Jennifer Hazlett
Columbia,SC
Summary
Hardworking certified occupational therapy assistant bringing several years of experience supporting patients. Skilled at effectively and efficiently delivering rehabilitation services and tracking progress. Expert in occupational therapy software and techniques.
Experienced with therapeutic support and patient rehabilitation. Utilizes effective treatment planning to enhance patient mobility and recovery. Knowledge of communication strategies and patient care techniques, ensuring positive rehabilitation experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
Lexington, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Provided therapeutic support in activities of daily living to enhance patient independence and quality of life.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and home exercise programs for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Provide direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine, gross motor coordination, and cognitive exercises.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN
YAD Rehabilitation
Columbia , SC
08.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine, gross motor coordination, and cognitive exercises.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
- Perform occupational therapy interventions in skilled and long-term care, adhering to OT treatment plan.
- Taught patients and families about conditions and exercises.
- Performed in patient advocacy role, championing safety, well-being and rights.
- Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN
Broad River Rehab
Columbia , SC
05.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine, gross motor coordination, and cognitive exercises.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Facilitated group activities designed to improve cognition, motor skills and communication.
- Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in skilled, outpatient, assisted living, and independent living settings.
- Taught patients and families about conditions and exercises.
- Performed in patient advocacy role, championing safety, well-being and rights.
- Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.
Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant
MUSC of Orangeburg
Orangeburg, South Carolina
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Working with an array of diagnoses (Stroke, Ortho, Behavioral, CHF, Acute Hypoxia, etc.)
- Assist OTs with screening patients by data collection and best practice
- Attending stroke team meetings, seeking opportunities for development in this area with the care team.
- Provide direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine, gross motor coordination, and cognitive exercises.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Facilitated group activities designed to improve cognition, motor skills and communication.
- Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in skilled, outpatient, assisted living, and independent living settings.
- Taught patients and families about conditions and exercises.
- Performed in patient advocacy role, championing safety, well-being and rights.
- Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA11-2019
Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Communication skills
- Organized
- Compassionate
- Determined
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Schedule Management
- Team Collaboration
- Therapeutic techniques knowledge
- Social Skills Development
- Mental Health Support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Patient-centered care
- Injury Prevention
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Fall prevention strategies
- Fine motor skills development
- Activity analysis
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
NBCOT Cert: 434772
SC COTA License: OT.51243
References
- Brooke Brown OTR/L, Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg, Orangeburg, SC, 859-468-5612
- Alli Money OTR/L, Broad River Rehab, Columbia, SC, 336-413-5647
- Lauren Dupree PTA/L, Medical University of SC, Orangeburg, SC, 843-693-0260
- Marcel Ngeumjom PTA/L, Medical University of SC, Orangeburg, SC, 803-608-5879
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
10.2025 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN
YAD Rehabilitation
08.2024 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN
Broad River Rehab
05.2024 - Current
Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant
MUSC of Orangeburg
07.2020 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Augusta Technical College