Kayla Davis
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 1 year of experience working with pediatric individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Jeter Therapy Group
08.2024 - Current
- Supports and builds caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and developmental delay.
- Helps improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assists patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educates patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Family Solutions Pediatric Therapy
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided direct occupational therapy services to clients ages 2- 23 in outpatient setting using established treatment plan under supervision of an occupational therapist
- Gathered patient data and monitors patient progress at all stages of therapy
- Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families
- Treated patients to improve fine motor, self-regulation, vision perception, motor planning, attention, pre-writing/drawing, crossing midline/coordination, self-care, behavior, bilateral coordination, body awareness, hand dominance, play/socialization, transition, grasp/release patterns, hand manipulation, feeding, sensory integration, and cutting/prescissor skills
- Provided education and instruction to patients and families
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress
- Provided occupational therapy services to a diverse population of clients with a wide range of developmental, physical, and cognitive disabilities
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to address individual needs and goals
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
OTA LEVEL II FIELDWORK STUDENT (ROTATION II)
Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided occupational therapy services to a diverse population of clients with a wide range of developmental, physical, and cognitive disabilities
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to address individual needs and goals
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
- Developed and implemented therapeutic activities to promote fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive development Utilized therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot/cold therapy
- Developed and maintained progress notes and documentation to ensure accurate and timely documentation submission.
OTA LEVEL II FIELDWORK STUDENT (ROTATION I)
Building Futures Pediatric Therapy
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in the implementation of therapeutic activities and exercises to help patients reach their goals
- Monitored patient progress and made recommendations for modifications to treatment plans
- Monitored patient performance of activities and provided positive reinforcement and feedback
- Administered treatments with patient safety as a priority
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to provide patient care
- Developed and maintained progress notes and documentation to ensure accurate and timely documentation submission.
OTA LEVEL I FIELDWORK STUDENT
Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center (Psych)
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Facilitated therapeutic group programming under the supervision of the OTR/L
- Modified activities as needed for patients during group sessions
- Demonstrated skills in providing therapeutic interventions to enhance patient's motor functions, activities of daily living and cognitive abilities.
THERAPY TECH/ FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
Melanie Massey PT
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented therapeutic activities to promote fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive development
- Utilized therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot/cold therapy
- Developed and maintained progress notes and documentation to ensure accurate and timely documentation submission
- Assisted in the implementation of therapeutic activities and exercises to help patients reach their goals
- Monitored patient progress and made recommendations for modifications to treatment plans
- Monitored patient performance of activities and provided positive reinforcement and feedback
- Administered treatments with patient safety as a priority
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to provide patient care
- Facilitated therapeutic group programming under the supervision of the OTR/L
- Modified activities as needed for patients during group sessions
- Demonstrated skills in providing therapeutic interventions to enhance patient's motor functions, activities of daily living and cognitive abilities
- Answered phones, scheduled patients, took payments, authorized insurance, greeted and assisted customers, addressed customer complaints, and worked in a highly skilled manner to greet guests in a courteous and professional way
- Assisted with therapeutic equipment setup and maintenance
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients and their families
- Administered treatments according to established protocols
- Prepared and cleaned treatment areas
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
University of Louisiana at Monroe
12.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - KINESIOLOGY
University of Louisiana at Monroe
05.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Mansfield High School
05.2016
Skills
- Experience with using Epic
- Experience with using WebPT
- Experience with using Practice Perfect EMR
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Documentation Skills
- Treatment Implementation
- Home Exercise Programs
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- Former Secretary of the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
- Member of AOTA and LOTA
Timeline
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Jeter Therapy Group
08.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Family Solutions Pediatric Therapy
12.2023 - 07.2024
OTA LEVEL II FIELDWORK STUDENT (ROTATION II)
Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
OTA LEVEL II FIELDWORK STUDENT (ROTATION I)
Building Futures Pediatric Therapy
05.2023 - 07.2023
OTA LEVEL I FIELDWORK STUDENT
Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center (Psych)
02.2023 - 04.2023
THERAPY TECH/ FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
Melanie Massey PT
01.2021 - 06.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - KINESIOLOGY
University of Louisiana at Monroe
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Mansfield High School
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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