Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Nov 2021 - Present

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

I provide vocational rehabilitation therapy to patients who reside at Mendota Mental Health Institute through supervised work opportunities and work education group therapy sessions. I provide vocational rehabilitation therapy to patients who reside at Mendota Mental Health Institute through supervised work opportunities and work education group therapy sessions.

PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Jun 2020 - Oct 2021

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

Covered a maternity leave during which I managed a therapist’s case load. Treated patients according to the plan of care and goals set by the Occupational Therapist. Provided education to parents and caregivers about home exercise programs and regulation skills to use outside of the therapy environment. Developed activities to engage children in participating in therapeutic tasks to encourage progress towards their listed goals. Collected information from parents regarding functional outcomes in the home and school environment, adapting and grading therapy activities as necessary. Show less

Caregiver

• May 2019 - Dec 2020

Provide cares to clients including, but not limited to feeding, toileting, and activities of daily living. Encourage independence in daily activities. Provide opportunities to engage in various leisure activities. Maintain a safe and stimulating environment. Communicate pertinent information with client caregivers and ensure satisfaction with their care. Provide cares to clients including, but not limited to feeding, toileting, and activities of daily living. Encourage independence in daily activities. Provide opportunities to engage in various leisure activities. Maintain a safe and stimulating environment. Communicate pertinent information with client caregivers and ensure satisfaction with their care.

Student Independent Living Coordinator

• Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

Assisted individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible by implementing the 5 core services required of an independent living center, including advocacy, peer support, community education, independent living skills training, and information and referral. Assisted consumers in choosing assistive technology to increase independence. Completed home visits to set up assistive technology and troubleshoot any problems a consumer may have had in their home that was related to their disability. Implemented curriculums focusing on job readiness, relationships and boundaries, and self-advocact to individuals chosen by the Department of Vocational Rehab. Attended meetings with various community committees including County Committees on Transition, CESA, and Special Needs Housing to discuss current problems, come up with solutions, and discuss community projects. Coordinated with consumers regarding 1 on 1 meetings and borrowing of equipment from the lend closet. Show less

Student Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

Managed an OTA caseload including treatment planning, intervention, and discharge planning while following the evaluation and goals written by the OTR. Implemented client-centered and evidence-based treatment in order to facilitate the return to patient's prior level of function. Assessed patient's condition and made recommendations regarding post-hospital placement based on patient safety, insight to condition, and home set-up. Worked with patients with a variety of conditions, including total hip and total knee arthroplasty, cancer, CVA, cardiac conditions, respiratory failure, dementia, various mental health conditions, failure to thrive, and general deconditioning. Demonstrated skill in ADL rehabilitation, strengthening and conditioning, work simplification and energy conservation, and recommendations for home modifications and adaptive equipment. Show less

Patient Service Representative - Float Staff

• Aug 2017 - May 2019

Demonstrated and provided excellent customer services for patients who utilize Ascension clinics. Confirmed patient information up on arrival in order to ensure accurate registration in regards to name, address, and insurance information. Educated patients about their specific insurance policies and related expenses. Floated to various clinic locations and learned each location's unique processes. Demonstrated and provided excellent customer services for patients who utilize Ascension clinics. Confirmed patient information up on arrival in order to ensure accurate registration in regards to name, address, and insurance information. Educated patients about their specific insurance policies and related expenses. Floated to various clinic locations and learned each location's unique processes.

Developmental Trainee, Autism Day Treatment

• May 2016 - Dec 2016

Worked one-on-one with a child in an Autism Day Treatment program, providing support to encourage participation in small group therapeutic activities. Implemented and tracked progress on children's client-centered goals set by OT, PT, SLP, and Mental Health Practitioners. Provided assistance with activities of daily living. Communicated progress and daily behavior with caregivers and/or guardians. Worked with team members to develop lesson plans that were stimulating and encouraged progress towards meeting goals. Adapted activities to be graded up or down in difficulty as needed for each child. Show less

Respite Coordinator, Lead Child Care Teacher, & Caregiver

• May 2014 - Aug 2015

Communicated with client families to ensure expectations about client care were being met. Supervised respite employees including scheduling, performance follow-ups, and training of policies and procedures. Created meal plans with healthy food options and variety on a weekly basis. Planned developmentally appropriate activities such as arts and crafts and outings in the community. Designed and implemented care plans that were client-centered, developmentally appropriate, and encouraged independence. Show less

Community Advisor

• Sep 2013 - May 2015

Collaborated with a team of 12 to ensure a safe and positive learning environment in a first-yer building of 500 students. Fostered a sense of community among 40 co-ed residents by coordinating events and encouraging community involvement. Coached residents to find solutions and resources to resolve their problems and concerns. Responded effectively and promptly to emergency and crisis situations including delegating roles and ensuring resident safety. Collaborated with a team of 12 to ensure a safe and positive learning environment in a first-yer building of 500 students. Fostered a sense of community among 40 co-ed residents by coordinating events and encouraging community involvement. Coached residents to find solutions and resources to resolve their problems and concerns. Responded effectively and promptly to emergency and crisis situations including delegating roles and ensuring resident safety.