Advanced Occupational Therapy Assistant position, working in team oriented rehab environment that’s focused on patient centered treatment with realistic goals to improve pt quality of life.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant in Nursery-part Time
Fayette Christian School
08.2019 - Current
Provide care to before and aftercare for infants and toddlers through age appropriate play and security.
Clean and sanitize toys and equipment
Document daily schedule of needs provided for child such as feeding times,sleep, diaper changes,developmental milestone checkoffs/delays
Read books/sang songs to child to stimulate early language skills
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lifecare Center Of America
03.2014 - 11.2014
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 SNF setting.
COTA-L
Signature Healthcare
02.2009 - 10.2013
Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) , (IADLs ),and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life in SNF setting.
Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
COTA-L
Family Home Health Agency
08.2008 - 02.2009
Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and (IADLs) to increase safety and quality of life.
Assisted patients with home exercise plan and functional mobility during daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
Educated patients on safety and correct body mechanics using adaptive equipment.
COTA-L
Arlington Developmental Center
07.2003 - 05.2008
Provided Tx to pt for oral hygiene, bathing, dressing skills, and life skills training
Assisted patients with wheelchair mobility and daily leisure activities in sensory environment to improve daily functioning and decrease anxiety.
Educated staff on correct use of ADL equipment and appropriate leisure activities
Supported and built caring relationships with patients with severe developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy, and dementia.
Supported patients in ROM exercises procedures to increase function and decrease pain.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Apollo College
Phoenix, AZ
08.1998
Skills
Energy conservation and work simplification
Adaptive equipment training
Sensory Processing disorder
Environmental modification for low vision and hearing
WC positioning and seating, mobility
Cognitive Skills training/memory care for Dementia
Timeline
Teacher Assistant in Nursery-part Time
Fayette Christian School
08.2019 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lifecare Center Of America
03.2014 - 11.2014
COTA-L
Signature Healthcare
02.2009 - 10.2013
COTA-L
Family Home Health Agency
08.2008 - 02.2009
COTA-L
Arlington Developmental Center
07.2003 - 05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy