Kelly Krenning
St. Peter’s,MO
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with proven expertise in patient care planning and group therapy facilitation from Bellefontaine Habilitation Center. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical team coordination, enhancing patient outcomes.
Bellefontaine Habilitation Center was a nonstandard position for a COTA/L. I trained the home staff that assisted with ADL's and was able to use my creativity and life experience to coordinate field trips and activity groups to enrich the lives of residents.
I have had a full spectrum of experiences in education, employment, and life that make me a perfect candidate for this position as an Activities Coordinator.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bellefontaine Habilitation Center
11.2009 - 09.2014
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in [Type] settings.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety, and rights.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Paraprofessional - High School Special Education
Francis Howell School District
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Teacher Assistant
Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of [Number] children.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Saint Charles Community College
St. Charles, MO05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies - Adolescent Behavioral Health
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO08.1998
Skills
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Patient care planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Group Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Resource Utilization
- Staff education and training
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bellefontaine Habilitation Center
11.2009 - 09.2014
Paraprofessional - High School Special Education
Francis Howell School District
08.2004 - 05.2007
Teacher Assistant
Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.1998 - 08.1999
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Saint Charles Community College
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies - Adolescent Behavioral Health
University of Missouri - St Louis
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