Kayla Watson
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with over two years of experience working with the Geriatric population. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting productivity standards. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Entrepreneurially oriented with background in launching and managing diverse business ventures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Anna Maria Oyster Bar
Bradenton, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming dining experience for all guests.
- Manage multiple tables efficiently, maintaining high service standards during peak hours.
- Demonstrate strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Collaborate with team members to create a welcoming and positive guest experience
- Handle payments and manage transactions using the Toast POS system
Self Employed/Stay at home parent
Just Kickin Back Charters
Bradenton, FL
08.2019 - Current
- Answer phones and handle scheduling
- Maintain monthly finances, manage cash, and complete bank deposits
- Ongoing research and maintenance with business SEO, website design, scheduling system flow, and search-ability to optimize growth and exposure to potential clients
- Engage in relationships within the community to promote business
- Balance varying daily schedules and appointments as required
- 4 year member of Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and Discover Bradenton
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Care for two children and complete all homemaker duties within the home
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Full Time
Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bradenton, FL
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided skilled therapy services to patients in accordance with plan of care and treatment goals created by supervising OT
- Built and maintained autonomous relationships with patients on caseload
- Attended Care Plan Meetings to discuss and report patients' progress and goals for planned discharge setting
- Completed clinical documentation and billing at point of service using Casamba and maintained a daily productivity of 85%
- Created ongoing maintenance exercise programs for patients following discharge from therapy services
- Collaboration and professionalism with OT supervisor, DOR, Nursing staff, and all other therapy staff
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation
West Bradenton, FL
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided skilled therapy services to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
- Completed daily clinical documentation and billing at point of service maintaining 90% productivity
- Collaborated with OT supervisor, DOR, Nursing staff, and all other therapists
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Heritage Park Care and Rehab Signature Healthcare
West Bradenton, FL
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Provide skilled therapy services to patients, in accordance with plan of care and treatment goals
- Complete clinical documentation and billing at point of service using Rehab Optima and maintaining a daily productivity of 90%
- Collaboration and professionalism with OT supervisor, DOR, Nursing staff, and all other co-workers
Caregiver
Private Residence
Bradenton, FL
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepared meals, assist with various IADLs, perform patient transfers, drove patient to appointments, light cleaning and household tasks
OTA Student Fieldwork
Varied
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Manatee Springs Care and Rehabilitation
- Manatee Memorial Hospital
- Windsor Oaks of Bradenton
- Creekside Health and Rehabilitation of Sarasota
- Sexton Elementary School
Caregiver
Private Residence
Bradenton, FL
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervised showers for safety, prepared meals, assisted with medication management, engaged patient in leisure activities, light cleaning and household tasks
Education
Associates of Science Degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant
State College of Florida
Bradenton05.2017
Associates of Arts Degree - undefined
Tallahassee Community College
05.2011
High School - undefined
Lincoln High School
05.2007
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Learning Oriented
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Geriatric treatment
- Patient rapport building
Timeline
Server
Anna Maria Oyster Bar
12.2024 - Current
Self Employed/Stay at home parent
Just Kickin Back Charters
08.2019 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Full Time
Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 08.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation
09.2017 - 03.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Heritage Park Care and Rehab Signature Healthcare
08.2017 - 08.2018
Caregiver
Private Residence
07.2017 - 07.2018
Caregiver
Private Residence
05.2016 - 01.2017
OTA Student Fieldwork
Varied
01.2016 - 05.2017
Associates of Arts Degree - undefined
Tallahassee Community College
High School - undefined
Lincoln High School
Associates of Science Degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant
State College of Florida