Kayla Kalbfell MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist at The Arc Erie County New York
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

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Credentials

  • Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
    National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Interprofessional Communication and Teamwork Skills: Immersive Experiences
    University at Buffalo
    Feb, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Narcan Training
    Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)
    Feb, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safesport Trained
    U.S. Center for SafeSport
    Feb, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Foundations
    University at Buffalo
    Jan, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
    Environment, Health & Safety at the University at Buffalo
    Mar, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Mandated Reporter
    New York State Office of Children and Family Service
    Mar, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • CPR (CPR)
    American Heart Association
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
    National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
    Aug, 2021
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Occupational Therapist
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      -Complete feeding guidelines for individuals in 20 group homes to ensure safety while eating-Evaluate and design treatment plans for individuals with developmental disabilities above the age of 21 to help them remain safe in their environments and gain functional skills.

    • Float Occupational Therapist
      • Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

      -Create and administer intervention plans to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities across the life span - Travel between 3 dayhab locations throughout Erie county and Maryvale and Green Acres preschool

    • United States
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • NBCOT tutor
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      -Provide 1-on-1 tutoring to individuals preparing to take the NBCOT exam-Run weekly group calls on zoom on weekly topics pertaining to occupational therapy -Create new ideas and content for the website and for future students to use as test study aids -Provide 1-on-1 tutoring to individuals preparing to take the NBCOT exam-Run weekly group calls on zoom on weekly topics pertaining to occupational therapy -Create new ideas and content for the website and for future students to use as test study aids

    • Sports Instructor
      • Dec 2020 - Sep 2021

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Fieldwork Student at McGuire Group
      • Apr 2021 - May 2021

      -Evaluated and created treatment plans for adults from the ages of 22- 65+.-Provide meaningful, occupation-based interventions in a subacute setting-Educated clients on home exercise programs so they were able to return home safely and at the prior level of function*Partial experience due to COVID* -Evaluated and created treatment plans for adults from the ages of 22- 65+.-Provide meaningful, occupation-based interventions in a subacute setting-Educated clients on home exercise programs so they were able to return home safely and at the prior level of function*Partial experience due to COVID*

    • Fieldwork Student
      • Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

      -Created treatment plans for individuals over 21 years old who have a diagnosis of a developmental disability -Educated individuals on HEPs and how to prevent contractures while at home during the COVID-19 pandemic -Created treatment plans for individuals over 21 years old who have a diagnosis of a developmental disability -Educated individuals on HEPs and how to prevent contractures while at home during the COVID-19 pandemic

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

      - Taught the importance of functional anatomy and how it affected functional status to 3rd-year occupational therapy students at the University at Buffalo- Demonstrated how to take accurate measurements using a goniometer and how to use these measurements to create functional treatment plans. Explained the importance of these measurements and how to communicate these values to clients. - Explain how to perform manual muscle testing in a safe and effective manner and how to execute proper body mechanics while completing an assessment

    • Fieldwork Student
      • Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

      -Evaluated and created treatment plans for adults from the ages of 22- 65+.-Created an in-service presentation of new assessments and tools therapy department could use to improve and track their care. -Educated clients on home exercise programs so they were able to return home safely and at the prior level of function*Partial experience due to COVID* -Evaluated and created treatment plans for adults from the ages of 22- 65+.-Created an in-service presentation of new assessments and tools therapy department could use to improve and track their care. -Educated clients on home exercise programs so they were able to return home safely and at the prior level of function*Partial experience due to COVID*

    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Counselor
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

      - Taught cooperation and collaboration skills to children ages 3-13.- Planned different activities based on the child's skill level and graded it up or down as needed. - Worked on fine and gross motor activities with supplies availble - Taught cooperation and collaboration skills to children ages 3-13.- Planned different activities based on the child's skill level and graded it up or down as needed. - Worked on fine and gross motor activities with supplies availble

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • Level 1 Fieldwork Student
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      - Assisted adults with developmental disabilities work on life skills and gain work/volunteer experiences in their community-Created a 5 session group intervention plan for the site to use about money management and IADL skills - Assisted adults with developmental disabilities work on life skills and gain work/volunteer experiences in their community-Created a 5 session group intervention plan for the site to use about money management and IADL skills

Education

  • University at Buffalo
    Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
    2016 - 2021
  • University at Buffalo
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Occupational Science
    2016 - 2021
  • Lakeland High School
    2012 - 2016

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