Jennifer O'Leary
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in Occupational Therapy. Skilled in effective communication, time management, problem solving, and patient care. Committed to enhancing best outcomes through leadership and collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Kalamazoo, Michigan
10.2021 - Current
- Evaluates patient needs through standardized assessments and clinical observation skills.
- Develops individualized treatment plans based on patient strengths and areas for growth.
- Designs therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, executive functioning, coping, emotional regulation, and sensory processing and modulation skills.
- Adapts therapeutic activities to meet diverse patient needs and abilities.
- Implements group therapy sessions, enhancing social interaction skills among participants.
- Educates patients and families on therapeutic coping skills and emotional regulation strategies, fostering improved emotional resilience.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Provides training and supervision to student therapists on best practices and methodologies.
Personal Trainer
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, Michigan
01.2025 - Current
- Develops personalized fitness programs addressing diverse client needs.
- Conducts individual and group training sessions at community center.
- Educates clients on proper exercise techniques and safety protocols.
- Coordinates health and wellness workshops to engage and educate members.
- Monitors client progress and adjusted programs.
- Delivers motivational support to clients to enhance workout performance and overcome challenges.
- Schedules appointments with clients and communicated effectively with them via phone or email.
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Playground
Fayetteville, North Carolina
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed individualized intervention plans tailored to each child's unique strengths and challenges.
- Created individualized home exercise programs, enhancing patients' engagement and promoting their progress.
- Assessed children's developmental needs through standardized evaluations and clinical observations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated families on techniques, empowering them to support their child's development at home.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care and informed treatment decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services And Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-2016
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Direct patient care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Supervision and training
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
Certification
- National Board of Occupational Therapy Registration
- Michigan LARA Occupational Therapy License
Timeline
Personal Trainer
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
01.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Playground
04.2019 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services And Psychology
Western Michigan University