Valerie DuPonty
Canfield,OH
Summary
I am an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 12 years of experience with hand rehabilitation in an Outpatient setting. I have my degree from Kent State University and am an extremely dependable. I also am dedicated to my patients and have an excellent rapport with coworkers and patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Specialty Orthopaedics
Hermitage, PA
06.2014 - Current
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and functional independence.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to evaluate patient progress and adjust therapy interventions accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and adaptive techniques for daily living activities.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, documenting progress and communicating findings to the healthcare team.
- Streamlined documentation processes for therapy outcomes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in reporting patient progress.
- Managed caseloads of 10+patients daily effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Trained new Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, resulting in improved team performance and productivity.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
Behavior Technician
St Marys Alzheimers Center Windsor House
Columbiana, OH
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to enhance patient engagement and compliance.
- Conducted assessments to identify individual needs and tailor strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored new staff on behavioral techniques and documentation procedures.
- Established rapport with patients, fostering a supportive environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05.2014
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Specialty Orthopaedics
06.2014 - Current
Behavior Technician
St Marys Alzheimers Center Windsor House
11.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Kent State University