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Lorraine Bennett

Effingham

Summary

Dynamic and experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with extensive experience with sensory integration, and rehabilitation among a wide variety of settings from pediatrics to geriatrics. From hospitals, rehab centers, skilled nursing facilities to school settings, I am a collaborator and team player who takes excellent directions but does not need and prefers not to be micromanaged. Very good communication and leadership skills both written and oral. Committed to patient-centered care and continuous professional development, ensuring high-quality rehabilitation services. Sensitive to family dynamics and has professional development skills and experiences that augments the therapy setting.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Mims Therapy
08.1999 - Current
  • Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapist to Implement treatment plans for pediatric population with developmental delays, sensory needs, autism, and providing necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Provide inservices as needed to staff, and parents regarding behavioral, sensory, and functional needs of diverse population of children from 3 years to 11 years with Interdisciplinary approach.
  • Developed unique writing program that has been used in pilot study program using color progression for dyslexic children and individuals with visual perceptual impairment.
  • Experience in acute, sub-acute and rehab settings with adults needing rehabilitation with strength, ADL's, self-feeding, and grooming.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Genesis Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced patient rehabilitation progress by implementing personalized treatment plans under supervision of occupational therapists.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

HealthSouth Rehabilitation
06.1995 - 06.1997
  • Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
  • Provided Aquatic therapy for patients that qualified for this specialized therapy
  • Facilitated Stroke Rehabilitation groups teaching self-range of motion exercises, and safety education.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
06-1995

Skills

  • Fall prevention strategies
  • Fine motor skills development
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Stroke recovery assistance
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Cognitive retraining
  • Geriatric rehabilitation
  • Handwriting improvement
  • Autism spectrum
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient-centered care

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Genesis Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 01.2020

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Mims Therapy
08.1999 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

HealthSouth Rehabilitation
06.1995 - 06.1997

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Trident Technical College

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