Certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant passionate about building interpersonal relationships with patients. Maintains a positive attitude to facilitate individuals toward their treatment goals. Seeking opportunities to improve knowledge and experience in order to better assist patients. Motivated to expands skills, grow, and excel in Occupational Therapy.
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Blue Mountain Therapy | School Setting
Abingdon, Virginia
03.2021 - 05.2021
Planned and implemented treatment for students with various needs such as sensory issues, autism, ADHD, and developmental delay
Created activities with common, inexpensive materials to address visual motor and visual perceptual goals, fine motor goals, handwriting, sustained attention, and executive functioning skills
Fabricated educational resource for parents providing at-home activities to address student’s goals
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Johnston Memorial Hospital | Outpatient Clinic
Abingdon, Virginia
01.2021 - 03.2021
Planned and implemented treatment for individuals with a variety of diagnoses including, stroke, traumatic brain injury, hand injuries, cerebral palsy, sensory processing, and developmental delays
Implemented physical agent modalities, such as ultrasound, hot packs, and paraffin bath under supervising occupational therapist assistant
Educated on and observed various evaluations and assessments, including The Ruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition, The Roll Evaluation of Activities of Life, and The Sensory Profile 2
Teacher’s Assistant
Apple Academy | Daycare
Bristol, Virginia
08.2017 - 01.2020
Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for structured environment conducive to learning
Established safe play environments for children
Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management
Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction
Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared and ready to work
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA
05.2021
Degree - General Studies
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
2019
Skills
BLS Provider Certified (CPR and AED)
Verbal & Written Communication
Excellent Work Ethic
Teamwork & Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Flexible & Adaptable
Ability to develop relationships and trust with patients, caregivers, and coworkers
Certification
2021 - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, #465198
2021 - Licensed in the state of Virginia as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, #0131002610
American Heart Association AED/BLS for Healthcare Providers
Affiliations
2020-2021 - American Occupational Therapy Association, #000004593667
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Blue Mountain Therapy | School Setting
03.2021 - 05.2021
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Johnston Memorial Hospital | Outpatient Clinic
01.2021 - 03.2021
Teacher’s Assistant
Apple Academy | Daycare
08.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
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