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Jodi Hofsta

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Patient-focused Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant offering 22-year background administering occupational treatment plans and providing therapeutic exercises and activities, including resistive exercises and daily living activities. Reliable and responsible professional certified in physical disabilities and sensory integration both in Adult and Pediatric population. Skillful in overcoming adversities and motivating patients to accomplish goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

COTA

Remedy
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - Current
  • Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
  • Conducted occupational-focused interviews of incoming patients through assessing patients PLOF and current physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Used Casamba and Net health/Optima to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals.
  • Promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs through co treatments and group therapy.
  • Collaborated with therapists, social workers, doctors nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.

COTA

Renewal Therapy
Chicago , IL
06.2014 - 02.2019
  • Aided in improvement of sensory, cognitive and physical function for adults and children with various disabilities by implementing prescribed treatments.
  • Assisted OTs with implementing FT patient caseload(9-13patients) with individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Implemented and modified interventions teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.

COTA

Ensign Therapy
Phoenix, AZ
04.2012 - 06.2014
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.

COTA

Horizon Thearpy
Tinley Park, IL
04.2002 - 04.2012

Provided direct occupational therapy services in Early Intervention ( birth -3 Y/O) and Adults w/ Developmental Disabilities settings.

  • Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL

Skills

  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Daily Living Skills Instruction
  • Mobility Support
  • Emotional Support
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Rehabilitation Techniques

Certification

  • COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Timeline

COTA

Remedy
02.2019 - Current

COTA

Renewal Therapy
06.2014 - 02.2019

COTA

Ensign Therapy
04.2012 - 06.2014

COTA

Horizon Thearpy
04.2002 - 04.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

South Suburban College of Cook County
Jodi Hofsta