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Education
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Personal Development
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Tayler Dotson

Summary

Enthusiastic occupational therapy assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of patient care and training in clinical settings. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in occupational therapy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapy Assistant

SHC/ Eastern Carolina School for the Deaf
08.2024 - Current

School

  • Understanding of computer based documentation systems (ECATS)
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, , educational and vocational areas.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to address common challenges faced by students in a supportive environment.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant AC

Carolina Therapy Connection
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
  • Enhanced patient rehabilitation progress by implementing personalized treatment plans under supervision of occupational therapists.
  • Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Coordinated with local agencies and organizations to promote access to services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Therapy Blocks LLC
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, enhancing patient rehabilitation and recovery.
  • Improved patient outcomes with application of therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs and conditions.
  • Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in therapeutic process.

Level 1 Fieldwork Student

Clark County School District, CCSD
04.2021 - 04.2021
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in educational and vocational areas.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Associates of Occupation - Occupational Therapy Assistance

PIMA Medical Institute
Las Vegas, NV
12.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
03.2008

Skills

  • Team building
  • Patient/Family Education and Instruction
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Compassion

Personal Development

Taken level 1 ASL class to increase independence of communication with the deaf population and decrease the utilization of interpreters during OT sessions.

Certification

  • Autism Certified Training - 8/9/2025

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Assistant

SHC/ Eastern Carolina School for the Deaf
08.2024 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant AC

Carolina Therapy Connection
01.2023 - 08.2024

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Therapy Blocks LLC
06.2022 - 11.2022

Level 1 Fieldwork Student

Clark County School District, CCSD
04.2021 - 04.2021

Associates of Occupation - Occupational Therapy Assistance

PIMA Medical Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

Community College of The Air Force