Ashley Amarante Email & Phone Number

Shelton, CT

Middlesex Health Physical Rehabilitation Center - Essex, CT

• Utilized PAMs, BTE machine, and graded home exercise programs
• Assisted in splint fabrication in collaboration with CHT
• Provided manual soft tissue, scar, and joint mobilizations based on stages of recovery
• Created functional goals, reassessed progress toward goals & discussed rationale for discharge

Jefferson House - Newington, CT

• Assessed patient, caregiver, and environmental supports and barriers to inform plan of care
• Provided interventions to improve safety and independence in ADLs and IADLs
• Educated patients on medical and safety precautions to ensure adherence during therapy sessions
• Collaborated with health care team and patient/caregiver to ensure safe discharge

Hamden, CT

• Organized and executed weekly “Wellness Wednesday" tabling events to provide useful information and discussion of health and wellness topics to students
• Created materials and activities appropriate for students and applicable to life roles, contexts, and experiences of college students

Weatogue, Connecticut, United States

• Engaged transition-age clients in life skills training, developed & facilitated group and individual intervention sessions addressing client goals
• Graded activities for differing physical and cognitive abilities to support each client's ability to participate in appropriate activities with peers.
• Promoted mental health for the client population through therapeutic use of self and meaningful discussions about relationships and life skills.

Hamden, CT

• Provided a friendly and welcoming presence to visitors and nursing home residents and staff.
• Directed phone calls, packages, and visitors as necessary
• Assisted residents with technical and administrative tasks.
• Served food to residents requiring additional assistance due to limitations in mobility.

Hamden, CT

• Engaged members in meaningful recreation activities and conversations, which involved grading activities and communication based on each member's abilities to support participation
• Worked closely with nursing staff to report any medical concerns or changes noted in members as well as providing technical support during an EMR system change.
• Supported the needs of the director for business advancement and assisted with general administrative, meal service, and cleaning duties as needed

Master'S Degree, Occupational Therapy

Bachelor'S Degree, Health Science

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, QU Snow, Students for Environmental Action

High School Diploma