Scardy Adam
Villa Rica
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with hands-on skills and education proving to be a valuable asset to geriatric rehabilitation facilities. Have the knowledge of principles, methods, treatment and rehabilitation in the fields of physical and mental diagnoses, and guidance through assisting the therapist in treating clients for a more functional life. Ability to plan, organize and conduct occupational therapy under the supervising Occupational Therapist in hospitals, clinics, and institutional settings, to help clients who have impairments due to illness, injury, psychological or developmental deficits.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA/L, CDP
Modesto Post Acute Center
02.2021 - Current
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Established positive rapport with patients.
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Tested and measured patients’ strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity.
- Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Experienced in upgrading and downgrading goals/POC under the supervision of an OTR.
COTA/L, CDP
Garden City Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Experienced in upgrading and downgrading goals/POC under the supervision of an OTR
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
COTA/L, CDP
Riverview Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Established positive rapport with patients.
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Tested and measured patients’ strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity.
- Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Experienced in upgrading and downgrading goals/POC under the supervision of an OTR.
COTA/L, CDP
Hylond Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Experienced in upgrading and downgrading goals/POC under the supervision of an OTR.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Trine University
Angola, IN2018
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Brown Mackie College Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN2009
Skills
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Patient-focused therapy
- Focused on consistent
- Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
- Broad understanding of Neurology
- Compliance training
- Experienced in CASAMBA documentation
- Quality care
- Broad cardiopulmonary knowledge
- Dysarthria familiarity
- Community Health
- Patient Care
- Intervention planning
- Experienced in Rehab Optima documentation
Certification
- CPR/First Aide Certified
- HHA Certified
- NBCOT Certified
- COTA/L Certified
- CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner)
Timeline
COTA/L, CDP
Riverview Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 05.2023
COTA/L, CDP
Modesto Post Acute Center
02.2021 - Current
COTA/L, CDP
Hylond Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 02.2023
COTA/L, CDP
Garden City Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Trine University
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Brown Mackie College Fort Wayne
- CPR/First Aide Certified
- HHA Certified
- NBCOT Certified
- COTA/L Certified
- CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner)
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