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Education
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Treena Jenkins

Treena Jenkins

COTA
Oakland,TN

Summary

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

Apollo College
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