Kaitlyn Hightower
Whitney,TX
Summary
Experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with hands on experience in delivering client centered therapeutic support. Skilled in providing treatment focused in the areas of Fine Motor, Sensory needs, Handwriting, ADLs, and Adaptive Equipment. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Committed to maintaining a positive environment for patients and teammates. Always willing to expand my knowledge in other areas of this profession.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Belton Independent School District
Belton, TX
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Carried out treatment plans determined by OT, supporting school staff, and IEP goals. Treatment sessions focused in the areas of Fine Motor, Handwriting, Activities of Daily Living, and Sensory needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive care plans that aligned with the goals set forth in students IEP.
- Adapted communication strategies to effectively interact with students. Used interpersonal skills to meet each child where he or she was daily, in order to provide effective therapy for each treatment session.
- Contributed to team meetings with supervising OT and fellow COTA. Determined caseload numbers, possible strategies for continuous improvement when providing therapy services, provided ideas for ways we could improve as an Occupational Therapy team that would benefit both students and other disciplinaries.
- Maintained daily detailed records of each students progress, adjusting interventions as necessary for maximum effectiveness.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Baylor Scott and White Clinic
Waco, TX
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted treatment sessions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist who was also a Certified Hand Therapist. Provided treatment to patients who suffered strokes, TBI, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Upper Extremity Injuries.
- Assisted Supervising OT in the evaluation of patient outcomes, contributed to the refinement of therapy objectives, and developed treatment plans for each individual patient.
- Educated patients and their families on the use of adaptive equipment, fostering greater independence.
- Used effective interpersonal skills to communicate with each patient daily in order to conduct a meaningful treatment session.
- Maintained daily detailed documentation of patient progress, adjusting interventions as necessary for maximum effectiveness.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards and worked with discretion to maintain patient dignity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Mclennan Community College
Waco, TX12-2018
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Well Organized
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Computer Skills
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Belton Independent School District
07.2019 - 12.2024
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Baylor Scott and White Clinic
08.2018 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Mclennan Community College
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