Sydney Welch
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) with over 8 years of healthcare and patient care experience across acute hospital and skilled nursing rehabilitation settings. Recognized for stepping into leadership roles during departmental transitions and supporting therapy department operations including morning meetings, care plan collaboration, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary coordination. Experienced in dementia care, behavioral management, and navigating complex patient and family situations. Committed to professional growth and contributing to a strong, stable rehabilitation team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)
Delaware Bay Rehabilitation
Georgetown, DE
02.2025 - Current
- Provide occupational therapy interventions to improve patient independence with ADLs and functional mobility.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient-centered treatment plans.
- Participate in care planning and discharge planning discussions.
- Document therapy sessions and patient progress using electronic medical record systems.
- Assist with therapy department communication and coordination of patient care.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)
Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Millsboro, DE
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered occupational therapy services in a skilled nursing rehabilitation setting.
- Assisted residents with functional mobility, ADL training, and independence.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings and care plan development.
- Documented therapy services using NetHealth and PointClickCare EMR systems.
- Provided behavioral redirection and support for dementia and cognitively impaired residents.
- Assisted with therapy department workflow during leadership transitions.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
Salisbury, MD
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced acute hospital environment.
- Assisted patients with mobility, ADLs, and safety monitoring.
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Documented patient care in the EPIC electronic medical record system.
- trained and supervised new CNAs
- helped train CNA's on how to conduct bladder scans, EKG's, and use of hoyer lift
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD05-2022
Skills
- CPR / AED Certified
- Dementia and behavioral patient management
- Combative / aggressive patient De-escalation training
- Redirection of confused or altered mental status patients
- Conflict resolution and family communication
- Interdisciplinary care coordination
- EMR Systems: EPIC, NetHealth, PointClickCare
- Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems
Certification
License: COTA/L #U2-0012256 — Expires 07/31/2026
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)
Delaware Bay Rehabilitation
02.2025 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)
Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2022 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
01.2018 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wor-Wic Community College