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Kaitlyn Shively

Houston,Tx

Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with one and a half years of experience working with the pediatric population . Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. Skilled at personalizing intervention plans to take advantage of individual patient strengths and with strategies for improving all areas of life for diverse patients. Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The T.E.A.M. Approach
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills, engagement in functional activity, strength, range of motion and daily living activities.
  • Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
  • Observes patients during treatments and compiles and monitors data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and report verbally or in writing to the occupational therapist

Clinical Instructor:

  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and fostering open communication.
  • Enhanced pediatric clinical instruction by incorporating evidence-based practices and real-world scenarios in lessons.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Provide clinical instruction to one OTA student in clinical settings on pediatric outpatient care and accurate documentation topics.

Kids Team member

Life Time Fitness
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.

Birthday party/ Events Supervisor

Life Time Fitness
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, the satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise
  • Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions
  • Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Bus Attendant

Aldine ISD Transportation
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Perform equipment safety checks prior to departure.
  • Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
  • Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
  • Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
  • Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.

Education

AAS / Occupational Therapy Assistant -

Lone Star College
Kingwood, TX
08.2022

High School Diploma -

MacArthur High School
Houston, TX
05.2018

Skills

  • Fine motor skills development
  • CPR/AED
  • Activity analysis
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Fall prevention strategies
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Sensory processing improvements
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Occupation

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The T.E.A.M. Approach
10.2022 - Current

Kids Team member

Life Time Fitness
06.2021 - 09.2022

Birthday party/ Events Supervisor

Life Time Fitness
06.2021 - 09.2022

Bus Attendant

Aldine ISD Transportation
06.2019 - 05.2021

AAS / Occupational Therapy Assistant -

Lone Star College

High School Diploma -

MacArthur High School
Kaitlyn Shively