Michelle Moos
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
21777 Cromwell Avenue Fairview Park
Summary
Empathetic occupational therapist assistant with 25 years experience working with diverse pediatric and adult populations. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients to gain their independence by improving motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.
Worked as contractor pediatric outpatient and school occupational therapist assistant:
Abilities First -2013 to 2014
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation- 2007-2008
Educational Therapy Services-2004-2005
Rehab Services-2002-2003
Volunteer experience at: Boenig and Associates ( Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapy services) in Berea, Ohio ranging from July to December 1995 and January to March 1997. Senior Camp counselor/Camp Happiness at Catholic Charities from June to July 1996. Current Parent Volunteer at St. Angela Merici School Fairview Park.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Home Care
06.2008 - Current
- Develop and provide treatment activities for both adult and pediatric populations ranging with various diagnosis
- Directly communicate with supervising occupational therapists as well as various other interdisciplinary homecare therapists, medical staff, and outside agencies regarding patients' plan of care
- Educate patients, patient caregivers/family members regarding safety and home programs
Occupational Therapy Assistant
United Cerebral Palsy
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Provide school based treatments for students ranging from preschool to high school during 2005-2006 and 2nd trimester for 2008 school years
- Collaborate with various school professionals and parents
- Clinical therapist for year long traditional therapy and summer STEPS to Independence program
- Devise and instruct family/caregivers on individualized home education programs
- Supervise Level I and II Occupational therapist assistant students
Occupational Therapy Assistant
MetroHealth Medical Center
06.2000 - 05.2005
- Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation:
- Plan and implement treatment activities for children ranging in ages from 0-18 years and ranging in various diagnoses including children with autism, developmental disabilities, feeding issues, neurological and sensory integration disorders
- Educate Families and Caregivers regarding patients individualized home programs
- Create adaptive equipment and fabricate soft splints
- Collaborate with social workers, early intervention specialists, and teachers
- Develop and implement handwriting groups for elementary aged children
- Instruct and mentor Level I occupational therapist assistant students
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit:
- Provide developmental and oral motor stimulation and infant massage
- Outpatient Adult Neurological Disorders, Spinal cord injuries, and Traumatic Brain injuries:
- Develop various treatment activities for patients with cerebral vascular accidents , neurological impairments, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries
- Devise and implement individual and group community re-entry activities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members regarding patients' plan of care and discharge plans
- Supervise students, rehabilitation aides, and volunteers
- Coordinate vendor in-services for the outpatient rehabilitation department
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Cuyahoga Community College
Associate of Arts -
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OHCertification
COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Timeline
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Home Care
06.2008 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
United Cerebral Palsy
06.2005 - 06.2008
Occupational Therapy Assistant
MetroHealth Medical Center
06.2000 - 05.2005
Associate of Arts -
Cuyahoga Community College
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Cuyahoga Community College