Allison Lyles, COTA/L
Rutherfordton
Summary
Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a proven track record at Rutherford County Schools, adept in sensory integration strategies and exceptional in fostering patient and caregiver relationships. Excelled in pediatric therapy, significantly enhancing patients' daily living skills and communication abilities. Specialized in Autism spectrum understanding and caregiver education, contributing to meaningful patient progress and recovery.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wood Therapy Services
06.2022 - Current
- Provide high quality occupational therapy services to patients in the clinic, home, and daycare setting.
- Caregiver education regarding strategies for feeding, sensory modulation, fine motor/visual motor skills.
- Built rapport with patients and families, building trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Managed time effectively and provided detailed documentation.
- Excellent rapport with supervising occupational therapist in goal development and treatment planning.
- Support and build caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and developmental delays.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rutherford County Schools
10.2005 - Current
- Provide high quality occupational therapy services to students in the school setting.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists in the development of IEP goals, determining frequencies, and need for services
- Educated teachers and support staff on sensory based solutions, handwriting recommendations, and environmental modifications for increased learning and classroom outcome.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, data collection, and thorough documentation.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
TherapyLand
01.2010 - 11.2016
- Built rapport with patients and caregivers, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and developmental delays.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on conditions, treatments, and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted in planning/executing handwriting/sensory camps made available to the community.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Autumn Care Of Forest City
12.2002 - 10.2005
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Pharmacy Technician
Hudson Discount Drug
08.2000 - 12.2001
- Provided exceptional customer service and built positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC05.2002
High School Diploma -
RS Central High School
Rutherfordton, NC05.1999
Skills
- Sensory integration strategies
- Pediatric therapy techniques
- Handwriting Improvement
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Therapeutic exercise/sensory diet implementation
- Excellent communication
- Adaptive equipment expertise
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Stroke Recovery Assistance
- Sensory modulation/regulation
- IEP development
- Caregiver/Teacher Education
- Feeding intervention
Certification
- NBCOT #1060327 Expires: 03/31/2025
- NCBOT #5011 Expires 06/30/2025
Additional Information
I am a mother to a child with migraines and ADHD and familiar with medications and treatment plans regarding these diagnoses. I am also mother to a child born with a unilateral cleft lip and partial bilateral palate. Familiar with feeding techniques, treatment plans, surgical/orthodontic procedures, and the social/emotional impact of this diagnosis.
References
Personal and Professional References:
Laura Dorsey, OTR, laurafshep@gmail.com (current supervising OTR and Lead Occupational Therapist)
Ligia Contreras, ligiasor16@yahoo.com (former patient parent)
Meghan Cantu, OTR, meghan1992cc@gmail.com (current supervising OTR)
Lisa Freeman, wonderwoman408@gmail.com (daycare teacher of current patient)
Mara Hamrick, SLP, marahamrick@gmail.com (lifelong church member, babysat for her children as a teenager, current SLP for my own son)
Sharae Miller, sharaemiller@outlook.com (current patient parent)
Gina Hovis, DPT, gshovis@carolina.rr.com (current colleague)
Chyenne Howell, meyerscheyenne@gmail.com (former patient parent)
Ann Mercer, COTA/L, aemercer4@gmail.com (former colleague)
Dawn Morrison, RN, morrisondawn152@gmail.com (former patient parent)
Sarah Brown, COTA/L, sarahbcota25@gmail.com
Lindsay Walker, walker.lindseymhp@gmail.com (current patient parent)
Christina Fisher, cirroc26@gmail.com (daycare teacher of current patient)
Jamie Frankoski, ncneillyj3@gmail.com (former patient parent)
Nicole Lesko, nicole_lesko@outlook.com (former patient parent)
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wood Therapy Services
06.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
TherapyLand
01.2010 - 11.2016
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rutherford County Schools
10.2005 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Autumn Care Of Forest City
12.2002 - 10.2005
Pharmacy Technician
Hudson Discount Drug
08.2000 - 12.2001
- NBCOT #1060327 Expires: 03/31/2025
- NCBOT #5011 Expires 06/30/2025
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
RS Central High School
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