Lindsay Wells
Franklin,OH
Summary
Optimistic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 11+ years experience in Subacute, Long term, and Home Care settings. Seeking full time position with desire to work with older adults/geriatric population. Known for providing quality care and establishing good rapport with patient, family, and medical team. Strong communication skills as demonstrated through detailed information provided during case conferences, patient and family education, and team collaboration. Passionate about promoting patient independence and improving quality of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Blue Sky Therapy -SNF
Kettering, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Assess for durable medical/adaptive equipment needs with training and competency on use
- Coordinate individual and group treatments as medically appropriate per insurance guidelines
- Establish rapport with patients and families for optimal therapy outcomes
- Provide daily documentation supporting patient current level of function
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapist to develop and modify treatment plans
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Broad River Rehab- SNF
Trotwood, OH
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Attend case conferences reporting patient progress, deficits, and safety response
- Provide treatment interventions on the Dementia and Behavioral Unit including cognition, social interaction, and ADL modifications
- Educate staff on proper transfer techniques, body mechanics, w/c positioning and splint/orthotic management
- Worked flexible hours, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed in addition to 2nd shift schedule
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Reliant Rehabilitation- SNF
Middletown, OH
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Perform screenings to patients with decline in function or increased need for assistance
- Manage an average of 15+ patients seen daily while coordinating schedule with care team
- Caseload residents: 90% Long Term Care and 10% Skilled rehabilitation with plans to discharge home
- Educate restorative staff utilizing adaptive equipment during self feeding, positioning, and range of motion exercise
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Fidelity Health Care, Premier Health, Home Care
Kettering, OH
10.2015 - 03.2022
- Perform standardized assessments on medication management, safety response, and fall prevention
- Recomme home and environmental modifications for safe accessibility
- Assess for durable medical equipment needs, obtain or provide resources, and assist with education on use and set up
- Instruct IADL retraining facilitating new skills and compensatory techniques
- Assist with community/work reintegration
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Buckeye Home Health Care- Home Care
Centerville, OH
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Perform routine standardized tests: 30 second sit to stand, Functional Reach and Borg Dyspnea Scale assessing balance, transitional movement, fall risk, and activity tolerance
- Educate on energy conservation, work simplification, and pursed lip breathing while implementing into daily living activities
- Establish a Home Exercise Program to assist in maintaining, advancing, and/or restoring current level of function
- Engage in problem solving process while seeking approval of supervising Occupational Therapist
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Encore Rehabilitation Services- SNF
Bellbrook, OH
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Address and improve joint range of motion, muscle strengthening, coordination, and flexibility
- Adapte to patient schedule, medical status, pain management, and nursing care while managing remaining caseload
- Provided treatment intervention and educate on contracture management using positioning, ROM, isometric exercise, proprioception, and splinting
Education
Associate In Applied Sciences - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH08.2012
Skills
- Home Care
- Sub-acute/LTC
- Detail Oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- Schedule Coordination
- Therapeutic Use of Self
- Progress Documentation
- Geriatric Treatment
- Intervention Planning
- Team Collaboration
REFERENCES
Lucy Zhou
Supervising Occupational Therapist
Broad River Rehab
(513) 226-3094
LucyZhou1995@gmail.com
Julie Brasher
Director of Rehab, Physical Therapy Assistant
Blue Sky Therapy
(937) 710-3874
Julbrasher1@gmail.com
Michelle Kingery
Supervising Occupational Therapist
Fidelity Health Care
Mmkingery@premierhealth.com
(937) 232-8205
Jason Hilton
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Buckeye Home Care /Fidelity Health Care
Jahilton@premierhealth.com
(937) 670-1661
Alicia Bailey
Physical Therapy Assistant
Encore Rehabilitation Services
Alicia7636@yahoo.com
(937) 418-9457
Shannon Marcheski
Director of Rehab, Physical Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation Services
Smarcheski06@gmail.com
(513) 885-7395
Certification
Occupational Therapy Assistant
License
July 2024 - June 2026
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic's Board (OTPTAT)
#005212
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certification
March 2024 - March 2026
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
#304500
Basic Life Support
February 2024 - February 2026
American Heart Association
CPR and AED
E-Card #245415617339
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Blue Sky Therapy -SNF
01.2024 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Broad River Rehab- SNF
03.2023 - 10.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Reliant Rehabilitation- SNF
06.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Fidelity Health Care, Premier Health, Home Care
10.2015 - 03.2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Buckeye Home Health Care- Home Care
10.2014 - 10.2015
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
Encore Rehabilitation Services- SNF
10.2012 - 10.2014
Associate In Applied Sciences - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Sinclair Community College