Sylwia Kaczor
Belchertown,MA
Summary
Caring Occupational Therapist Assistant with experience working with a variety of populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with a gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients' progress. Detailed-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations in order to facilitate independence and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA/L
Westfield Public Schools
Westfield, MA
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Utilized effective communication skills to present recommendations, changes and progress towards short and long-term goals in a clear and concise manner.
- Aided in improvement of sensory, cognitive and physical function for children with various disabilities by implementing treatments according to the students' IEP
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Life Care Center of Wilbraham
Wilbraham, MA, USA
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results
- Adapt treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process
- Provide individual, concurrent and group treatments, as well as education and recommendations to patient, patient families/caregivers
- Document daily notes based on current progress and weekly progress notes
- Participate in weekly therapy team and family meetings to ensure a safe transition
COTA/L Full Time
Chicopee Public Schools
Chicopee, MA, USA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Implement direct OT services for K-5 students who are in the specials needs and general classroom
- Provide individual and group interventions based on the students' IEP
- Collaborate with the OTR on student progress, complete detailed documentation and billing
- Educate teachers/staff and parents/caregivers on adaptations to facilitate students' performance within the classroom setting
COTA Student
Baystate Noble Hospital
Westfield, MA, USA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Create and implement treatment plans to promote patients' independence in tasks of daily living in line with their diagnosis
- Developed client rapport to facilitate care with patient and family
- Report on patient progress during interdisciplinary meetings to determine progress and plan discharge dates
COTA Student
Westfield Public Schools
Westfield, MA, USA
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Implement life-skills training in transitional program for students ages 18-22 who have various cognitive and physical limitations
- Provide individual and group therapy in line with personal goals for home, school or work life
- Report and collaborate with OTR based on students' current progress
- Provide weekly SOAP notes and progress notes
Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA01.2022
Skills
- Client Rapport
- Patient Care Planning
- Communication Skills
- Time management
- Active Listening
- Compassionate
- Documentation and reporting
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptive equipment expertise
- Home modification planning
- Feeding intervention
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- CPR
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
COTA/L
Westfield Public Schools
03.2025 - 06.2025
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Life Care Center of Wilbraham
03.2023 - Current
COTA/L Full Time
Chicopee Public Schools
09.2022 - 12.2022
COTA Student
Baystate Noble Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
COTA Student
Westfield Public Schools
03.2021 - 05.2021
Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Springfield Technical Community College