Kara Whitley
Washington,NC
Summary
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. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. I am flexible, efficient, and reliable and love collaborating with other disciplines to provide the best individualized care for the client.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA/L
Team Therapy Services
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on changing needs and goals.
- Collaborated with the multi disciplinary team in order to provide support for the client and family.
- Provided adaptive strategies with use of adaptive equipment for therapeutic positioning and feeding in order to promote functional performance.
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
COTA/L
Ridgewood Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2005 - 02.2022
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Developed personalized home programs for patients to promote continued skill development outside of therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with the multi disciplinary team in order to provide support to the client and family.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Greenville Technical College
Greer04.1997
Skills
- Patient and Family Education
- Fine motor skills development
- Environmental modification
- Sensory integration techniques
- Feeding and swallowing strategies
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Pediatric Care
- Team Collaboration
- Self Motivation
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Ongoing continuing education to provide the best quality care to include ASD, sensory processing disorders, neurological disorders, and feeding difficulties as well as therapeutic play strategies
Timeline
COTA/L
Team Therapy Services
02.2022 - Current
COTA/L
Ridgewood Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2005 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Greenville Technical College
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