Trisha Bhikha, M.S., OTR/L
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Current Graduate of Masters in Occupational Therapy and Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of California offering professional, compassionate care to patients, with experience in restoring function after injury and helping patients recover cognitive and motor skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist Student-Level IIB
College Vista Post-Acute
2021.01 - 2021.04
- Level IIB Fieldwork at SNF handled caseload of patients 65 years and over with various diagnoses such as Covid-19 w/ pneumonia, CVA, TKA/THA, CABG, Cancer, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, COPD.
- Performs initial and quarterly evaluations, daily reports, weekly therapist progress, and discharges.
- Provided patient/caregiver training, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, self-care, neuromuscular re-education, and splint/orthotic management
Occupational Therapist Student - Level IIA
My Friends House Foundation
2020.09 - 2020.12
- Community-based setting.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Assisted the homeless and underprivileged communities on providing basic life necessities and resources to better accomplish a pathway to their personalized goals.
- Facilitated group activities (money management and nutrition education activities) to target socialization skills development among peers within an inclusive setting.
- Provided resources and tools for mental health, self-care, and housing options
Occupational Therapist Student-Level IIA
Essence Of Light
2020.09 - 2020.12
- Community based setting handling caseloads of clients in a transitional living home.
- Designed well-rounded therapeutic interventions to promote independence in ADLs and other valued lifestyle activities (grooming/hygiene, meal-preparations, transportation resources, medication management, therapeutic exercises, etc).
- Administered initial evaluations, re-evaluations and discharges.
- Facilitated group activities for communication and skill building, to better prepare clients for transitioning back into the community.
- Provided services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2017
Skills
Adapt in:
- Time Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Fast and adaptable learner
- Personable and approachable
Proficient in:
- English and Gujarati
- Microsoft Office
License/Certification:
- NBCOT Certification #: 483898
- Current member of OTAC and AOTA
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR and AED Certification
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety
WORK HISTORY
Regency Home Care of North Atlanta
November 2018 - March 2019
- Caregiver to older adults (60+) in the North Atlanta region
- Assisted with basic ADL´s and IADL´s
Volunteer
Senior Services North Fulton
- Assisted in program services that enhance the health, happiness and well-being of those age 60+ in North Fulton. Building rapport to enhance group communication building/bonding, including personalized activities modified to each individual to increase quality of life.
Heeling Diabetes Inc.
- Heeling Diabetes, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide diabetics with a healthy and comfortable lifestyle by offering assistance to all age groups.
- Assist in Advocating, empowering, and educating others through community events and outreach
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Timeline
Occupational Therapist Student-Level IIB
College Vista Post-Acute
2021.01 - 2021.04
Occupational Therapist Student - Level IIA
My Friends House Foundation
2020.09 - 2020.12
Occupational Therapist Student-Level IIA
Essence Of Light
2020.09 - 2020.12
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
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