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Shawn Bever

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Hardworking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant bringing 16 years of experience supporting geriatric patients. Skilled at effectively and efficiently delivering rehabilitation services and tracking progress. Compassionate, patient, organized and open minded.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN

Brookfield Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia
05.2023 - Current
  • Helped patients learn to perform ADLs and IADLs through use of adaptive equipment and energy conservation techniques.
  • Performed occupational therapy interventions in skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings specializing in geriatric care.
  • Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
  • Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
  • Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
  • Established great rapport with nursing staff through daily communication of patients' needs including training on strategies for taking care of residents with physical, cognitive and medical complexities.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self care techniques, promoting independence and long term success.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
  • Utilized industrywide software programs to document skilled services provided for a caseload of up to 12 patients per day (individual, group and concurrent).

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN

Ensign Group Inc., The Oaks At Timberline
12.2022 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN

Reliant Rehabilitation
12.2022 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, FT

Ensign Group Inc., The Cove at La Jolla
12.2014 - 09.2022

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, FT

RehabCare, Cloisters of La Jolla
01.2011 - 11.2014

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, FT

Therapy Specialists, Cloisters of Mission Hills
12.2008 - 12.2010

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Management

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
09.1997

Skills

  • Outstanding team player who excels at building rapport with patients and communicating patients' needs with interdisciplinary team
  • Skilled in designing and implementing creative treatment interventions targeting neuro, ortho, cardiac and chronic pathologies
  • Well experienced in administering and scoring the ACL placemat test, knowledgeable on Allen Cognitive levels as they relate to physical capabilities and mentation

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN

Brookfield Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia
05.2023 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN

Ensign Group Inc., The Oaks At Timberline
12.2022 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN

Reliant Rehabilitation
12.2022 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, FT

Ensign Group Inc., The Cove at La Jolla
12.2014 - 09.2022

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, FT

RehabCare, Cloisters of La Jolla
01.2011 - 11.2014

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, FT

Therapy Specialists, Cloisters of Mission Hills
12.2008 - 12.2010

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Grossmont College

Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Management

Northern Arizona University
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