Kathryn G. LaMattina
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Driven Occupational Therapy Technician with proven expertise in patient rehabilitation and mental health support, honed at Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation. Excels in clinical team collaboration, while enhancing patient recovery processes. Demonstrates exceptional patient care, alongside adeptness in creating nurturing environments for emotional growth. Skilled in both interpersonal communication and clinical observation, ensuring comprehensive care solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Technician
Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation
03.2024 - Current
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, dressing, toileting and bathing.
- Provide support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Entertained and conversed with patients to keep patients mentally healthy and alert.
- Collaborated with Occupational Therapy staff to promote safety during care and respond to individualized needs and activities.
Professional Nanny
01.2022 - Current
- Support children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Clinical Observer
Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Observed Occupational Therapists, watched work, and made observations about tasks.
- Pursued all opportunities for learning by attending therapy sessions, treatments, and examinations.
Clinical Observer
Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Shadowed Occupational Hand Therapist, watching work and making observations about tasks.
Restaurant Hostess
Altruda's Italian Restaurant
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health/Human Performance: Exercise/Health Science
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2025
High School Diploma -
Bearden High School
Knoxville05.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Mental Health Support
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Technician
Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Observer
Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee
05.2023 - 07.2023
Clinical Observer
Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
06.2022 - 08.2022
Professional Nanny
01.2022 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Altruda's Italian Restaurant
06.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health/Human Performance: Exercise/Health Science
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
High School Diploma -
Bearden High School
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