Sierra Dau
Denver,CO
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant traveling for almost 3 years working with a wide range of individuals from SNF to TBI. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. Experienced at reviewing and implementing skilled intervention plans to take advantage of individual patient strengths. Familiar with strategies for improving all areas of life for diverse patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Occupational Therapy Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Acute and SNF settings.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Center At Cordera
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
Direct Care Worker
SYNERGY HomeCare
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO04.2020
High School Diploma -
Stevens High School
Rapid City, SD2014
Skills
Experienced educating and facilitating patients and family members in:
- Energy conservation strategies to utilize during ADL needs
- ADL re-education via compensatory and adaptive strategies
- Transfers with and without the use of DME both in and out of facility
- Caregiver training with demonstrations provided for appropriate ergonomics
- HEP with step-by-step visual demonstrations
- IADL safety training for fall prevention
- Fall recovery strategies
- Medication management
Timeline
Traveling Occupational Therapy Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing
02.2021 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Center At Cordera
06.2020 - 02.2021
Direct Care Worker
SYNERGY HomeCare
01.2019 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Stevens High School