Rhonda Thomas
Thomasville,Georgia
Summary
Driven Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with proven success in geriatric rehabilitation and fall prevention strategies at LifeCare Center of America- Camellia Gardens. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a professional demeanor, committed to continuous development and high-quality care standards. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 23 years of experience working with Geriatric individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. 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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
LifeCare Center of America- Camellia Gardens
Thomasville, GA
09.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Geriatric setting.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, facilitating data-driven decision-making for treatment plan adjustments.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN
Sevenhills Health & Rehab
Tallahassee, FL
09.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA05.2000
Skills
- Fine motor skills development
- Fall prevention strategies
- Activity analysis
- Documentation And Reporting
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Neurological disorders knowledge
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Upper Extremity Strengthening
- Team Collaboration
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Reliability
- Team building
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Georgia Modality Certified
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
LifeCare Center of America- Camellia Gardens
09.2012 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN
Sevenhills Health & Rehab
09.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Southwest Georgia Technical College