Jessica George
Levittown,PA
Summary
Mission
Newly graduated Board-Certified Occupational Therapy Practitioner with fieldwork experience in a skilled nursing facility, developmental and intellectual disability adult day program, memory center, and school-based occupational therapy. Enjoys providing compassionate care to assist in determining and enhancing the daily living activities that each patient wants or needs to accomplish.
Personable Occupational Therapy Practitioner committed to promoting patient health and independence. Experience in therapeutic exercises, monitoring patient progress, and creating home exercise programs. A collaborative and compassionate individual; a focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming, and dressing; providing educational support; and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict-management abilities.
To educate clients with the skills necessary to attain and develop to their highest potential. I strive to empower clients to increase independence by encouraging, modeling, and reinforcing skills needed to promote success throughout their lifespan.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Council Rock School District
Newtown, PA
08.2006 - Current
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Assists teachers with conducting lessons, managing the classroom, and developing materials.
- Track student progress during the school year using student-specific data sheets.
- Complete ACCESS paperwork by following state guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and applied behavior analysis therapist to empower students through programs designed to enhance their academic and social achievements.
- Act as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons.
- Implement positive behavior support systems class-wide and individualized.
- Assisting students in using and maintaining augmentative communication devices.
- Cueing, redirecting, and monitoring to ensure the students maintain focus and attention on tasks due to their cognitive abilities.
- Observing and intervening to redirect inappropriate behavior.
- Monitoring the incidence and prevalence of designated health or medical problems
- Assist with activities of daily living such as eating, grooming, and toileting.
- Help to increase student independence by encouraging, modeling, and reinforcing.
- Lead daily centers focusing on fine motor skills such as tracing, cutting, and writing.
- Created and implemented cooking lessons that focused on cutting, pouring, and opening containers.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefitted all students involved.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork
Arc Of Somerset County
Manville, NJ
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Responsible for recording and monitoring patient progress in response to therapy sessions.
- Treated a wide range of conditions, including Cerebrovascular accidents, fractures, developmental and intellectual delays, decreased cognition, low vision, and chronic and acute pain.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned and implemented a range of treatment and therapeutic exercises involving skills used during functional activities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and individualized care.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address common challenges faced by patients in a supportive environment.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and individuals with disabilities.
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork
MAJESTIC OAKS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Abington, PA
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team.
- Responsible for recording and monitoring patient progress in response to therapy sessions.
- Treated a wide range of conditions, including cerebrovascular accidents, amputations, fractures, developmental and intellectual delays, decreased cognition, dementia, low vision and hearing, and chronic and acute pain.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned and implemented a range of treatment and therapeutic exercises involving skills used during functional activities.
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized a daily schedule.
- Maintained and promoted a positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY – COLLAGE OF REHABILIT
Philadelphia, PA08.2023
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PAHigh School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School
Fairless Hills, PA06.2002
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Student Supervision
- Crisis Intervention
- Time management and organizational skills
- Problem-solving/Being able to think outside of the box
- Creative: Being able to design unique lessons and projects
- Collaboration with other team members
- Leadership- being able to step into otherpositions when needed
- Progress Monitoring
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Activity Management
- Behavioral Plan Management
Certification
- National Occupational Therapy Board-certified occupational therapy assistant.
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork
Arc Of Somerset County
03.2023 - 04.2023
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork
MAJESTIC OAKS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
03.2023 - 04.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Council Rock School District
08.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY – COLLAGE OF REHABILIT
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School