Trang Le
Elgin,IL
Summary
Empathetic and hard working Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant in subacute settings. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. Passion for helping patients improve skills towards ADL and IADL tasks. Known for flexibility, organization and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
RehabMaxx
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in outpatient settings.
- Educated families and caregivers on home adaptation strategies to support patient needs and safety.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chicago Rehab Collective
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Enhanced patient recovery through the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Able Hearts
11.2021 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Attended careplans with interdisciplinary team, patient and families to discuss plan of care, current level of function and discharge plans.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living and vocational areas.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Rex Therapeutics
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed a low to high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of occupational therapy patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Taught Home exercise programs in Occupational Therapy.
- Provide rehab services to people recovering from conditions and injuries such as CVA and orthopedic injuries.
- Continually collaborated with patients and/or family members to achieve Occupational Therapy goals.
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapist Assistant
Fox College
10.2019
Skills
- Enthusiastic team player
- Highly dependable
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary communication
Certification
- NBCOT- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: January 2020
- State of Illinois- Occupation Therapy Assistant License : March 2020
- Basic Life Support for healthcare professional: April 2025
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
RehabMaxx
03.2024 - 06.2025
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chicago Rehab Collective
12.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Able Hearts
11.2021 - 11.2023
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Rex Therapeutics
03.2020 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapist Assistant
Fox College
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