Michael Allendorf
Hatboro,PA
Summary
Detail oriented & industrious professional with experience in the healthcare sector. Able to take initiative, think critically and work seamlessly with an interdisciplinary team. Goal oriented and empathic professional with 2 + years experience helping individuals achieve metrics, navigate transitional times & resolve problems/issues to regain functional independence. In previous role, I received a 90 % positive rating where individual retention was higher than average.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant, Human Anatomy and Physiology
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
2024.01 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding of human anatomy and physiology by utilizing engaging teaching methods and incorporating real-life examples.
- Assisted lead instructor with the development of comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student comprehension.
- Supported students in grasping complex concepts through one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to better academic performance.
- Conducted detailed laboratory demonstrations, providing a hands-on approach to learning for increased student engagement.
COTA-L
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.06 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- 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.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
Hospital Aide
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.06
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Office Aide
WWSPT
2018.06 - 2020.03
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Organized, stored and retrieved files to enhance daily operations and support customer needs.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Kept business, customer and financial records current and accurate to stay on top of changing information and avoid lost data.
- Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PAAssociate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Patient Medical Histories
- Coordination and Balance
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Sports Injuries
- Administrative Support
- Community Reintegration
- Formatting Understanding
- Emotional Support
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Electronic Charting
- Reading Comprehension
- Procedure Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Operational Procedures
- Therapist Collaboration
Leadership experience
- Led group exercise classes for individuals with varying diagnosis and able to tailor programs to individual specifications while supporting group dynamics.
- Created and implemented organizational and ordering system to streamline monthly orders.
- Acted as a team lead and person of contact with families and physicians while leading care conferences to discuss discharge planning.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant, Human Anatomy and Physiology
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
2024.01 - Current
COTA-L
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.06 - Current
Hospital Aide
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.06
Office Aide
WWSPT
2018.06 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University
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