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Rebecca Casey

North Dighton

Summary

Dynamic Occupational Therapy Assistant with a proven track record at Kent County Community School, enhancing fine motor skills and sensory integration through tailored interventions. Skilled in clinical team collaboration and effective communication, I fostered strong student relationships, ensuring progress and engagement in therapy. Certified in CPR/AED.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Kent County Community School
08.2016 - 06.2023
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for students.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discus student goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
  • Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual student.
  • Efficiently managed time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
  • Enhanced student progress by providing one-on-one assistance during therapy sessions.
  • Ensured a safe therapeutic environment through proper equipment maintenance and attention to infection control protocols.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual students.
  • Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward students and treatment programs.

Paraprofessional

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District
10.2004 - 06.2014
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI
06-2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH
06-1985

Skills

  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Activity analysis
  • Fine motor skills
  • Clinical team collaboration
  • Pediatric therapy
  • Strength training
  • Sensory integration
  • Documentation skills
  • Intervention planning
  • Treatment implementation
  • Progress assessments/monitoring/evaluations
  • SOAP notes expertise/electronic documentation
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Kent County Community School
08.2016 - 06.2023

Paraprofessional

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District
10.2004 - 06.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

New England Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Plymouth State University
Rebecca Casey