Caring [Job Title] with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with [Number] years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Observed the Beery VMI assessment, scored the Sensory Profile 2, and reviewed the DAY-C assessment to understand its use and content.
- Goal Setting and Intervention: Identified primary impairments from assessments and developed individualised SMART goals and intervention activities, including sensory integration, motor skill development, fine motor, VMI, Core, UL strength
- Implementation and Documentation: Conducted therapeutic activities to address impairments and documented session details and progress, regularly reviewing and adjusting as needed.
- Family and Colleague Collaboration: Provided family feedback on session outcomes and communicated with other multidisciplinary team members about session findings, asking questions as needed.
- Professional Development: Engaged in supervision, team meetings, and applied feedback to enhance practice.
- Assessments and Analysis: Conducted FROP-Com, Waterlow, functional assessments, and initial interviews; observed MoCA; evaluated high-cost equipment (hospital beds, recliner chairs). Identified primary impairments in ADLs, IADLs, cognition, physical, and psychosocial needs.
- Reports and Documentation: Prepared reports justifying high-cost equipment and home modifications; documented assessment findings, progress notes, and outcomes; adjusted goals and activities as needed.
- Interventions and Goal Setting: Developed individualised SMART goals and interventions based on impairments, including equipment prescriptions and home modifications.
- Planning and Collaboration: Used OT Draw software for detailed home modification plans; collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care and rehabilitation.
- Education and Support: Educated patients and families on goals, interventions, and home modifications.
- Assessment and Intervention: Observational play based assessments are used to evaluate developmental milestones, sensory processing, and motor skills; planned and delivered therapy sessions to address delays and improve sensory, fine, and gross motor skills.
- Activity Planning and Collaboration: Designed engaging activities to support developmental goals and worked with educators to promote inclusion and address children's needs in the childcare setting.
- Professional Development and Resource Creation: Participated in supervision and professional development to enhance clinical skills; developed a sensory resource kit with tactile, movement, olfactory, music, taste, and visual elements to support sensory engagement.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Observed functional assessments like ACE and MoCA and conducted initial interviews to assess home environment, cognitive function, functional abilities, and daily living needs.
- Rehabilitation Planning and Interventions: Collaborated with my supervisor to develop rehabilitation plans that promote independence and quality of life; implemented cognitive and upper limb interventions to improve range of motion and strengthen neural connections.
- Documentation and Teamwork: Documented assessments, interventions, and patient progress; collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Patient Education: Assisted in educating patients and their families on strategies to support recovery and adapt to post-stroke changes.
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