Julie Brochetti
Roanoke,VA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Raleigh Court Health & Rehabilitation Center
Roanoke, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated independence in ADLs through education on safe functional mobility practices, proper body mechanics, and adaptive strategies
- Documented patient's progress through daily notes, discharge notes, and progress notes under direct supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings with other health professionals involved in the care of a particular patient
- Educated patients and family members on fall prevention techniques, updates on current functional levels, and use of adaptive equipment as needed
- Established rapport with patient caseload through utilizing therapeutic use of self, empathy, and active listening skills
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
ACME Therapies
Roanoke, VA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided therapeutic interventions, such as sensory integration, fine motor skills development, behavioral strategies, and activities of daily living training
- Selected activities to help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of cognitive or physical capabilities
- Instructed parents and caregivers in strategies to support their child's therapy goals at home
- Worked with ages ranging from 2-37 years old and implemented individualized treatment plans to achieve independence with age-appropriate ADLs
- Created progress reports and documentation for each patient on a regular basis
Recreational Therapy Intern
Catawba Hospital
Catawba, VA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Conferred with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs
- Administered therapeutic recreational, educational and group activities
- Worked in close relations with young adults and geriatric age groups with varying psychiatric diagnoses
- Completed daily new patient assessments targeting leisure interests
Recreational Therapy Volunteer
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
Christiansburg, VA
01.2019 - 05.2019
- 30+ hours of volunteering in the Fun with Friends special needs classroom
- Worked in close relations with non-verbal, 3-year-old that was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
- Practiced hand-over-hand assistance in daily activities with assessments as well as planning and implementing appropriate facilitations
- Utilized adaptive equipment provided by specialists such as: Voice Output Aids, mobility harness, and adapted wheelchair
Education
Masters of Occupational Therapy -
Radford University Carilion
Roanoke, VA 01-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Radford University Carilion
Roanoke, VA 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2020
Skills
- Self reflective learner who is passionate about serving others
- Admirable ability to show personable manners when working with others
- Compassionate and empathetic towards patients and employees
- Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Dependability and punctuality
Clinical Hours
Level II A Fieldwork
- Richfield Living
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- May 2nd, 2022- June 24th, 2022
- Developed treatment plans according to individual client's goals on a daily basis with an emphasis on importance of increased independence in ADLs
- Educated clients and family members on surgical precautions, importance of Occupational Therapy, and adaptive equipment use for enhancing independence in daily activities
- Monitored client progress throughout admission process through documenting daily notes, progress notes, and discharge notes
Level II B Fieldwork
- ACME Therapy
- Outpatient Pediatric Clinic
- March 7th, 2022-April 28th, 2022
- Created client-centered treatment interventions pertaining to each child's goal through playful activities
- Worked with children ages 3-10 with varying disabilities and diagnoses
- Implemented therapeutic techniques in treatment interventions such as sensory integration, behavioral strategies, and NDT/PNF patterns as appropriate for each child in order to reach his/her goals
- Documented each child's progress towards long-term and short term goals through daily notes and progress notes
Level I Fieldwork
- Geriatric and Pediatrics
- Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
- 2021
- Participated in simulated treatment interventions through implementation of treatments, practicing chart review, documentation of daily notes
Licenses and Certifications
- NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (08/18/2022-3/31/2026)
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant for State of Virginia (11/30/2024-11/30/2026)
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Raleigh Court Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
ACME Therapies
08.2022 - 12.2023
Recreational Therapy Intern
Catawba Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020
Recreational Therapy Volunteer
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Radford University Carilion
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Radford University
Masters of Occupational Therapy -
Radford University Carilion
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