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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
2009.10 - 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
2010.10 - 2010.12
  • 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
2007.06 - 2009.10
  • 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
2000.06 - 2009.06
  • 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, PA
05.1998

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
2010.10 - 2010.12

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Guardian Rehab/ Oil City Healthcare And Rehab
2009.10 - Current

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Alliance Rehab
2007.06 - 2009.10

Occupational Therapy Assistant

RehabCare
2000.06 - 2009.06

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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