Tina Taft
Oil City,PA
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 24 years of experience working with geriatric individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Guardian Rehab/ Oil City Healthcare And Rehab
Oil City, PA
10.2009 - Current
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in [Type] settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Next Step
Seneca, PA
10.2010 - 12.2010
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in [Type] settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Alliance Rehab
Meadville, PA
06.2007 - 10.2009
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in [Type] settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Prioritized opportunities for performance improvement.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
RehabCare
Saegertown, PA
06.2000 - 06.2009
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in [Type] settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Prioritized opportunities for performance improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05.1998
Skills
- Instructing Patients
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Occupational Therapy
- Home Exercise Programs
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Clinical Reasoning
- Adaptive Equipment
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Employee Training
- Energy Conservation
- Sensory Motor Skills
- Patient Care Standards
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Strength Improvements
- Hip Surgery
- Therapeutic Equipment
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Therapist Assistance
- Interdisciplinary Meetings
- Mobility Devices
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Pain Prevention
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Equipment Demonstration
- Treatment Planning and Execution
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Next Step
10.2010 - 12.2010
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Guardian Rehab/ Oil City Healthcare And Rehab
10.2009 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Alliance Rehab
06.2007 - 10.2009
Occupational Therapy Assistant
RehabCare
06.2000 - 06.2009
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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