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Shannon Richardson

Aiken

Summary

Hardworking certified occupational therapy assistant bringing several years of experience supporting patients. Skilled at effectively and efficiently delivering rehabilitation services and tracking progress. Expert in occupational therapy software and techniques.

Diligent in developing customized therapeutic plans to meet individual patient needs. Knowledgeable about techniques to improve home, educational, and work lives of patients of all ages. .

Talented occupational therapy professional proficient in basic living support, educational assistance and sensory issues. Resourceful, diligent and organized individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strengths include conducting assessments and progress evaluations, educating patients and families, and completing documentation. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant offers strong understanding of medical terminology and personal assessments.

Compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, highly productive and efficient in task completion. Specialized skills include adaptive techniques for daily living activities, sensory integration strategies, and patient education on assistive devices. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with comprehensive background in providing quality care to patients of diverse ages, conditions and cultures. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to adapt therapy techniques based on patient needs and effective communication with both patients and healthcare teams. Previous roles demonstrate significant impact through improved patient quality of life and successful team collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Anchor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Aiken
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance independence.
  • Implemented therapy plans under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists.
  • Documented patient progress and reported findings to healthcare team members.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhabit Home Healthcare
Aiken
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance independence.
  • Implemented therapy plans under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists.
  • Documented patient progress and reported findings to healthcare team members.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aiken Rehabilitation
Aiken
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance independence.
  • Implemented therapy plans under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists.
  • Documented patient progress and reported findings to healthcare team members.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aiken Regional Medical centers
Aiken
11.2017 - 04.2023
  • Assisted therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Conducted therapy sessions to enhance patients' daily living skills.
  • Documented patient progress and reported findings to the occupational therapist.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

South University
Columbia , SC
12.2015 - 06.2017

Aiken High School
Aiken, SC

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Occupational therapy techniques

Certification

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • BLS Basic Life Support
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Phlebotomy Certified
  • EKG Certified
  • FEMA Certified

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Anchor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2023 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Enhabit Home Healthcare
04.2023 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aiken Rehabilitation
08.2022 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aiken Regional Medical centers
11.2017 - 04.2023

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

South University
12.2015 - 06.2017

Aiken High School
Shannon Richardson