Kevin Mathew
Summary
Personable and compassionate occupational therapy student with a strong background in patient care and therapeutic techniques in the acute care setting. Skilled in collaborative treatment approaches and adaptable to meeting patient needs. Focused on using occupation-based interventions to provide holistic treatment to patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Aide
Innovative Therapy Concepts
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted occupational therapists, certified occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, and physical therapy assistants during treatment procedures in acute care and inpatient rehab settings to help improve patient's functioning
- Prepared patients' rooms with appropriate materials to use during evaluations to ensure safety
- Assisted patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
- Assisted therapists in fabricating splints and preparatory tasks for splinting tasks
- Performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations in the rehabilitation department
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
Emory & Henry University School of Health Sciences
Marion, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2022
Skills
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Clinical Experiences
Fieldwork 1:2 - Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation Center (Skilled Nursing Facility)
12/09/2024 - 12/18/2024
- Assisted with transferring patients in and out of bed for therapy
- Led exercises with weights, exercise bands, card game activities, and balloon tosses
- Learned how to use Epic EMR system
Fieldwork 1:1B - Kidz At Play (Pediatric Outpatient Center)
07/08/2024 - 07/31/2024
- Assisted therapists with various treatment approaches for children with sensory processing disorders, such as creating visual schedules and organizing obstacle courses
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in children's treatment sessions
- Educated parents on child's therapy session, as well as adaptive strategies to build into home routine
Fieldwork 1:1A - Marion Correctional Treatment Center
06/03/2024 - 06/28/2024
- Completed occupational profile on inmates to gain more insight on their values and needs, and to tailor activities to their interests
- Organized Olympics-themed games in the facility's main gym for inmates to take part in, including volleyball, pickle ball, wiffle ball, cornhole, and various card games for those who were not interested in sports
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Rehabilitation Aide
Innovative Therapy Concepts
08.2022 - 07.2023
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
Emory & Henry University School of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of Georgia
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