Samantha Pilon
Waukesha,WI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
In-home Caregiver
Private Family
Oconomowoc, WI
07.2025 - Current
- Provide in-home care to a twenty-three-year-old with a chromosome depletion.
- Administer medication, assist with bathroom needs including diaper changes, bathing, and dressing.
- Engage with client in fine motor and matching activities, bike rides, and watching shows.
- Prepare and assist with eating.
Registered Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked directly with children ages 2-7 with autism spectrum disorder.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
- Used applied behavior analysis to teach new skills, reducing challenging behaviors, and improving daily living.
- Collected data to monitor progress.
In-home Caregiver
Private Family
Eau Claire, WI
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided in-home care to a five-year-old female cerebral palsy client.
- Administered medication, assisted with bathroom needs including diaper changes.
- Changed feeding and ventilation tube to ensure cleanliness.
- Engaged client by reading books, going for walks, playing with toys, watching movies.
- Transported individual to and from Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Chiropractic appointments. Observed therapies.
Mentor
Private Family
Eau Claire, WI
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Worked one-on-one with a twenty-two-year-old male client with an intellectual disability.
- Transported individual to and from gym and activities.
- Created, implemented, and supervised an individualized aerobic and resistance training exercise program.
- Provided activities following exercise that facilitated communication skills.
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI08-2028
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science, Emphasis in Pre-Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI12-2024
Observation hours
Grow Space, Altoona, WI
June 2023-August 2023
- Completed 100 hours of Occupational Therapy observation with a Certified Occupational Therapist who provided services to children 1-18 years old, including activities that worked on fine motor, visual processing, strength, and sequencing skills.
Career-Related Volunteer Experience
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire P.R.I.D.E.
Physical Activity and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities in the Eau Claire Area
Eau Claire, WI
October 2022 – April 2024
- Worked for the adult program (ages 18 to 52) for one semester; with the child program (ages 5 to 17) for
three semesters, one day a week.
- Worked with a variety of physical and intellectual disabilities.
- Implemented and supervised a planned aerobic and resistance training exercise program for adults, including
warm up, verbal feedback, and corrections.
- Assisted child clients with different planned activities and engaged in activities with them.
University of Wisconsin Parkinson’s Program
Eau Claire
September 2023 – December 2023
- Worked one-on-one with individual diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
- Trained individual in McPhee Strength and Performance Center two days a week.
- Planned, implemented, and supervised an individualized resistance training program.
Timeline
In-home Caregiver
Private Family
07.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
06.2024 - 05.2025
In-home Caregiver
Private Family
05.2022 - 05.2024
Mentor
Private Family
02.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science, Emphasis in Pre-Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Marquette University