Johnya Shelby-Woodard
Summary
Caring occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 31 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Consultant
Sevita Health- California Mentor Program
09.2015 - Current
- Performed evaluations and assessments to children in an early intervention program with developmental, neurological, physical and sensory processing.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Provides parent support and education to promote children meeting family goals.
- Provides consultation and recommended home practice activities treatment activities to assist with child obtaining maximal potential with acquiring developmental milestones, self-help skills, interaction within the home environment, displaying healthy social-emotional skills and improved communication.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist II
Riverside County- California Children Services
11.2007 - Current
- Professionally evaluates, establish treatment plans and provides occupational therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age with developmental, physical and neurological disabilities.
- Designs and constructs or directs construction of special equipment and splints;
- Provides parent/client education and facilitates client centered care.
- Teaches self-care to promote maximum independence with activities of daily living skills;
- Explains orthopedic recommendations to children, adolescents and others;
- Consults with teachers, speech therapists and others as necessary;
- Requisitions equipment and supplies;
- Keeps clinical notes and records and prepares reports;
- Facilitates the client's acquisition of in-home durable medical equipment and monitors the maintenance;
- Provides supervision to program assistants and therapy aides.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Interface Rehab
01.2002 - 08.2007
School Occupational Therapist
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
09.1991 - 12.2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.1990
Skills
- Patient Management
- Individualized Care Plans
- Therapist Collaboration
- Emotional Support
- Documentation Skills
- Sensory Processing Training
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Clinical Reasoning
- Teach clients self-care and other suitable activities;
- Understand and interpret physicians' orders and adapt treatment programs to individual circumstances;
- Communicate verbal and written ideas clearly and logically;
- Prepare reports and maintain clinical case records;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and others contacted in the course of work;
- Set up treatment care plans for physically disabled children and adolescents
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Consultant
Sevita Health- California Mentor Program
09.2015 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist II
Riverside County- California Children Services
11.2007 - Current
Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Interface Rehab
01.2002 - 08.2007
School Occupational Therapist
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
09.1991 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Chicago State University
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