Occupational Therapist

• Feb 2023 - Present

Occupational Therapist

• Apr 2021 - Present

Home based occupational therapy Home based occupational therapy

Occupational Therapist

• Sep 2022 - Mar 2023

Home based occupational therapy Home based occupational therapy

Recreational Therapist

• Feb 2018 - Jul 2021

Provide in home and community based recreational therapy services to a diverse clientele including people with TBI, SCI, and veterans. Conduct assessments and plan and implement interventions to increase physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning to increase community reintegration. Provide in home and community based recreational therapy services to a diverse clientele including people with TBI, SCI, and veterans. Conduct assessments and plan and implement interventions to increase physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning to increase community reintegration.

Occupational Therapy Student Clinician

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

outpatient pediatric and adult occupational therapy services outpatient pediatric and adult occupational therapy services

Occupational Therapy Student Clinician

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

outpatient and acute inpatient OT outpatient and acute inpatient OT

Occupational Therapy Student Clinician

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Provide occupational therapy services to older adults in assisted living setting including evaluation, 1:1 treatment, and group treatment to address physical, psychosocial, and cognitive goals. Provide occupational therapy services to older adults in assisted living setting including evaluation, 1:1 treatment, and group treatment to address physical, psychosocial, and cognitive goals.

Occupational Therapy Student Clinician

• May 2019 - Jun 2019

Conducted OT evaluation to determine client needs and develop OT profile. Maintained documentation of OT services. Planned and implemented OT intervention to increase client performance in daily occupations. Developed home programs and provided education to caregivers to support goal attainment. Conducted OT evaluation to determine client needs and develop OT profile. Maintained documentation of OT services. Planned and implemented OT intervention to increase client performance in daily occupations. Developed home programs and provided education to caregivers to support goal attainment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Oct 2013 - Dec 2018

Established a wide range of experience working with a diverse population across the lifespan including people with cognitive impairment, physical disability, substance abuse disorders, mental illness, and chronic illness. Implemented resident care plan as part of a treatment team. Provided physical support to assist residents to perform activities of daily living. Encouraged resident independence through teaching of modified skill sets. Communicated with residents to provide social and emotional support. Monitored and documented observations of resident behavior and physical symptoms. Show less

Recreation Therapist

• Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

Provided clinical services such as assessment, group programs, individual treatment, community outings, and advocacy. Maintained Recreational Therapy documentation such as assessments, progress notes, minimum data sets, care plans, discharge summaries, and treatment notes. Attended care conferences, served as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and supervised volunteers and activity assistants. Provided clinical services such as assessment, group programs, individual treatment, community outings, and advocacy. Maintained Recreational Therapy documentation such as assessments, progress notes, minimum data sets, care plans, discharge summaries, and treatment notes. Attended care conferences, served as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and supervised volunteers and activity assistants.

Registered Behavior Technician

• Nov 2017 - May 2018

Provided in home ABA services to children with autism using a behavioral approach to increase social and self care skills. Provided in home ABA services to children with autism using a behavioral approach to increase social and self care skills.

Recreational Therapy Intern

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Assessed patients to determine leisure interests, community involvement, and level of function. Developed treatment plans for patients with stroke, TBI, limb loss, and orthopedic injury to increase function and/or adapt leisure lifestyle to current level of function. Implemented individualized treatment plans. Evaluated patient progress and revised goals as needed. Documented patient progress/regression/behavior on daily basis through narrative notes and FIM scoring. Developed and facilitated Caregiver Support Group. Show less

Therapeutic Recreation Fieldworker

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Designed programs for children and teens with visual impairments to improve independence in recreation and leisure. Facilitated activities such as icebreakers, canoeing, swimming, rock-climbing, cooking, gardening, and hiking to increase self-esteem, improve communication skills, and improve independent living skills. Developed a sensory garden and co-facilitated educational lessons within that garden. Responsible for life-guarding duties at lakefront. Designed programs for children and teens with visual impairments to improve independence in recreation and leisure. Facilitated activities such as icebreakers, canoeing, swimming, rock-climbing, cooking, gardening, and hiking to increase self-esteem, improve communication skills, and improve independent living skills. Developed a sensory garden and co-facilitated educational lessons within that garden. Responsible for life-guarding duties at lakefront.

Home Health Aide

• Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

Conducted leisure activities for client with end stage dementia to improve quality of life. Provided maximum assistance with transfers and activities of daily living. Planned, purchased, prepared, and served meals according to prescribed diet. Administered oral medications. Integrated therapeutic use of music into daily routine to promote relaxation. Implemented daily walks outside to decrease agitation. Conducted leisure activities for client with end stage dementia to improve quality of life. Provided maximum assistance with transfers and activities of daily living. Planned, purchased, prepared, and served meals according to prescribed diet. Administered oral medications. Integrated therapeutic use of music into daily routine to promote relaxation. Implemented daily walks outside to decrease agitation.

Store Manager

• Jan 2006 - May 2013

Reviewed sales reports to measure productivity and goal achievement. Achieved all development milestones and profitability goals. Determined staffing requirements and interviewed, hired, and trained new employees. Prepared work schedules and coached employees to maximize performance in customer service, revenue generation, and daily tasks. Improved employee satisfaction through implementation of programs that promoted well-being and team building skills. Creatively marketed merchandise to target population. Show less