Kiera Harvey
West Chester,PA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEMBER
America Occupational Therapy Association
09.2019 - Current
LEVEL IIB FIELDWORK
Beaumont at Bryn Mawr
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed a full caseload of evaluations and implemented interventions for patients and/or residents of Beaumont's retirement community in skilled nursing, outpatient, and in-home settings to increase safety and independence in desired and necessary occupations
- Performed home evaluations and recommended and educated patients on home modifications, adaptive equipment, and proper transfer techniques following injury and/or to promote safe functional performance within the home
- Implemented modalities such as hot and cold packs, paraffin wax, and Biofreeze as preparatory and pain relief methods, namely for outpatient hand patients
COMMITTEE MEMBER
America's VetDogs
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Contributed to communal efforts resulting in raising enough funds to provide two veterans with service dogs
- Assisted committee in collecting donations from local businesses and community members and in planning and running fundraising events
TEAM LEADER
GoBabyGo
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Modified toy ride-on cars for children with disabilities to support inclusion in play participation based on personalized needs
- Communicated with parents and staff lead, coordinated team meetings, and delegated tasks to team members to promote efficiency and support best outcomes for the car recipients
LEVEL II A FIELDWORK
Ivy Rehab for Kids
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Evaluated and treated a full caseload of children with developmental disabilities and delays such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Implemented child-led, play-based, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions in occupations such as play, handwriting, and feeding and eating to improve participation and performance
- Developed and presented a project on the relationship between interoception and emotional regulation in children with autism and provided resources and recommendations for staff to implement the research findings into practice
LEVEL IC FIELDWORK
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Observed an occupational therapist evaluate and treat patients in the medical and heart and vascular intensive care unit with a focus on the evidence-based early mobilization approach
- Inquired about and gained knowledge in evaluating and treating medically fragile patients using chart review, vital monitoring, line management, and transfer skills required in a hospital setting
LEVEL IB FIELDWORK
Temple University's First UP PREPPS Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
LEVEL IA FIELDWORK
Bucks County Intermediate Unit
05.2022 - 06.2022
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
The University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCES
The University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05.2023
Certification
- OTR, 10/01/24
- HSI CPR AED All Ages, 03/01/24
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certified, 10/01/23
- CarFit Technician Training, 09/01/23
Research
Comparison of Social and Play Skills and Self-Perceived Sibling Relationship
Quality when one Child has Autism
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference 2025
Timeline
LEVEL IIB FIELDWORK
Beaumont at Bryn Mawr
06.2024 - 08.2024
COMMITTEE MEMBER
America's VetDogs
09.2023 - 05.2024
LEVEL II A FIELDWORK
Ivy Rehab for Kids
05.2023 - 08.2023
TEAM LEADER
GoBabyGo
02.2023 - 05.2024
LEVEL IC FIELDWORK
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2023
LEVEL IB FIELDWORK
Temple University's First UP PREPPS Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
LEVEL IA FIELDWORK
Bucks County Intermediate Unit
05.2022 - 06.2022
MEMBER
America Occupational Therapy Association
09.2019 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCES
The University of Scranton
MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
The University of Scranton
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