Karen Smitherman, COTA
8154 Karen Dr., Tyler,TX
Summary
Passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant driven to inspire clients in therapy by showing compassion, encouraging their strengths, and applying challenges to motivate them to their best success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level II Fieldwork Experience
Waterton Healthcare And Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Diagnoses: stroke, dementia, Fall risk, etc.
- Areas of Treatment: activities of daily living, eating, physical rehab, low vision, assistive technology, education
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment conducive to recovery.
- Implemented goal-oriented approaches to therapy sessions, motivating patients towards meaningful progress.
Level II Fieldwork Experience
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Setting: Adult Rehabilitation Hospital
- Diagnoses: stroke, total hip arthroplasty, post-heart surgery, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, etc.
- Areas of Treatment: activities of daily living, assistive technology, eating, physical rehab, mental health, education
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient-centered care.
- Implemented goal-oriented approaches to therapy sessions, motivating patients towards meaningful progress.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues across disciplines through effective communication and team collaboration.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality service delivery standards.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment conducive to recovery.
Level I Fieldwork Experience
Tyler Indendent School District
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Setting: Public School
- Areas of Treatment: developmental disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional behaviors, physical disabilities
Level I Fieldwork Experience
Life Blessings Adult Day Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Setting: Life Skills for Adults
- Diagnoses: Autism, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability Disability Disorder
- Areas of Treatment: developmental disorders and learning disabilities
Level I Fieldwork Experience
Alzheimer's Alliance Of Smith County
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Setting: Day Program
- Diagnoses: Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Areas of Treatment: activities of daily living, socio-emotional skills, mental health
Owner
Visi-Clean, LLC
01.2003 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose solutions.
- Train and supervise employees to perform daily business functions.
- Manage budgets, payroll, and productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05.2023
Skills
- Experience working with/treating clients with various diagnoses
- General administration
- Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft
- Management
- Training employees
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship Building
- Small business operations
- Client Service
Certification
- Texas License# - applied, pending
- NBCOT Certification #:513897
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Level I Fieldwork Experience
Tyler Indendent School District
08.2022 - 11.2022
Level I Fieldwork Experience
Life Blessings Adult Day Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
Level II Fieldwork Experience
Waterton Healthcare And Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 05.2023
Level II Fieldwork Experience
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023
Level I Fieldwork Experience
Alzheimer's Alliance Of Smith County
01.2022 - 05.2022
Owner
Visi-Clean, LLC
01.2003 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tyler Junior College
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