Pamela Little
Russell,NY
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapy Assistant with a proven track record at Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based treatment plans and compassionate care. Skilled in adaptive equipment and clinical team collaboration, I foster strong patient relationships, ensuring effective rehabilitation and independence in daily living activities.
Skilled healthcare professional with focus on delivering impactful patient care in rehabilitation settings. Adept at executing treatment plans, supporting patient progress, and adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Strong emphasis on collaboration, ensuring cohesive teamwork and seamless operations. Reliable and versatile, with solid foundation in therapeutic techniques and compassionate patient interaction.
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
As a traveling OTA for over 10 years I feel that the experience made me a stronger therapist. I have strong work ethics, am flexible to changes, communicate well with patients, families, and staff. working with so many different therapist and in so many setting has given me the opportunities to learn and grow and to share my experiences with other people
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
04.2019 - Current
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual patient.
- Enhanced patient progress by providing one-on-one assistance during therapy sessions.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
National Staffing Solutions
10.2014 - 04.2019
- Promoted professional growth by attending workshops and training seminars on emerging trends in occupational therapy practice.
- Efficiently managed time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and individualized care.
- Supported patient recovery by implementing therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to dynamic patient schedules and fluctuating caseloads, ensuring timely and effective care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and individuals with disabilities.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ardor Health Solutions
06.2007 - 04.2014
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF, rehab, acute, and outpatient settings.
- Assisted in the design of adaptive equipment for patients, increasing their independence in daily living tasks.
- Evaluated patients'' progress towards goals regularly, adjusting treatments accordingly for optimal improvement rates.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address common challenges faced by patients in a supportive environment.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Ensured a safe therapeutic environment through proper equipment maintenance and attention to infection control protocols.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
SUNY At Canton
Canton, NY05-2002
High School Diploma -
Knox Memorial High School
Russell, NY06-1982
Skills
- Therapeutic exercises
- Activity analysis
- Fine motor skills
- Wheelchair assessments
- Clinical team collaboration
- Adaptive equipment
- Range of motion
- Geriatric therapy
- Strength training
- Patient care standards
- Patient rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Documentation skills
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
04.2019 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
National Staffing Solutions
10.2014 - 04.2019
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ardor Health Solutions
06.2007 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
SUNY At Canton
High School Diploma -
Knox Memorial High School
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