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Tamera Hopen

Bellflower,MO

Summary

Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. Bringing excellent assessment, treatment, educational and recordkeeping skills. Certified by [State Name] as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA-L

St.Lukes Surrey Place
04.2014 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.

COTA-L

Rehab Choice
04.2006 - 07.2016
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.

Paraprofessional/COTA-L

Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.1999 - 04.2005
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Missouri College
St Louis, MO
10.1998

Skills

  • Strength Development
  • Data Entry
  • Vocational Education
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Healthcare Regulations
  • Movement Restoration
  • Recreational Activities
  • Meal Preparation
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Discharge Recommendations
  • Caregiving Skills
  • Modality Modification
  • Mental Health Support
  • Active Listening

Timeline

COTA-L

St.Lukes Surrey Place
04.2014 - Current

COTA-L

Rehab Choice
04.2006 - 07.2016

Paraprofessional/COTA-L

Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.1999 - 04.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Missouri College
Tamera Hopen