Katherine Danella, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist at SmallTalk Speech and Occupational Therapy- Claim this Profile
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French Elementary proficiency
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American Sign Language Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Right Response: Crisis De-escalation and Safety Training Program
Full Life CareMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Instructor
Kaiser PermanenteApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance Instrutor
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better BalanceOct, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SmallTalk Speech and Occupational Therapy
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Sep 2022 - Present
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International Rescue Committee
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Student
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Interned as capstone student with the University of Utah Refugee and Immigration Resettlement Fieldwork Program. I served refugee clients referred from the International Rescue Committee and Utah Health and Human Rights. I gained advanced clinical skills in refugee occupational health and developed a trauma-informed care video training and manual for future level II OT fieldwork students. Interned as capstone student with the University of Utah Refugee and Immigration Resettlement Fieldwork Program. I served refugee clients referred from the International Rescue Committee and Utah Health and Human Rights. I gained advanced clinical skills in refugee occupational health and developed a trauma-informed care video training and manual for future level II OT fieldwork students.
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Ability Innovations
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Level IIb Fieldwork Study in Occupational Therapy
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Outpatient Pediatrics Clinic Outpatient Pediatrics Clinic
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Level IIa Fieldwork Student in Occupational Therapy
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Skilled Nursing Facility Setting Skilled Nursing Facility Setting
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Graduate Assistant for OTD 711 Human Anatomy
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions for year 1 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students during their course OTD 711 Human Anatomy.Create practice quizzes and practicals for OTD students Provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions for year 1 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students during their course OTD 711 Human Anatomy.Create practice quizzes and practicals for OTD students
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Behavior Coach and Director of Social Skill Development (Hampton Roads)
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
• Provide in-home Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with Autism, currently serving 3 clients. • Teach behavior management skills, language acquisition, fine and gross motor skills, social skill techniques, activities of daily living, and play skills.• Strategize and develop program materials related to the client’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP). • Conduct annual Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS-R).• Collect data and create detailed therapy notes after daily sessions.• Create spring break and summer camps for the clients and their families to expand on existing social skills and ISP targets.
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Washington Service Corps
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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AmeriCorps Member at Full Life Care
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Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
I am served as a Fall Safety Training Specialist.Planned and conducted quarterly outreach presentations on fall prevention and home safety to low-income adults at Full Life Behavioral Health Wellness Studio and Adult Day Health Center, and at the Wallingford Senior Center.Visited client homes to conduct home safety assessments in conjuction with home care services.Provided wellness education (Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance) classes to Seattle Housing Authority low income public housing and senior housing buildings.Coordinated with Seattle Housing Authority Community Outreach Builders to establish wellness education programs within five buildings.Provided in-home fall prevention training to home care clients and their caregiversEngaged and collaborated with nursing student volunteers from the University of Washington in their community health class.Conducted follow up phone calls and visits.Participated in training for various programs relevant to this position (social justice, dementia, elder abuse, facilitation, etc.)
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Education
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Wingate University
Clinical Doctorate, Occupational Therapy -
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Sciences/Pre-Occupational Therapy -
Great Bridge High School
Advanced Diploma, 3.8 GPA