Richele Ehardt
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Bio
Credentials
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Mental Health First Aid
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BLS Child & Adult CPR
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationNov, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Therapy Specialists, a HealthPRO Heritage Company
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Feb 2018 - Present
• Successfully evaluated and treated children ages 4 months-27 years with a variety of developmental delays. • Provided hand therapy treatment and evaluation one day per week under the supervision of a CHT. • Assisted in the integration of telehealth program for outpatient pediatric department. • Specialized in treatment of feeding difficulties, sensory processing, handwriting, and primitive motor reflex integration. • Successfully evaluated and treated children ages 4 months-27 years with a variety of developmental delays. • Provided hand therapy treatment and evaluation one day per week under the supervision of a CHT. • Assisted in the integration of telehealth program for outpatient pediatric department. • Specialized in treatment of feeding difficulties, sensory processing, handwriting, and primitive motor reflex integration.
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EBS Healthcare
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2018
• Successfully evaluated and treated children ages birth to 3 years in Early Intervention in-home setting. • Provided parent coaching and facilitated innovative treatment activities in child's natural environment. • Successfully evaluated and treated children ages birth to 3 years in Early Intervention in-home setting. • Provided parent coaching and facilitated innovative treatment activities in child's natural environment.
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SunnyDays Therapy Inc
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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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Aug 2015 - Sep 2017
• Successfully evaluated and treated children ages 4 months-22 years with diagnoses of ASD, ADHD, SPD, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorder, developmental delay, feeding issues, vision difficulties, etc. • Supervised a staff of 5 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and their patients. • Successfully evaluated and treated children ages 4 months-22 years with diagnoses of ASD, ADHD, SPD, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorder, developmental delay, feeding issues, vision difficulties, etc. • Supervised a staff of 5 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and their patients.
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SunnyDays Therapy Inc
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Level II Occupational Therapy Student
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Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
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HCR ManorCare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Level II Occuaptional Therapy Student
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
• Evaluated and treated adults and older adults with various conditions such as CVA, orthopedic surgery, cardiac surgery, dementia, chronic pain, and deconditioning in a skilled nursing setting. • Evaluated and treated adults and older adults with various conditions such as CVA, orthopedic surgery, cardiac surgery, dementia, chronic pain, and deconditioning in a skilled nursing setting.
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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Level I Occupational Therapy Student
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
• Assisted in OT treatment in adult outpatient setting working with patients with diagnoses of post-concussion/TBI, stroke, and cancer. • Gained exposure to pediatric therapy sessions with an emphasis on feeding difficulties and torticollis. • Assisted in OT treatment in adult outpatient setting working with patients with diagnoses of post-concussion/TBI, stroke, and cancer. • Gained exposure to pediatric therapy sessions with an emphasis on feeding difficulties and torticollis.
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Hearts in Motion (HIM)
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Level I Occupational Therapy Student
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
• Provided co-treatment with physical therapy students to local spanish-speaking families in various settings including schools, mobile clinics, existing therapy clinics, nutrition center/orphanage, and homes. • Assessed and treated patients with various conditions including stroke, TBI, SCI, acute and chronic pain, orthopedic injuries, amputations, low vision/blindness, developmental delay, ASD, CP, malnutrition, etc. • Provided co-treatment with physical therapy students to local spanish-speaking families in various settings including schools, mobile clinics, existing therapy clinics, nutrition center/orphanage, and homes. • Assessed and treated patients with various conditions including stroke, TBI, SCI, acute and chronic pain, orthopedic injuries, amputations, low vision/blindness, developmental delay, ASD, CP, malnutrition, etc.
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Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
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Jun 2009 - Jul 2014
• Instructed swim lessons and educated students and parents on water safety rules and emergency guidelines utilizing the Red Cross Water Safety Curriculum. • Instructed swim lessons and educated students and parents on water safety rules and emergency guidelines utilizing the Red Cross Water Safety Curriculum.
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Grand Rapids Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Level I Occupational Therapy Student
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
• Assisted in Early Intervention OT treatment in both in-home and school-based settings working with families and children, ages birth to three years, with various diagnoses including TBI, CP, and developmental delay. • Assisted in Early Intervention OT treatment in both in-home and school-based settings working with families and children, ages birth to three years, with various diagnoses including TBI, CP, and developmental delay.
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Hope College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Neighborhood Coordinator
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Jan 2012 - May 2013
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2010 - May 2013
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Education
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Grand Valley State University
Master's of Science, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
Hope College
Bachelor's Degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science