Ariel Willis
Hilton Head Island
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Licensed (COTA-L) with solid background in providing patient-centered care and facilitating recovery processes. Strengths include robust knowledge of therapeutic activities, good communication skills, and ability to adapt treatments according to patients' needs. Demonstrated success in enhancing patients' daily living skills through creative therapy techniques.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L
Functional Pathways
Hilton Head Island
11.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Participated in case conferences and staffings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan for future treatments.
- Coordinated transition planning from hospitalization or rehabilitation back into the community setting.
COTA-L
Enhabit Home Health
Bluffton
08.2018 - Current
- Conducted therapeutic interventions to enhance patient recovery and mobility.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques and home exercises.
- Developed treatment plans that addressed physical, cognitive, social and emotional, and safety-related issues.
- Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment.
- Promoted self-care skills by providing education on proper body mechanics and strategies for energy conservation.
COTA-L
SYNERTX/Reliant Rehabilitation
Hilton Head Island
07.2006 - 11.2024
- Conducted therapeutic interventions to enhance patient recovery and mobility.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on rehabilitation methods and tools.
- Developed treatment plans that addressed physical, cognitive, social and emotional, and safety-related issues.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Coastal Carolina Hospital
Hardeeville
07.2008 - 10.2009
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to enhance patient rehabilitation strategies.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and adaptive equipment usage.
- Monitored safety practices while assisting clients with their daily living activities.
Education
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Science in Human Service
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Hardeeville, SC06-2005
Skills
- Knowledgeable in SI, TBI's and CVA's
- Efficient in written, oral, and computer communication
- Adept in Meditech/link, Casamba, Net Health and Verity
- Adaptive equipment
Timeline
COTA-L
Functional Pathways
11.2024 - Current
COTA-L
Enhabit Home Health
08.2018 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Coastal Carolina Hospital
07.2008 - 10.2009
COTA-L
SYNERTX/Reliant Rehabilitation
07.2006 - 11.2024
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Science in Human Service
University of South Carolina Beaufort