Newly graduated Occupational Therapist Assistant with fieldwork experience in SNF, and Acute Care settings. I enjoy providing compassionate care to help identify and improve activities of daily living each individual patient needs or wants to do. Enthusiastic team player with multidisciplinary team experience, strong communication/interpersonal skills, and quick learning potential to adapt to new working environments.
Hi, I’m
Mecca Jones
OTA
Albany,GA
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
John Memorial Archbold Hospital
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant Field Work
10.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including CVA, TBI, SPI, amputee, fracture, joint replacements, chronic heart disease, developmental delay and decreased cognition, low vision, decreased cognition, traumatic injuries, chronic and acute pain.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in IPR, ICU,MICU, Acute settings.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving skilled use of functional activities.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Provided hand therapy to improve patient's ability to use hands and arms after injury or surgery.
Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork
08.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, use of adaptive equipment, and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized daily schedule.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Provided hand therapy to improve patient's ability to use hands and arms after injury or surgery.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF setting.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Assisted in evaluations through Telehealth by performing ROM, MMT, sensory processing, level of assistance (ADL's), coordination, and proprioception.
JR'S Loving Care
Personal Care Aide
09.2019 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort and well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and condition.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
Albany State UniversityAlbany, GA
Associate of Applied Science from Occupational Therapy Assistance
12.2023
University Overview
Albany State UniversityAlbany, GA
Associate of Applied Science from Health Science
12.2021
University Overview
Skills
- Client-centered therapy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Compassionate
- Solid work ethic
- Fast learner who can adapt to new situations
- Self-motivated
- Superior problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Needs Assessment
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation Skills
- Geriatric Treatment
- Progress Monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Family and Patient Education
- Goal Setting Experience
- Patient Care Standards
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fieldwork
- Fieldwork experience
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Timeline
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant Field Work
John Memorial Archbold Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
Level 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork
Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 10.2023
Personal Care Aide
JR'S Loving Care
09.2019 - 08.2022
Albany State University
Associate of Applied Science from Occupational Therapy Assistance
Albany State University
Associate of Applied Science from Health Science
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