Maxine Paige
Newport News,VA
Summary
Proactive Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with extensive experience collaborating with Occupational Therapists to optimize treatment effectiveness and improve patient outcomes. Skilled in adapting individualized treatment plans, patient education, and fine motor skills development. Brings strong interdisciplinary teamwork and documentation abilities to enhance patient care.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 23 years of experience working with multiple diagnosis. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Skilled at personalizing intervention plans to take advantage of individual patient strengths. Familiar with strategies for improving all areas of life for diverse patients. Conversational skills in English.
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hope In Home Care
Newport News, VA
08.2000 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily clinical work, staying abreast of current research and trends in the field.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Virginia Health Rehabilitation
Newport News, VA
04.2000 - Current
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting long-term success in therapy goals.
- Consistently exceeded productivity expectations while maintaining high-quality patient care and thorough documentation.
- Provided thorough documentation of client progress, enabling accurate assessments and informed decision-making by occupational therapists regarding treatment modifications or discharge planning.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with various conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust in the therapeutic relationship which contributed to improved participation during therapy sessions.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, and developmental delays.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency within the therapy department.
- Facilitated successful transitions from hospital to home settings by coordinating care with other healthcare providers.
- Advocated for appropriate services on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure they received optimal care throughout their recovery process.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention during therapy sessions.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in inpatient /home health settings.
- Enhanced patient mobility by designing exercises tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Supported patients'' mental well-being by integrating coping strategies into therapy sessions when needed.
- Promoted patient safety by monitoring their progress throughout each session and adjusting activities accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Implemented creative therapeutic interventions that engaged clients while working towards functional goals effectively.
- Optimized treatment plans through ongoing evaluation and adjustments based on patient feedback and therapist recommendations.
- Helped maintain a safe and supportive environment by adhering to facility policies, procedures, and infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to enhance therapy sessions and optimize patient progress.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety, and rights.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Interim HealthCare
Newport News, VA
05.2002 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
At Home Care
Williamsburg, VA
07.2002 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Riverside Rehabilitation Institute
Newport News, VA
01.1990 - 04.1999
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Proogram
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05.1997
Skills
- Fall prevention strategies
- Fine motor skills development
- Activity analysis
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Documentation And Reporting
- Stroke Recovery Assistance
- Sensory processing improvements
- Neurological disorders knowledge
- Traumatic Brain Injury Care
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Retraining
- Range of Motion Improvement
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
At Home Care
07.2002 - 01.2006
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Interim HealthCare
05.2002 - 08.2020
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hope In Home Care
08.2000 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Virginia Health Rehabilitation
04.2000 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Riverside Rehabilitation Institute
01.1990 - 04.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Proogram
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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