Sheila Salomone
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Motivated COTA and passionate about using clinical education and experience to others to reach their full potential regardless of their disability or diagnosis through client-centered occupational therapeutic interventions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Achieve Therapy Clinic And Home Healthcare
Indian Harbor Beech And Palm Bay, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Type settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
Patient Observer
Health First-Melbourne
Melbourne
05.2021 - Current
- Follow hospital protocol and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure the safety and care of the patient
- Trained and gained experience in patient safety.
Field Work II
Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Melbourne
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Implemented, monitored, and documented treatment plans for daily caseload, averaging 8 clients with diagnoses including muscle weakness, fall risk, orthopedic injury, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological disorders under the direction of Clinical Instructor
- Educated families and caregivers on how to continue patient progress at home by incorporating activities
- Educated client on using adaptive equipment, compensatory techniques, environmental modifications needed upon discharge.
Heatherington Pediatric Therapy
Melbourne
Melbourne
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Traveled to homes for treatment for a daily caseload averaging 8 clients to implement client centered intervention for various pediatric diagnosis
- Improved self-regulation, self-care, and play, grasping, scissors, handwriting skills
- Implemented interventions developmental delays and sensory challenges.
Fieldwork I
Yacavone Pediatric Therapy
Melbourne
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Observed various Pediatric Occupational Therapy treatments in homes and clinics for various diagnoses
- Joe’s Club: Observed and assisted care, socialization, and activities of various diagnoses of the aging population
- Rock Steady: Observed and assisted in boxing exercise classes for clients with various stages of Parkinson’s disease
- Space Coast Lymphedema Clinic: Observed various lymphatic treatments, including manual lymph drainage, lymph massage, compression bandaging, exercise, and patient education.
Education
Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL06.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS in Communications and Media Writing -
University of South Carolina
Aiken, SC05.1999
Skills
- Clinical Training
- Organizational and Communication
- Team Building
- SOTA Club membership
- Conflict resolution
- Goal Setting Proficiency
Certification
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification, NBCOT 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Personal Information
Title: COTA/L
CEUs
HIPPA
Blood Borne Pathogens
Alzheimer’s
AIDS
Medical Errors
Human Trafficking
Domestic Violence
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Achieve Therapy Clinic And Home Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Field Work II
Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 06.2023
Heatherington Pediatric Therapy
Melbourne
04.2023 - 05.2023
Fieldwork I
Yacavone Pediatric Therapy
09.2022 - 10.2022
Patient Observer
Health First-Melbourne
05.2021 - Current
Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Keiser University
BACHELOR OF ARTS in Communications and Media Writing -
University of South Carolina
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