Lauren Ford
Elyria
Summary
Compassionate, empathetic, and understanding Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a strong dedication to helping individuals. Motivated to continuously learn and grow as a practitioner, committed to assisting individuals in regaining, increasing, and maintaining their highest level of function to maximize their independence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
NorthCoast Therapy Associates
08.2024 - Current
- Provides direct Occupational Therapy services in a school-based setting working with pre-k-4th grade students.
- Builds rapport with students to enhance participation in preferred and non-preferred activities.
- Collaborates with Occupational therapist(s) as well as multidisciplinary staff to enhance therapy sessions and optimize student's progress.
- Assists with students sensory needs, sensory-seeking behaviors and emotional regulation through collaboration with Occupational therapist(s), school staff and related service providers.
- Supports fine, visual and gross motor development utilizing a multisensory approach while incorporating play into treatment sessions.
- Utilizes first/then language, visual schedules/checklists, visual timers while promoting autonomy during treatment sessions.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Firelands Health
07.2024 - Current
- Provides direct Occupational Therapy services in Inpatient rehab and acute care settings.
- Collaborates with Occupational Therapists and a multidisciplinary team to enhance therapy sessions and optimize patient progress.
- Develops strong rapport with patients, fostering trust in the therapeutic relationship which contributed to improved participation during therapy sessions.
- Implements creative therapeutic interventions that engaged clients while working towards functional goals effectively.
- Completes documentation in a timely manner utilizing Meditech.
Volunteer
Cypress Hospice
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Effectively uses communication and interpersonal skills with patients and staff members
- Displays empathy and compassion with patients
Managing Cosmetologist
Fantastic Sams hair salon
10.2012 - 08.2024
- Effectively uses interpersonal, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and listening skills daily when working with clients and staff members
- Displays patience, understanding and clear communication with clients and staff members
- Implements safety protocols, follows sanitation procedures, and complies with OSHA standards daily
- Promotes a positive attitude, maintains professionalism, and supports/encourages team members
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
EHOVE Career Center/Lorain County Community College
Elyria, Ohio05.2024
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service skills
- Adaptable
- Highly motivated
- Compassionate/empathetic
- Detail-oriented
Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 10/2026
Affiliations
- Student Occupational Therapy Association
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Ohio Occupational Therapy Association
Clinical Rotations
- Cypress Hospice, Berea, Ohio, 12, Fall 2022
- American Red Cross, 12, Fall 2022
- Little Me Preschool, Milan, Ohio, 40, Spring 2023
- Gathering Hope, Lorain, Ohio, 20, Summer 2023
- Firelands Health, Sandusky, Ohio, 40, Fall 2023
- Sendero Therapies INC, Medina, Ohio, 265, Spring 2024
- Firelands Health, Sandusky, Ohio, 340, Spring 2024
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
NorthCoast Therapy Associates
08.2024 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Firelands Health
07.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Cypress Hospice
10.2022 - 03.2025
Managing Cosmetologist
Fantastic Sams hair salon
10.2012 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
EHOVE Career Center/Lorain County Community College
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