Jennifer Green

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: jennifer.green@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: jennifergreen-cota

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, proficient in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans to enhance patient independence and quality of life. Successfully guided over 200 patients, including children with developmental delays and seniors recovering from strokes, through therapeutic interventions, consistently achieving measurable progress in ADLs and fine motor skills.

Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting thorough patient assessments, and adapting therapeutic environments to maximize functional outcomes. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development in occupational therapy.

Experience

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Maple Leaf Rehabilitation Centre -- Toronto, Canada

Mar 2019 – present

• Provided direct occupational therapy services to a diverse caseload of 30+ patients weekly, focusing on neurological rehabilitation and orthopedic recovery.

• Developed and implemented customized treatment programs, including therapeutic exercises, activities of daily living (ADL) training, and adaptive equipment recommendations, resulting in an average 25% improvement in patient functional independence scores.

• Educated patients and their families on home exercise programs and adaptive strategies, reducing readmission rates by 15% through improved self-management.

• Documented patient progress, treatment plans, and discharge summaries accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Intern, Children's Health Centre of Toronto -- Toronto, Canada

Jan 2018 – Aug 2018

• Assisted OTs in delivering therapy to pediatric patients with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and sensory processing difficulties.

• Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on social skills development and fine motor coordination for children aged 3-12.

• Prepared therapy materials and maintained a safe and engaging therapeutic environment for young patients.

• Observed and participated in initial evaluations and re-evaluations, gaining foundational knowledge in pediatric assessment techniques.

Education

George Brown College, Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2016 – Aug 2018

Skills

Therapeutic Interventions: ADL Training, IADL Training, Fine Motor Skills Development, Gross Motor Coordination, Sensory Integration, Neurological Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Adaptive Equipment Training, Splinting

Patient Care & Assessment: Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Goal Setting, Progress Monitoring, Patient Education, Family Education, Discharge Planning, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Patient Advocacy, Therapeutic Communication

Clinical Skills: Clinical Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, HIPAA Compliance, Infection Control, Risk Management, Crisis Intervention, Evidence-Based Practice, Activity Analysis

Software & Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Cerner, EPIC (basic), Therapy Documentation Software