Natalie Squires
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Caring Occupational Therapy Assistant with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 7 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments. Bringing excellent assessment, treatment, educational and recordkeeping skills. Certified by Arizona as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
CJPSHOMECARE
11.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in [Type] settings.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2012 - Current
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Developed work-hardening programs to prepare patients for safe returns to work.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
Massage Therapist
Self Employed Services
08.1996 - Current
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Assessed medical histories and conditions of clients to determine contraindications to massage services.
- Researched new techniques to stay up to date with trends and developments in massage therapy industry.
- Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.
- Assisted clients in understanding benefits of massage therapy to provided education on self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with physical therapists and other medical professionals to provide holistic care.
- Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
- Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
- Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
- Developed customized massage programs to meet unique requirements.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
- Utilized hot stones, aromatherapy and other therapeutic treatments.
- Worked with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues, and areas needing support.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
- Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
- Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Brown Mackie College - Tucson
Tucson, AZ02.2015
Massage Therapy
Desert Institute of Healing Arts.
Tucson08.1996
Skills
- Therapist Collaboration
- Therapeutic Measures
- EMR Systems
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Educational Support
- Client Service
- Work Assignments
- Patient Care Planning
- Healthcare Regulations
- Discharge Planning
- Mobility Devices
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Instructing Patients
- Patient Medical Histories
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Outcome Planning
- Professional Development
- Personnel Files
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care Standards
- Patient Data Gathering
- Standards Administration
- Genetic Disorders
- Direct Patient Care
- Creative Thinking
- Treatment Implementation
- Documentation Skills
- Home Exercise Programs
- Emergency Procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Adaptive Equipment
- Document Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Disease Specialization Proficiency
- Safety Protocols
- Clinical Reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Company Guidelines
- Corrective Actions
- Meal Preparation
- Geriatric Treatment
- Update Care Plans
- Meeting Planning
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Certified in STOP (STOP THINK ORGANIZE PLAN) Encompass Health - 7/2022
- Back safety Training - 7/2022
- Massage Therapy License
Additional Information
Enrolled in Economic training in fall of 2023
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
CJPSHOMECARE
11.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Massage Therapist
Self Employed Services
08.1996 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Brown Mackie College - Tucson
Massage Therapy
Desert Institute of Healing Arts.
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