Rachel Henley
Decatur
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in patient-centered care and collaborative teamwork. Proven track record in developing tailored treatment plans and building rapport with patients and families ensuring high-quality care and improved functional outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
NHC HealthCare, Moulton
Moulton, AL
09.2015 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patient mobility and daily living skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on exercise techniques and adaptive equipment use.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Trained new staff on therapy protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Led group therapy sessions, fostering communication and social interaction among participants.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Improved patient comfort and therapy participation by establishing rapport and trust through empathetic communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, enhancing patient rehabilitation and recovery.
- Facilitated patient discharge planning, ensuring seamless transition to home or next phase of care.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations to improve patients' daily living skills, facilitating greater independence.
- Enhanced team knowledge by sharing insights and techniques from continuing education in occupational therapy
- Facilitated educational sessions for families and staff on dementia care and therapeutic interventions.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sundance Rehabilitation
Decatur AL
04.2000 - 08.2015
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patient mobility and daily living skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on exercise techniques and adaptive equipment use.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL08-1998
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Collaborative teamwork
- Social skills development
- Team collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Therapy communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Patient education
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
NHC HealthCare, Moulton
09.2015 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sundance Rehabilitation
04.2000 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Wallace State Community College