Christie Polk
Pollock,LA
Summary
Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with background in inpatient and outpatient settings. Experienced with geriatric populations including patients with dementia and pediatrics including children with autism. Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Family Solutions Counseling Center
Ruston, LA
02.2022 - Current
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Legacy Outpatient Rehabilitation
Ruston, LA
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in rehabilitation hospital settings.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Summit Health And Rehabilitation
West Monroe, LA
09.2013 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in [Type] settings.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA12.2012
Skills
- Recreational Activities
- Stretching Exercises
- Reading Comprehension
- Home Exercise Programs
- Creative Solutions
- Coordination and Balance
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Emotional Support
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Additional Information
The purpose of the employment time gap between 2018 and 2022 is due to pregnancy complications and, later, the decision to be a stay at home mother until my youngest child was ready for school.
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Family Solutions Counseling Center
02.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Legacy Outpatient Rehabilitation
09.2013 - 01.2018
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Summit Health And Rehabilitation
09.2013 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
University of Louisiana At Monroe
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