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Natalie James

South Daytona,FL

Summary

Caring Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience working with the pediatric population to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patient progress. Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations for patient activities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapy Assistant

First Step Therapy
Orange City , Florida
05.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct care to clients, including therapeutic activities and exercises.
  • Provide treatment sessions in areas within the community including home health and school settings.
  • Daily communication with parents/caregivers regarding patient progress and home exercise programs to practice at home each week to increase patient progress.
  • Maintain accurate records of client progress and treatments.
  • Monitor patients' responses to treatments and report any changes to the therapist.
  • Assist with developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
  • Observed clients during treatment sessions to ensure safety and effectiveness of interventions.
  • Assist in administering standardized tests that measure physical abilities, motor functioning or cognitive processes.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Orlando Children’s Therapy
Orlando, Florida
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress throughout plan of care period
  • Treated patients to improve fine motor, self-regulation, motor coordination, bilateral coordination, sensory integration, visual perception, pre-writing/drawing, self-care, behavior, body awareness, grasp patterns, cutting/pre-scissor, play/socialization
  • Utilized established plan of care under supervision of occupational therapists to treat patients
  • Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families
  • Proficient on Clinic Source EMR
  • Provided in-school occupational therapy services at two different schools
  • Instructed families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.

Clinical rotations

Various settings
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Halifax Hospital, Psychiatric Unit: co-led an exercise session with clients
  • Disability Solutions for Independent Living: co-led a cooking class to address IADLs with clients with TBI and visual impairments
  • Homeless shelter: HOPE Place, led different activities for children that addressed balance, visual perception/ hand-eye coordination skills, and counting/sequencing skills
  • Memory Care Facility: CERTUS; worked with clients ranging from moderate to severe diagnoses of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
  • Conductive Education Center of Orlando: utilized conductive education for children/young adults with neurological motor disabilities to increase fine/gross motor skills, balance, coordinate.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
05-2023

Skills

Critical Thinking

Handling Pressure

Leadership

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Team Player

Communication

Certification

  • Certification through NBCOT as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • CPR certified
  • Mental Health certified
  • CarFit certified

Affiliations

  • Participated in Daytona State's annual accreditation meeting for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Assistant

First Step Therapy
05.2024 - Current

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Orlando Children’s Therapy
07.2023 - 05.2024

Clinical rotations

Various settings
08.2021 - 05.2023

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Daytona State College

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