Morgan Poston
Plant City,FL
Summary
Hardworking certified occupational therapy assistant bringing several years of experience supporting patients. Skilled at effectively and efficiently delivering rehabilitation services and tracking progress. Expert in occupational therapy software and techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
3 Step Services
Riverview, US
02.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to address patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop goals and strategies for each patient's rehabilitation journey
- Educated patients and their families on home exercise programs and self-care techniques to facilitate continued progress outside of therapy sessions
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on therapy techniques and equipment usage.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained a safe and organized therapy environment for patient sessions.
- Provided compassionate support to enhance patient motivation during therapy.
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
COTA/L
Achievement Academy
Lakeland, US
10.2022 - 12.2025
- Helping children from ages 2-5 prepare for the school environment.
- Implementing fine motor, visual motor, overall strengthening, adaptations, etc activities to improve/maintain independence in developmental milestones appropriate for the school/home environments.
- Assisted therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in the system.
- Adapted therapeutic activities to meet diverse client needs and abilities.
- Supported daily living skills development through engaging interventions.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for therapy sessions and activities.
COTA/L
Pediatric therapy services
Brandon, US
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Therasuit trained
- Caring for children
- Implementation of interventions
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
- Collaborated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
- Monitored progress over time and made appropriate modifications to treatment plans accordingly.
- Developed treatment plans that addressed physical, cognitive, social and emotional, and safety-related issues.
Babysitter/Nanny
JTB
Plant City, US
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Supervised children in safe and engaging environments.
- Planned and organized age-appropriate activities and games.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks tailored to dietary needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's daily activities.
- Managed schedules to ensure timely transportation for school and events.
- Developed trusting relationships with children to encourage emotional growth.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
Aide
Hillsborough County
Plant City, US
08.2016 - 12.2017
- I worked with all ages of children from kindergarten to the fifth grade.
- I did not worked there for a year and all of the other aides pretty much look up to me for help.
Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate) -
South University
Tampa, FLSkills
- Assisting with ADLs
- Early childhood education
- Pediatrics
- Senior care
- Daycare
- Nannying
- Meal Preparation
- Toddler care
- Occupational health
- Pet comforting
- Occupational therapy
- Cashiering
- Babysitting
- Autism Experience
- Infant care
- Working with children
- Childcare
- Patient interaction
- Caregiving
- Home care
- Individualized treatment planning
- Patient education
- Documentation management
- Therapeutic interventions
- Child development knowledge
- Effective communication
Certification
- Intensive therasuit method, Present, Intensive training for children/young adults with physical disabilities
- First Aid CPR AED, 06/01/17 to 06/01/22, I have had to do all of these training through hillsborough county for my job as an aide. & just recently renewed license for school program.
- COTA
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Occupational Therapy License
- BLS Certification
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
3 Step Services
02.2024 - Current
COTA/L
Achievement Academy
10.2022 - 12.2025
COTA/L
Pediatric therapy services
06.2021 - 10.2022
Babysitter/Nanny
JTB
01.2018 - 06.2021
Aide
Hillsborough County
08.2016 - 12.2017
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate) -
South University