Tamara Jean
Winchendon,US
Summary
Credentialed occupational therapist assistant with almost 20 years of compassionate care experience in a behavioral health environment.
Development Caring COTA with extensive experience working with geriatric populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients' progress. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations for patient activities. Caring COTA with extensive experience working with Geriatric populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients' progress. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations for patient activities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
On Site Haitian Creole Interpreter
Baystate Interpreter
Gardner, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided clients with precise real-time oral translations and interpretations.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and non-English speaking patients.
- Maintained confidentiality and upheld ethical standards while handling interpreted information.
- Interpreted verbal conversations between individuals with limited English proficiency.
- Adhered to ethical codes ensuring confidentiality
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Heywood Hospital Rehabilitation
Gardner, MA
06.2003 - 12.2022
- Provide ethical and client centered treatment to individuals on acute behavioral health and Geri Psychiatric units using both 1:1 and group modalities
- Use clinical reasoning to determine safest and most beneficial way to facilitate safe and therapeutic engagement between individuals with significant and acute mental health diagnosis
- Maintain daily documentation as well as progress notes and discharge summaries
- Work in collaboration with primary therapist by providing clear and concise updates to primary therapist and interdisciplinary team as needed
- Treated patients according to the established treatment plan under the supervision of occupational therapists
- Worked with patients to help them improve their mental health issues.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Baldwinville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Ctr
Baldwinville, MA
04.2007 - 02.2018
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.
- Provided education and instruction to patients and families.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
Education
Certification - Medical Interpreter Training Program
For Health Consulting
UMass Chan Medical School05-2024
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Queens College, City University of New York
12.2003
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Becker College
01.2000
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Suffolk County Community College
01.1998
Skills
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Fluent in French and Creole
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Languages
Creole
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
On Site Haitian Creole Interpreter
Baystate Interpreter
01.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Baldwinville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Ctr
04.2007 - 02.2018
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Heywood Hospital Rehabilitation
06.2003 - 12.2022
Certification - Medical Interpreter Training Program
For Health Consulting
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Queens College, City University of New York
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Becker College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Suffolk County Community College
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