Victoria Welch
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve customers. Certified and Licensed in Occupational Therapy Assisting and offering top-notch implementation of abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a COTA/L professional.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Assistant
Bella Milano
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down of onsite and offsite events.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN/Full-time
The Caring Group
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in pediatric outpatient setting.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN and Full Time
Therakids
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in School-based setting.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on student progress.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Anderson Rehabilitation Institute
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Assisted in determining realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Catering Assistant Manager
Bella Milano Catering
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Serving guests in different locations onsite and offsite. Plated and buffet style catering events (weddings, fundraisers, Christmas parties, etc.).
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Cleaned and organized supplies and work areas to promote team efficiency.
- Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
Level II Fieldwork Student
OSF Home Health Care
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Created and implemented treatment ideas and planning with geriatric, disabled, or post-hospital discharge to home patients to increase safety and independence in selfcare tasks based on their goals. Document all treatment sessions through online service. Introduce and educated patients on use of adaptive equipment (AE) and durable medical equipment (DME), safety recommendations, and energy conservation techniques (EC) when completing activities of daily living including light meal prep, shower/bathing tasks, dressing, etc. Take vitals on all patients and understanding normal levels of vitals (BP with manual cuff, O2 saturation and heart rate with pulse oximeter, temperature with temporal thermometer).
Level II Fieldwork Student
We Rock the Spectrum-Kids Gym
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Creating and implementing treatment plans with children (ages 4+) based on their goals and IEP. Planning group crafts/obstacle courses/activities for children/students. Assisting all children with homework and virtual schooling. Creating weighted stuffed animals. Serving children with a wide variety of disabilities including autism, ADHD, etc.
Catering Assistant
Lewis and Clark Community College
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Serving guests in different locations on and off campus. Plated and buffet style catering events (weddings, fundraisers, Christmas parties, etc.). Time management for designated serving times, clean up, etc. Teamwork environment for large events. Release of employment Jun 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Cashier
Follet (Lewis and Clark Community College Bookstore)
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Customer service to aid students in finding specific college textbooks based on their college courses. Time management for checking out students books, snacks, merchandise in a timely manner. Cash handling and use of Point of Sale System.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL01.2021
Associate of Science - undefined
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL01.2018
High School Diploma -
Civic Memorial High School
Bethalto05-2014
Skills
- COTA/L (Certified and Licensed OTA in IL)
- Teamwork Oriented
- Creativity
- Customer Service Skills
- Collaboration Skills
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, IL
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant, IL
- Food Handlers and BASSET Training
Timeline
Catering Assistant
Bella Milano
05.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN/Full-time
The Caring Group
01.2023 - 04.2024
Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN and Full Time
Therakids
07.2022 - 12.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Anderson Rehabilitation Institute
02.2022 - 07.2023
Catering Assistant Manager
Bella Milano Catering
08.2021 - 06.2022
Level II Fieldwork Student
OSF Home Health Care
11.2020 - 01.2021
Level II Fieldwork Student
We Rock the Spectrum-Kids Gym
09.2020 - 11.2020
Cashier
Follet (Lewis and Clark Community College Bookstore)
08.2018 - 03.2020
Catering Assistant
Lewis and Clark Community College
07.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - undefined
Lewis and Clark Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Lewis and Clark Community College
High School Diploma -
Civic Memorial High School
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