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Facilitate sensory integration, neuromuscular rehabilitation, leisure participation and therapeutic life skills through occupation-based assessment and the implementation of therapeutic activities for adults with varying levels of IDD within an intermediate care facility as part of Merakey Allegheny Valley School.

Conducted needs assessments to identify service gaps for young adults transitioning to adulthood.Developed an evidence-based, needs-driven day program curriculum by synthesizing and applying knowledge of transition-age young adults with disabilities.Spearheaded initial program development for a young adult day program, including program objectives and outcomes, program curriculum, staff protocol, and program budget.Utilized the PDSA method for quality assurance throughout the duration of the quality improvement project.

Evaluated residents within local communities, assisted living facilities and independent living facilities for occupational deficits and safety concerns in their typical environments.Developed and implemented client-centered intervention plans to address safety and independence with clients in their home environments.Performed home evaluations and environment modifications in St. Barnabas living facilities and private residences.Common diagnoses: cognitive impairment, hip fracture, edema, chronic pain, and history of falls.

Planned and implemented biomechanical interventions with orthopedic and hand therapy clients.Analyzed neurologic clients' baseline functional and cognitive status to provide client-centered neurorehabilitation interventions.Observed upper extremity orthopedic surgeries at UPMC Montefiore Hospital (Pittsburgh, PA).Common diagnoses: upper extremity fractures, tendon repairs, arthritis, chronic and acute pain, tendonitis, and cognitive impairment.

Facilitated community exploration and participation during facility field trips to museums.Encouraged social participation and leisure exploration through client-centered group activities with day program clients and long term residents.Majority of clients worked with were 65 years and older.

Developed educational and leisure groups and activities for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.Utilized a person-centered approach to ensure program activities were accessible to all participants.Encouraged self-awareness and social participation for individuals in the day program.Majority of clients worked with were 30-60 years old.

Performed account reconciliation and tax preparation utilizing QuickBooks software.Maintained filling, completed data entry tasks and was responsible for procurement of office supplies and materials.

Conducted occupational therapy evaluations and interventions with patients in acute care and intensive care.Majority of patients treated were 65 years and older.

Participated in outpatient occupational therapy evaluation and treatment sessions including sensory integration, feeding, self-management strategies, handwriting, and body awareness.Majority of patients treated were 12 months -14 years old.

Directed group intervention sessions for public elementary school students with a focus on direction following, teamwork, self-management, and adaptive behaviors.Majority of students were 6-9 years old.

Performed administrative duties such as maintaining daily clinic logs, patient registration and scheduling.Aided physical and occupational therapy clients with therapeutic activities and therapeutic exercises.Floated to 15 outpatient clinics in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.

Performed filing, data entry and social media development tasks.Managed on-campus deliveries and errands for the University Marketing and Communications Department.

Assembled occupational therapy "tool kits" for school-based occupational therapy clinicians.Maintained client charts including documentation reconciliation and chart preparation.Observed occupational therapy clinicians in school, outpatient, and early intervention settings.

Assisted occupational therapy aide to instruct occupational therapy clients on therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and skills training.Maintained a safe and clean clinic environment.Monitored inventory of clinic supplies and materials.

Performed timely and accurate completion of guest transactions.Responsible for fitting room supervision and maintaining a tidy environment.Directed store phone calls to appropriate departments.Assisted with maintenance of clothing departments including ensuring products were in stock and displayed neatly.