Melinda Hege
Salisbury ,North Carolina
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 17+ years of experience working with geriatric individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant inpatient and home health settings. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Center Well Homehealth
08.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in home settings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Certified Occupational Assistant
Heritage Healthcare
08.2012 - 08.2018
- 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.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Assisted Living facility settings.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services
02.2008 - 08.2012
- 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.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing Facility settings.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Universal Healthcare
06.2007 - 02.2008
- 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.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing facility settings.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aegis Therapies
07.2006 - 03.2007
- 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.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing facility settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC05.2006
High School Diploma -
North Rowan High
Spencer NC05.2001
Skills
- Home Exercise Programs
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Safety
- Adaptive Equipment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Occupational Therapy
- Therapist Collaboration
References
Bethany Jordan COTA/L 980-439-3226 Known 7years
Michelle McFarland OTR/L 919-672-3719 Known 7 years
Corbin Murray ATP 704-576-2106 Known 10 years
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Center Well Homehealth
08.2018 - Current
Certified Occupational Assistant
Heritage Healthcare
08.2012 - 08.2018
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services
02.2008 - 08.2012
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Universal Healthcare
06.2007 - 02.2008
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aegis Therapies
07.2006 - 03.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
North Rowan High
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