Kenneth Dean
Opelousas,Louisiana
Summary
Experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with skilled nursing and home health background. Strong in clinical judgment, adaptive equipment, wheelchair positioning, and stroke recovery support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Synergy Care Inc.
Opelousas, Louisiana
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered skilled occupational therapy interventions under OTR/L supervision, enhancing patient rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting.
- Adapted treatment plans in response to patient status changes and new assessment findings to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Recorded and analyzed patient progress in care records and therapy charts, ensuring continuity of care.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Premier Rehab Inc.
Gonzales, Louisiana
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Instructed patients with therapeutic exercises and daily living activities to maximize independence.
- Collaborated with Supervising OTR/L to develop individualized treatment plans addressing each patient's needs in skilled nursing setting.
- Documented treatment sessions following Premier Rehab clinical charting standards.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Synergy Care Inc.
Mansfield , La
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with health care professionals to create strategies that improved clients' quality of life.
- Guided patients through daily living activities and mobility exercises.
- Implemented ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot/cold pack modalities to enhance client rehabilitation under OTR/L supervision.
- Assisted therapists with patient treatment plans in Synergy Care rehabilitation settings.
- Documented patient progress in Synergy Care clinical records and charts.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Red River Home Health
Bossier City, Louisiana
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Implemented occupational therapy treatment plans in a Home Health Setting under OTR/L supervising.
- Evaluated home environments for safety hazards and accessibility issues related to mobility needs.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Caddo Medical Center
Vivian, Louisiana
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided occupational therapy intervention support under OTR/L supervision in swing bed setting to assist patient rehabilitation.
- Tracked patient progress and revised treatment plans with supervising OTR/L.
- Helped patients with self-care training, mobility tasks, and daily living activities.
- Worked with healthcare professionals to improve strategies that support client quality of life.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Apollo College
Tucson, AZ01-1996
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Mobility assessment
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Assistive technology
- Clinical judgment
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Certification
- NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- LSBME License Occupational Therapy Assistant
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Synergy Care Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Premier Rehab Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Synergy Care Inc.
04.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Red River Home Health
02.2015 - 04.2018
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Caddo Medical Center
01.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Apollo College