Vanessa Harris
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Empathetic and dependable Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with a passion for learning and helping patients become independent. Hardworking and an enthusiastic team player, driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes as an vital member of the multidisciplinary team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines
2022.06 - Current
- Provided skilled OT services to 9-12 patients daily
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assessed patient progress and communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly.
- Provided timely documentation recording patient progress in therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Summit Care Inc.
2022.12 - Current
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assessed patient’s progress and communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly.
- Provided timely documentation recording patient's progress in therapy.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Living Center
2023.02 - Current
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assessed patient’s progress and communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly.
- Provided timely documentation recording patient's progress in therapy.
Associate
Walmart
2020.06 - 2022.05
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on customer service strategies and techniques.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ottumwa, IA05.2022
Skills
- Communicating effectively in written and oral forms to convey information
- Exceptional Organization skills
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care
- Thoroughness and attention to detail when completing tasks.
- Willingness to accept responsibility and challenges
- Analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Leadership; willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction
- Reliable, responsible, and dependable
Certification
- COTA- Certified Occupational Therapist [License #114810]
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Living Center
2023.02 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Summit Care Inc.
2022.12 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines
2022.06 - Current
Associate
Walmart
2020.06 - 2022.05
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- COTA- Certified Occupational Therapist [License #114810]
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
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