Objective

Apply my education, experience, and skills in Occupational Therapy to provide quality therapy for my clients and reliable service to my employer.

Credentials

Licensed as a COTA/L in the State of Connecticut, and nationally certified by the NBCOT

Experience Summary

I have worked with clients of all ages in both sub-acute rehab settings and school systems. I have worked with: adults to reach their highest level of independence with ADLs and IADLs through retraining, therapeutic activities, exercise, adaptive equipment, and modalities; clients with developmental disabilities to improve their life-skills using therapeutic activities, assistive technology and adaptive equipment; and school children grades pre-K through high school to improve their classroom skills and reach their IEP goals.

I have 22 years of experience working with my daughter (who is legally blind, has cerebral palsy, complex partial seizure disorder, autistic behaviors and mental retardation) to improve her participation in self-feeding, bathing, dressing, and leisure activities. I also have 20 years of experience with computer technology, with a special interest in assistive technology.

Employment

COTA/L - AllStar Therapy, 21 Waterville Road, Avon, CT.
Allstar Healthcare, Broadway, Colchester. CT 12/09 – current
• ADL retraining and IADL skill development
• Evaluate client needs and teach the safe use of adaptive equipment
• Apply modalities for pain management, contracture reduction, and strength
• Develop and teach functional maintenance programs

COTA/L – Cumberland Therapy, 9140 Arrowpoint Boulevard, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC
Griswold/Canterbury schools, Jewitt City, CT. 9/09 – 10/09 (temporary position)
• Engage students in therapeutic activities to improve classroom skills and reach IEP goals

COTA/L - Kindred Healthcare (Peoplefirst)
Kindred Crossings West, 89 Viet Street, New London, CT. 01/08 – 6/09
Aaron Manor, 3 South Wig Hill Road, Chester, CT 01/08 – 12/08
• ADL retraining and IADL skill development
• Evaluate client needs and teach the safe use of adaptive equipment
• Apply modalities for pain management, contracture reduction, and strength
• Develop and teach functional maintenance programs

COTA/L - Futures Healthcore, 136 William Street, Springfield, MA.
Ct. State Dept of Developmental Services, Uncas on Thames, Norwich, CT 6/06 – 5/09
• Engage clients in therapeutic activities to improve range of motion and reduce contractures
• Implement adaptive equipment and assistive technology to improve client participation
• Evaluate and implement adaptive devices and sensory room equipment
• In-service caregivers at group homes and day programs

COTA/L - Chestelm, 534 Town Street, Moodus, CT. 6/07 – 12/07
• ADL retraining and IADL skill development
• Perform home evaluations in preparation for discharges
• Evaluate client needs and teach the safe use of adaptive equipment
• Develop and teach functional maintenance programs

COTA/L - AllStar Therapy, 21 Waterville Road, Avon, CT.
Ridgeview Healthcare, 156 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT
Elm Hill Nursing Center, 45 Elm Street, Rocky Hill. CT 6/06 – 4/07
• ADL retraining and IADL skill development
• Evaluate client needs and teach the safe use of adaptive equipment
• Develop and teach functional maintenance programs

Team Leader (PC technical support) - Pfizer, Inc., Groton, CT. 11/97 – 7/03
• Support scientists and administration with PC-based technologies
• Manage a team of PC support technicians

Information Technology Manager, Dutch Point C.U., Wethersfield, CT. 11/83 – 9/97
• Provide technology support to company employees
• Develop and manage computer systems and network
• Manage and train a team of technology support staff

Fieldwork Experience

Saint Joseph’s Living Center, Windham, CT., winter of 2006
Hartford Public Schools, Hartford, CT., fall of 2005

Volunteer work

NEAT Marketplace, Hartford, CT., summer of 2005
• Demonstrate assistive technology to teachers, therapists and clients
• Develop a resource guide for assistive technology funding

Webmaster of http://familyfunabilities.com, 1997 – present
• Develop a resource for families with special needs and disabilities

Education

Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT., 2004 - 2006
Occupational Therapy Assistant, GPA 3.97, A.S. degree,

Bay Path College, East Longmeadow, MA., Fall of 2003
Occupational Therapy, Masters Degree program started

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT., 1980
Political Science - Psychology and C.S. concentrations, GPA 3.57, B.A. degree,

Professional Affiliations

AOTA and ConnOTA membership