity.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams as needed.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- 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.
- Educated and empowered patients and families on diagnoses, and the importance and benefits of participation in therapy sessions and completion of home program suggestions.
- Served as a resource mentoring students completing fieldwork experiences.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation progress by implementing personalized treatment plans under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA05-2012
Skills
- Self-care skills development
- Creation and implementation of visual schedules
- Activity analysis
- Sensory integration strategies
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Social skills development
- Experienced with constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) program
- Upper extremity strengthening for clients with brachial plexus and cerebral palsy diagnoses
- Feeding intervention
- Neurological disorders
- Documentation and reporting
- Treatment plan development
Accomplishments
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - current since 2012
- Collaborated with other team members to create and start Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Shared Leadership (SLC).
- Currently the lead of the Federal Way Mary Bridge Children's Therapy clinic.
- Collaborated with team of 15+ co-workers, including therapists, administrative staff, and leadership the development, creation, and implementation of the Treatment Pathways.
- Completed feeding therapy competencies.
- Completed adaptive technology competencies.
- Organized and led social skills groups of various ages and developmental levels.
- Assisted in organizing and facilitating CIMT (constraint induced movement therapy) camps at Mary Bridge Children's Therapy.
- Have been a part of the upper extremity casting team for Mary Bridge Children's Therapy - Orthotics for the 12.5 years.
- CPR/BLS/AED Trained and currently certified
Poppy of the Quarter Award - February 2024
I was nominated and received the award in February 2024 for providing positive and excellence. I am the 4th person to ever receive the award at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Therapies.
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Services
12.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Bates Technical College
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