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Laurie Dumont

Fall River,MA

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapy Assistant with background in providing support to patients of all ages seeking to regain independence and improve daily living skills. Have experience in developing and implementing therapeutic plans under supervision of occupational therapists, adapting activities to meet individual patient needs. Strengths include strong communication skills, ability to motivate patients, and proficiency in documenting progress. Contributed positively to patient outcomes by effectively collaborating with healthcare teams and providing empathetic care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Swansea Public Schools
Swansea, MA
08.2010 - 01.2020
  • Planning and executing occupational therapy interventions in partnership with the supervising occupational therapist.
  • Training members of the students' educational team to support carryover of therapeutic interventions.
  • Participation in team meetings and documenting student progress.
  • Developing activities and adapting materials to align with the goals and objectives stated in the students' Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
  • Proficient in scheduling, time management, collecting data, documenting progress, and communication with individuals to promote student success.
  • Created activities to foster functional independence via exercises in fine motor and visual-motor coordination, along with sensory processing abilities.
  • Effective communication with the supervising occupational therapist about caseload and intervention programs.
  • Supervision of OTA fieldwork students and paraprofessionals, including classroom aides, in carrying out occupational therapy techniques.
  • Contributed to the collection of evaluative data in the re-evaluation process, as deemed appropriate by the supervising occupational therapist.
  • Facilitated group activities in the classroom designed to improve fine and visual motor skills, sensory processing, and activities of daily living skills.
  • Participation in programs and training sessions that enhance the social-emotional well-being of students. These include initiatives for violence and bullying prevention, as well as those that foster positive self-esteem, health, and fitness.
  • Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

South Coast Educational Collaborative
Swansea, MA
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Collaborated with occupational therapists to create tailored treatment plans for students with special needs
  • Delivered hands-on care to children with various disabilities.
  • Collaborated with other team members and professionals to develop strategies for enhancing students' success.
  • Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
  • Facilitated group activities designed to improve motor skills and sensory processing skills.
  • Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.

Paraprofessional

South Coast Educational Collaborative
Swansea, MA
09.2000 - 08.2003
  • Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
05-2008

Associate of Science - Early Learning And Child Care

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
05-2000

Skills

  • Selecting activities to fit individuals' needs and capabilities
  • Effective scheduling and time management skills
  • Current training in fine motor, visual motor, and sensory processing skills
  • Effective communication and positive rapport with the team
  • Maintaining confidentiality and providing a functional therapeutic environment
  • Data collection and documentation of services and interventions
  • Teamwork and collaboration among family members and staff

Certification

  • NBCOT Certification #243268, Valid Through 03/31/2026
  • Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Division of Professional Licensure, Board of Allied Health Professionals, Licensed OCC THERAPY ASST, License #3187 Ex. Date 12/22/2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Swansea Public Schools
08.2010 - 01.2020

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

South Coast Educational Collaborative
06.2008 - 06.2010

Paraprofessional

South Coast Educational Collaborative
09.2000 - 08.2003

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bristol Community College

Associate of Science - Early Learning And Child Care

Bristol Community College

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