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Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a compassionate approach to those strugglling with life’s basic activities.Detail orientated, flexible and creative in interpersonal relationships to help achieve patient’s goals.Particularly good at dealling with children with developmental disabilities.
- Monitor and record patient’s progress
- Thorough knowledge of insurance billling
- Positive physician and therapist relationships
- Empathetic approach
- Interpersonal skills
- Physical strength
September 2009 to July 2014 Walton Health Care Agency, Houston TX Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Worked under the supervision of occupational therapist providing therapy to help patients develop and improve daily living and working skills.
- Recorded progress of patients.
- Worked with children with developmental disabilities in activities to promote socialisation and physical coordination.
- Helped patients with stretches and other exercise as directed by the occupational therapist.
- Taught energy conservation and joint protection techniques.
January 2005 to August 2009 Jackson Rehabilitation Center, Austin TX Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Followed individual treatment plans, monitored patient activities to ensure correct performance and provided encouragement.
- Documented billling of health insurance provider.
- Instructed patients in the proper method of moving from a bed in a wheelchair.
- Worked evenings and weekends to accommodate patients’ schedules.
June 2004 to December 2004 Tall Oaks Nursing Home, Dallas TX Degree Programme Field Work
- Worked with nursing home residents with various diseases, like ParkinsonÂ’s Disease. Taught them to use special devices to make daily living easier.
- Performed clerical tasks including schedulling.
2006 National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant2005 Blackstone University, Dallas England Associate Degree, Occupational Therapy Assisting