Reliable and compassionate Occupational Therapist offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of 2 and 20. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities.
Hi, I’m
Leah Horowitz
Far Rockaway,NY
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Self Employed Contractor Far Rockaway, NY
Occupational Therapist
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
- Delegated facility maintenance tasks to aides for cleanliness and preparedness of treatment rooms.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
- Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Prioritized opportunities for performance improvement.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
NYC Department of EducationFar Rockaway, New York
Occupational Therapist
02.2011 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Womens League Community Brooklyn , NY
Direct Care Worker
10.1998 - 10.2005
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
Volunteer ServiceFar Rockaway, NY
Childcare Volunteer
06.2022 - present
Job overview
- Helped children make positive behavior choices by moderating interactions and modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Improved children's self-esteem with supportive care and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained flexibility to work with children of various ages, different personalities and in different roles.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and directing activities.
- Cared for physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children.
Education
York College of The City University of New York
Master of Science from Occupational Therapy
12.2010
University Overview
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Associate from Science Education
07.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Assessment planning
- Intervention planning
- Outcome Planning
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Led team to achieve [Result], earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- For additional information please email me at dahliaandleah@gmail.com or call me at (845) 271-8966.
Certification
- AOTA member
- Pediatrics 2010 License - [Year]
- Licensed Occupational therapist ; December 2010
- Reiki Completion
- Sensory Intergration
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Self Employed Contractor
11.2023 - Current
Childcare Volunteer
Volunteer Service
06.2022 - present
Occupational Therapist
NYC Department of Education
02.2011 - 05.2022
Direct Care Worker
Womens League Community
10.1998 - 10.2005
York College of The City University of New York
Master of Science from Occupational Therapy
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Associate from Science Education