Porscha Stokes
North Haledon,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation techniques. Committed to enhancing patient skills through therapeutic modalities and activity development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Columbus Rehabilitaion
Bronxville, New York
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to create tailored treatment plans enhancing patient recovery.
- Developed engaging activities to enhance fine motor coordination and promote functional independence in patients.
- Enhanced patients' cognitive and physical skills through structured therapy activities.
- Delivered ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapies following therapist protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care One at Valley
Westwood, New Jersey
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wayne View
Wayne, New Jersey
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse to facilitate timely medical intervention.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Delivered meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding to support nutritional needs and enhance patient experience.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas to promote patient comfort and safety.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Eastwick College-Ramsey
Ramsey, NJ01-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJSkills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic modalities
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Activity development
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Assistive device training
- Range of motion improvement
- Patient-centered care
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Columbus Rehabilitaion
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care One at Valley
09.2017 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wayne View
10.2014 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Eastwick College-Ramsey
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
Passaic County Community College