Jennifer LaVoi
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with 20+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy looking for a new opportunity. Extensive experience and expertise in Dementia Care and related memory loss conditions. Documented strengths in leadership development and training, presentation and facilitation skills, experience in supervisory roles, and strong assessment skills. Compassionate and committed to improving overall quality of life for all those served.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Cognitive Care/Occupational Therapist
Emerald Crest
07.2002 - 08.2023
- Completed on and off site assessments (i.e. Cognitive/ADL's/Meal/Safety).
- Team Leader in managing/problem-solving behaviors by working to adapt the environment and provide "hands-on" training in care delivery.
- Provided dementia presentations within the community and taught the new employee dementia training
- Managed and coordinated daily activity program with activity coordinators.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship guidance and opportunities for professional growth
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations with OTR's and Activity Coordinators.
On Call Occupational Therapist
Shaller Sholom Home East
11.2003 - 06.2019
- Provided therapeutic intervention to a geriatric clientele with musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular, mental health, dementia, and cardiac conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises including ADL training, cognitive screens/assessments (SLUMS, CPT, ACL, MMSE) and home safety assessments when needed.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IABachelor of Science - Biology
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IASkills
- Staff Management/Team Management
- Program/Project Development and Management
- Behavioral Health
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Event Planning
- Flexibility
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Care Planning
- Customer Service
Certification
- State of MN OT License (#102817)
- NBCOT Certification (#1061319)
- Alzheimer's Association Training and Certification Dementia Trainer (Essentialz)
Timeline
On Call Occupational Therapist
Shaller Sholom Home East
11.2003 - 06.2019
Director of Cognitive Care/Occupational Therapist
Emerald Crest
07.2002 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
St. Ambrose University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Ambrose University
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