RACHEL Waldrop
Leicester
Summary
I aim to further my education to enhance my contribution to my healthcare team and apply skills in supporting my patients in my current outpatient clinic.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant
Invitation Therapy
Marion
05.2024 - Current
- Educate patients and their families on home and environment modifications to enhance independence and functionality.
- Ensure accurate billing information is recorded for each patient session according to insurance guidelines.
- Promote a positive atmosphere conducive to healing by building rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds.
- Utilizes various therapeutic techniques, including sensory integration, emotional regulation, gross motor and fine motor coordination.
- Address behavioral challenges
- Strengthen motor skills and create successful HEPs
- Partner with OT to create treatment plans to create supports and addressed additional needs for children and families
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Broad River Rehab
Asheville
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Providing patient care as a therapist to increase rehab potential in a SNF.
- Supported patients with physical disabilities through manual therapy techniques under
- the direction of an occupational therapist.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and therapeutic exercises to improve their
- independence.
- Implemented individualized therapeutic interventions focusing on fine motor skills,
- balance, and coordination.
- Instructed patients in the use of assistive devices for improved mobility and
- independence.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to the occupational
- therapist and healthcare team.
Education
Associate of applied science - Asheville, NC
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC05.2023
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Desire to learn from others
- Ability to receive and act on constructive feedback
- Ability to assess situations using critical thinking and determine appropriate course of action
- Interpersonal and communication skills utilized to advocate for those who may have difficulty articulating needs
- Teamwork skills to work interprofessionally to achieve desired outcomes for patients
- Compassion and patience while working with patient that need additional support
- Applying interpersonal skills with parents to earn trust to work with their children
- Strong time management and multitasking skills
Accomplishments
Graduated with Honors in OTA program
Volunteer Work
Experience working with two families as a personal caregiver supporting one stroke patient
and one dementia patient. Capable and compassionate caregiver, teaching and
motivating people to achieve their goals. Hardworking care assistant with experience performing routine and specialized activities for senior citizens in a home care setting.
Activities include fine motor exercises, range of motion, activities to address visual neglect,
and cognitive activities.
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant
Invitation Therapy
05.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Broad River Rehab
01.2024 - 05.2024
Associate of applied science - Asheville, NC
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College