Kayla Thompson
Abingdon,VA
Summary
Skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient recovery at Carrington Place At Wytheville. Expert in therapeutic exercise programming and fostering collaborative teamwork, significantly improved patient participation and outcomes. Specializes in geriatric rehabilitation and traumatic brain injury care, demonstrating a commitment to advancing patient quality of life through innovative therapy interventions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Carrington Place At Wytheville
07.2024 - Current
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Enhanced patient recovery through the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
- Supported patients during transitions from hospitalization to outpatient or home-based rehabilitation settings.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2015 - Current
- Helped maintain a safe and supportive environment by adhering to facility policies, procedures, and infection control protocols.
- Strengthened communication between the interdisciplinary team members through regular meetings discussing patients'' improvement plan updates.
- Provided thorough documentation of client progress, enabling accurate assessments and informed decision-making by occupational therapists regarding treatment modifications or discharge planning.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to enhance therapy sessions and optimize patient progress.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust in the therapeutic relationship which contributed to improved participation during therapy sessions.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Education
Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant - Health Sciences
Southwest Va Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA05.2014
Skills
- Fine motor skills development
- Fall prevention strategies
- Activity analysis
- Documentation And Reporting
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Group therapy facilitation
- Stroke Recovery Assistance
- Traumatic Brain Injury Care
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Wheelchair positioning
- Upper Extremity Strengthening
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Carrington Place At Wytheville
07.2024 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2015 - Current
CPR certified
Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant - Health Sciences
Southwest Va Community College
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