Michelle Hightower
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 25 years of experience with geriatric populations. Patient and communicative with passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills. Acknowledged for concise time management skills, superior organization and effective communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
MemoryCare Corporation
CHICAGO, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Helped patients learn to perform basic tasks such as eating, grooming and dressing.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement during therapy sessions while motivating clients towards achieving their goals.
- Observed clients' behavior during therapy sessions for evidence of improvement or regression.
- Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chicago Home Healthcare
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities and monitored progress towards their goals.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
- Created detailed records of patient evaluations, treatments, progress and discharge summaries.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Evaluated home environments for safety hazards and accessibility issues related to mobility needs.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in Home settings, Long term care facilities settings.
- Taught patients and families about conditions and exercises.
- Made appropriate changes and alterations to treatment plans after evaluating patient progress.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Swedish hospital
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted in transitioning clients from an acute care setting into an outpatient rehabilitation facility.
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
- Helped patients learn to perform basic tasks such as eating, grooming and dressing.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
Education
Occupational Therapy
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL12-1991
Skills
- Therapeutic techniques knowledge
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Sensory processing support
- Schedule Management
- Patient-centered care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Treatment Plan Development
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Range of motion exercises
- Written Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
MemoryCare Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chicago Home Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Swedish hospital
03.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapy
South Suburban College of Cook County