Kimberly Dietrich
West Monroe,LA
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 28 years of experience working with children and adults. I have experience in schools, outpatient clinics, inpatient clinics, nursing homes and home health. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LCOTA
Lincoln Parish School Board
08.2004 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by designing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life with customized therapeutic interventions targeting functional limitations.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient progress.
- Documented patient progress accurately and consistently, enabling efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patients'' strengths, needs, and goals, leading to more targeted therapy sessions.
- Educated caregivers on appropriate therapeutic techniques, fostering a supportive environment for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights related to patients' occupational therapy needs and progress updates.
- Served diverse populations with varying diagnoses such as developmental disabilities, neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries, and mental health issues.
- Improved overall functioning of patients by addressing physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects in a holistic manner.
- Aided in improvement of sensory, cognitive and physical function for adults and children with various disabilities by implementing prescribed treatments.
- Used J-Campus to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
LCOTA
Jackson Parish School System
08.1996 - 05.2004
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, LA12.1995
Skills
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Patient Relations
- Pediatric Care
- Progress Monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessment
- Fine Motor Skills
- Goal Setting
- Sensory Integration
- Patient Care Planning
- Progress Documentation
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LCOTA
Lincoln Parish School Board
08.2004 - Current
LCOTA
Jackson Parish School System
08.1996 - 05.2004
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Northeast Louisiana University
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