Occupational Therapy Assistant

Niyati Patel, COTA

*** ******* ***, *** * ~ Lodi, NJ 0764

C: 714-***-**** E: ******.*********@*****.***

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (Trilingual English, Hindi and Gujarati)

To obtain an entry level position as a COTA/L that will challenge me and help develop my skills as a COTA/L.

PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION:

NBCOT-The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland

COTA, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant November 2019 NJ License, TX License

EDUCATION:

Eastwick College, Ramsey, NJ

Graduate, AAS, Associate in Applied Science Degree

Major: OTA, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 07/17-04/19

HONORS: 08/21/18- Eastwick College- Honor Society Dean’s List

Significant coursework included:

Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Principles of Occupational Therapy II/Pediatrics

Principles of Occupational Therapy II/Mental Health

Medical Conditions

Human Movement for Occupation

Service Management Skills

Assistive Technology, Modalities, and Splinting

Occupational Performance I

Occupational Performance II

Occupational Therapy Practice

Advanced OTA Practice Skills

Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA 01/12-06/14

Graduate, AA, Associate in Speech Language Pathology Assistant

University of California, Irvine, CA 01/09-12/11

Graduate, BA, Bachelor in Psychology Social Behavior, earned 100 credits

FIELD WORK - LEVEL II

On-site training at various facilities under supervision of Staff Occupational Therapists and instructors

Bronx Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bronx, NY (10/29/18-12/21/18)

Treat patients using therapeutic and self-care activities to improve function under supervision of OTR

Document patients’ weekly progress in appropriate records

Maintain treatment areas, equipment and supply inventory

Sensory Playground Therapy, Englishtown, NJ (01/29/19-03/23/19)

Implement occupational therapy services for a pediatric population developed by OTR

Administer individual assessments of fine motor, oral motor development, sensory integration and consult with other staff and child’s caregivers

Work with family members and caregivers to help children reach potential and incorporate strategies in daily routines

FIELD WORK – LEVEL I

Holsman Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Kearny, NJ 01/29/18-03/07/18

Organized therapy area for clients and observed the OT therapist during the session

Prepared hot and cold packs for clients and timed clients during exercises

Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, NJ 05/03/18-06/21/18

Set up classrooms for children receiving OT services

Assist OT with equipment and tools for therapy and assisting children with school based functional activities.

Friendship Adult Day Care, Spring Valley, NY 09/05/18-10/17/18

Involved participants in activities outside their home and offered the ability to socialize

Provided participants with a full and meaningful day-Mental Health rotation

Niyati Patel

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES and COLLEGE COMMITTEES:

09/11-12/11-Girls Inc. -After school program intern for young girls

05/10-05/11- SAHARA- Volunteer for South Asian helpline and referral agency

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Firstlight Home Care Bergen County, Glen Rock, NJ 08/17-02/18

Home Health Aide

Agape Senior Home Care, Irvine, CA 07/15-02/17

Home Health Aide

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