Vernon Charles III
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 9 years of experience working with young adults and geriatric individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Powerback Rehabilitation
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Treated an average of 12-14 patients per day while still delivering personalized therapeutic care
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, enhancing patient rehabilitation and recovery.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Genesis Rehab Services, TC Ching Villas
10.2015 - 04.2023
- 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
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF geriatric settings
- Treated 10-12 patients per day while still delivering individualized care
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas
Server Assistant
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
03.2005 - 09.2015
- Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Delivered customer orders promptly and with attention to accuracy and satisfaction.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons (cleared/set tables within 2-3 min on avg)
- Consistently exceeded expectations in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the restaurant during busy shifts.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kapi'olani Community College
Honolulu, HI2014
Associate of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Operations
Kapi'olani Community College
Honolulu, HI2007
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Patient safety
- Team-oriented
- One-on-one instruction
- Adaptive communication skills
- Accurate and detailed documentation skills
- Able to safely transfer larger patients
- CPR training
- Monitoring vitals
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- State of Hawaii COTA License - 12/24-12/26
- CPR Training - 12/24-12/26
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Powerback Rehabilitation
04.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Genesis Rehab Services, TC Ching Villas
10.2015 - 04.2023
Server Assistant
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
03.2005 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kapi'olani Community College
Associate of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Operations
Kapi'olani Community College
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- State of Hawaii COTA License - 12/24-12/26
- CPR Training - 12/24-12/26
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