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Mokena, Il, Us

Mokena, Il, Us

Kankakee, Illinois, United States

Start 6/5/2022OVERVIEW: -Provide quality and compassionate care in a secure setting at a long-term, short term, memory care and mental health facility.-Selected and graded treatments to help clients obtain functional independence.-Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.-Assisted patients with physical movements to restore function, lessen pain and disability.Instructed and provided education to patient's families regarding basic living skills, care, use of adaptive equipment and the development of home programs.-Communicated with other health professional disciplines.-Evaluated daily living skills/capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally impaired patients.-Observed and compile reports on patient progress, attitudes, behaviors, maintain information in patient records.-Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces, and other equipment.-Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

OVERVIEW: -Ensure follow through of federal, state, and professional regulations and ensuring adherence to evidence-based care delivery.-Standards and regulatory compliance. Maintaining efficient and effective operations in the therapy department.-Provide oversight and direction of the rehab department and the staff in adherence to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.-Engage in positive patient care, complete daily patient care, progress, and discharge notes in a timely manner while ensuring therapist provide the same level of care.-Oversee current patients’ schedules to ensure care completion.-Coordinate staffing to ensure timely response to screen requests and evaluations seven days a week.-Ensure documentation is completed on timely manner for entire therapy team. Full understanding of all clinical documentation, all disciplines.-Monitor the standard of clinical services delivered to ensure clinical management of the rehab department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization and patient identification and needs.-Responsible for the hiring, orientation, development and support of all staff and PRN. -Direct and supervise therapy operations. Implementing therapists are adjusting work practices according to company policy and best practices and supporting their professional growth.-Collaborate with Operations, Compliance and Clinical to identify opportunities for improvement.-Manage relationship with facility team, and ensure timely communication is provided.-Provide reports and develops and executes programs appropriate for the patient population.-Facilitate the Net Health’s management and reporting capabilities.-Direct weekly therapy team meetings to ensure great communication and care provided.

United States

Elgin, Illinois, Saint Charles

Same as Symbria/Alliance Rehab

Illinois, United States

OVERVIEW: -Provide quality and compassionate care in a secure setting at a long-term, short term, memory care and mental health facility.-Selected and graded treatments to help clients obtain functional independence.-Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.-Assisted patients with physical movements to restore function, lessen pain and disability.Instructed and provided education to patient's families regarding basic living skills, care, use of adaptive equipment and the development of home programs.-Communicated with other health professional disciplines.-Evaluated daily living skills/capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally impaired patients.-Observed and compile reports on patient progress, attitudes, behaviors, maintain information in patient records.-Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces, and other equipment.-Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Elgin, Il, Saint Charles Il

OVERVIEW:-Provide quality and compassionate care in a secure setting at a long-term, short term, memory care facility.-Position description the same as Select Rehabilitation

Sycamore & Genoa School District

OVERVIEW: -Provide quality and compassionate care to students from the age of 3 years old to the age of 20 at their school.-Collaborated with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance, strengths and needs through educational program planning, and service delivery.-Thorough knowledge of Power IEp as well as Service Tracker.-Promoted independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.-Provided observation through problem solving and advisement on positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.-Consulted and assist classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.-Discussed and exchange information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.-Utilized task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team regarding feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.-Collaborated with colleagues and parents to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.-Assisted occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.-Formulated new goals based on data analysis.

Level I experiences:LASECC – Transitional Program/High School | Varying DisabilitiesClearbrook – Day Program | Developmental Disabilities PACTT – Day School | Autism & Developmental DisabilitiesLevel II experiences:DeKalb County Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterSASED – SchoolHighlights of accomplishments during fieldwork experiences:- Created a social story based on the student whom I had been working with to assist with school day.- Taught Curriculum Zone of Regulation to five different schools from elementary to high school.- Entrusted with research, design and equipment set up of pre-school’s first sensory area. - Tasked with writing a successful IEP and 3 year evaluation of a student I worked with- Involved with data collection & analysis (SASED 1st school to implement.)

Associate’S Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Core Competencies In Science For Admission Into Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Bachelor’S Degree, Management