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Sheila Salomone

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant inpatient and outpatient settings. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

  • Implemented and documented treatment plans for daily caseload averaging eight clients daily with various diagnosis including post stroke and cardiovascular events, dementia, muscle weakness and fall risks.

  • Planned and implemented therapy sessions for children of all ages with various diagnosis including Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Autism, and emotional regulation and executive functioning impairments.

Lead Therapist /Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sobe Rehabilitation Assisted Living Facility
11.2023 - Current
  • Conducted initial assessments for new patients, recent falls, and adverse events under the supervision of attending OTR
  • Conducted virtual evaluations under the guidance of attending OTR
  • Educated families and residents on precautions, home modifications, and community and social integration and adaptive equipment
  • Implemented and documented treatments for caseload Including dementia, fall risk, balance impairments, and memory care.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Blossom and Bloom Therapy Services
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Planned, implemented, and documented therapy sessions for patients from ages two to eighteen years of age for various diagnosis including autism, learning disabilities, down syndrome, oppositional defiance, and emotional regulation, and others
  • Collaborated with OTR and other COTAs in a team environment to offer support and education for the better of the patient and company
  • Collaborated with schools, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to offer the best outcome for clients and families.

Education

Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy -

Keiser University
Melbourne, FL
06.2023

BACHELOR OF ARTS in Communications and Media Writing -

University of South Carolina
Aiken, SC
05.1999

Skills

  • Clinical Training
  • Organizational and Communication
  • Team Building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Goal Setting Proficiency
  • Problem Resolution
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification, NBCOT 2023
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens/HIV
  • HIPPA
  • Human Trafficking

Timeline

Lead Therapist /Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sobe Rehabilitation Assisted Living Facility
11.2023 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Blossom and Bloom Therapy Services
11.2023 - 06.2024

Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy -

Keiser University

BACHELOR OF ARTS in Communications and Media Writing -

University of South Carolina

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