Kemesha Spears M.A.Ed., COTA/L
Cordele,GA
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with 15 years of experience with geriatric populations. Patient and communicative with passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills. Acknowledged for concise time management skills, superior organization and effective communication. Strengths include conducting assessments and progress evaluations, educating patients and families and completing documentation. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Innovative Therapy Services/PRN
Cordele , GA
2017.12 - 2023.12
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in geriatric settings.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sava Healthcare/PRN
Tifton , GA
2019.11 - 2020.06
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in geriatric settings.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pruitt Health of Ashburn/PRN
Ashburn , GA
2013.06 - 2018.01
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in geriatric settings.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Innovative Therapy Services
Cordele , GA
2015.10 - 2017.12
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities and monitored progress towards their goals.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in geriatric settings.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Taught patients how to properly use therapy equipment.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
Ocilla , GA
2013.06 - 2015.10
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities and monitored progress towards their goals.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in geriatric settings.
- Taught patients how to properly use therapy equipment.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Integra Rehabilitation
Ocilla , GA
2012.12 - 2013.06
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities and monitored progress towards their goals.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in geriatric settings.
- Taught patients how to properly use therapy equipment.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
Ocilla , GA
2009.10 - 2012.12
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities and monitored progress towards their goals.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in geriatric settings.
- Taught patients how to properly use therapy equipment.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ2022-03
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Human Services
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ2020-03
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Albany State University Formally Darton State
Albany, GA2008-12
High School Diploma -
Crisp County High School
Cordele, GA2001-05
Skills
- Therapeutic Techniques Knowledge
- Documentation and Reporting
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Patient-Centered Care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Occupational Therapy
- Self Motivation
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Reliability
Certification
- Georgia Occupational Therapy Assistant License #OTA001214
- NBCOT Certification #260489
- BLS Instructor ID #03210933186
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sava Healthcare/PRN
2019.11 - 2020.06
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Innovative Therapy Services/PRN
2017.12 - 2023.12
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Innovative Therapy Services
2015.10 - 2017.12
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pruitt Health of Ashburn/PRN
2013.06 - 2018.01
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
2013.06 - 2015.10
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Integra Rehabilitation
2012.12 - 2013.06
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
2009.10 - 2012.12
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Human Services
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Albany State University Formally Darton State
High School Diploma -
Crisp County High School
- Georgia Occupational Therapy Assistant License #OTA001214
- NBCOT Certification #260489
- BLS Instructor ID #03210933186
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