William Dotson
Clinton
Summary
I am a caring and empathetic individual who truely enjoys working with patients and in therapy. I have experience with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. I am patient and kind with a passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Driver
DoorDash, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
01.2026 - Current
- Communicated with customers to confirm order details and delivery status.
- Followed health and safety guidelines while handling food items.
- Adapted to changing schedules and last-minute delivery requests effectively.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
Canton
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Managed daily schedules and routines for family members.
- Coordinated educational activities and learning resources for children.
- Maintained a safe and healthy living environment for the family.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encore therapy
Cleveland
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance patients' physical and cognitive skills.
- Monitored patient progress and documented responses to therapy sessions accurately.
- Educated patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercise programs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient needs and treatment updates.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Olympia therapy company
Cleveland
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation or hot and cold packs under the direction of a therapist.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Helped patients learn to perform basic tasks such as eating, grooming, and dressing.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning and sterilizing therapeutic equipment.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Blue Sky Therapy
Canfield
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Monitored patient progress and documented responses to therapy sessions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care and support.
- Evaluated home environments for safety hazards and accessibility issues related to mobility needs.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Facilitated group activities designed to improve cognition, motor skills and communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stark State College
Canton, OH 01.2014 - 05.2016
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Stark State College
Canton, OH 01.2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Stark State College
Canton, OH 01.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
- Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
- Innovative and outside the box thinker
- Strong technological skills, computer applications, and telecommunications
- Ability to communicate technical details in non-technical terms
- Enjoy working with a team and collaborating to improve patient outcomes
Certification
- OTA license: OTA006598
- LMT license: 33.020822
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
DoorDash, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
01.2026 - Current
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
05.2022 - 01.2026
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Encore therapy
01.2018 - 05.2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Olympia therapy company
06.2016 - 01.2018
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Blue Sky Therapy
03.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stark State College
01.2014 - 05.2016
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Stark State College
01.2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Stark State College
01.2005 - 05.2007