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Sharon Dicks

Lawrence

Summary

Dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a proven track record at Stormont-Vail HealthCare, excelling in patient assessment and treatment planning. Adept at fostering team collaboration while ensuring safety compliance. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective therapeutic techniques and strong communication skills. Passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Topeka
02.2012 - Current
  • Started my career in healthcare as a Rehab Tech and held this position until I achieved my degree for Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' abilities and monitored progress towards their goals.
  • Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Assisted occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.

Enlisted Soldier

Kansas Army National Guard
OIathe
09.1989 - 09.2013
  • Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
  • Maintained and serviced personal and unit equipment ensuring readiness for deployment.
  • Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
  • 2 deployments in support of Operation Desert Storm.
  • Achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7).

Manager and Field Consultant

Subway Sandwiches
Emporia
09.1991 - 08.2010
  • As an Assistant Manager and later Manager, I was responsible for all day-to-day operations of the store, including but not limited to hiring and training employees, producing work schedules, conducting weekly inventory, ordering supplies, and participating in marketing campaigns.
  • As a Field Consultant, I was responsible for assisting local franchisees with ensuring compliance with store operations, new store openings, and marketing campaigns.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS
05-2013

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
12-1995

Skills

  • Patient assessment and documentation
  • Treatment planning and therapeutic techniques
  • Safety protocols and compliance
  • Team collaboration and communication

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Stormont-Vail HealthCare
02.2012 - Current

Manager and Field Consultant

Subway Sandwiches
09.1991 - 08.2010

Enlisted Soldier

Kansas Army National Guard
09.1989 - 09.2013

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Washburn University of Topeka

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Emporia State University

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