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Keisha Mayfield

Summary

Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a compassionate approach to those struggling with life's basic activities. People-centered, efficient, flexible and creative in interpersonal relationships to help achieve patient's goals. Particularly good at dealing with the geriatric population in long term care settings and home health settings. Great at time management, works well under pressure, empathetic and team player.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA/L

Lifeline Home Health
07.2024 - Current
  • Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support sustained improvement in daily living activities.
  • Ensured adherence to facility policies, procedures, regulations as well as compliance with state licensing requirements for COTALs.
  • Provided ongoing support to patients during their recovery journey by addressing any concerns or barriers they may face during the rehabilitation process in their home.
  • Developed personalized home programs for patients to promote continued skill development outside of therapy sessions.
  • Utilized effective communication skills to present recommendations to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals in a clear and concise manner.

COTA/L

Adoration Home Health
03.2022 - Current
  • Used point of care to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
  • Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Implemented and modified interventions teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
  • Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Amn Healthcare Services Inc.
07.2018 - 03.2022
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Health Facilities Rehabilitation Services
01.2008 - 03.2018
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
  • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lifecare Of Grandview
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.
  • Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries, strokes and cerebral palsy.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.

Education

Associate of Science - Science

Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY
2002

Skills

  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Team collaboration
  • Project organization
  • Relationship development
  • Quality
  • Treatment Planning
  • Schedule Management
  • Problem resolution
  • Communications
  • Organization
  • Self-Motivated
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

COTA/L

Lifeline Home Health
07.2024 - Current

COTA/L

Adoration Home Health
03.2022 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Amn Healthcare Services Inc.
07.2018 - 03.2022

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lifecare Of Grandview
01.2009 - 01.2015

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Health Facilities Rehabilitation Services
01.2008 - 03.2018

Associate of Science - Science

Madisonville Community College

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