Michelle Collier
Creedmoor
Summary
Dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with expertise in sensory processing interventions and patient-centered care at Innovative OT Solutions, Inc. Proven ability to enhance fine motor skills and develop effective treatment plans. Strong collaborator with experience in advocating for clients with developmental disorders, ensuring their health and safety while fostering supportive relationships.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Innovative OT Solutions, Inc
12.2019 - Current
- Provided direct and specialized consultative occupational therapy services in rehab and community based settings to TBI and Spinal Cord injury clients.
- 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.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Granville County Schools
08.2013 - 06.2024
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in the school settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury and developmental delays.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety, and rights.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Locust Family Centered Therapies
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Provide interventions and family education to assist with development and participation of infants and toddlers with, or at risk for, developmental delays, focusing on daily living skills, play, and social interaction
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in early intervention settings.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury and developmental delays.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Vance County Schools
08.2003 - 12.2012
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in the school settings.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury and developmental delays.
- Assessed treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, educational and vocational areas.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Croasdaile Village Retirement Center
06.2000 - 08.2003
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in assisted living, rehab, and wellness settings.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Treyburn Rehabilitation Center
06.1996 - 05.2000
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in a rehab and long term care settings.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC05-1996
Skills
- Sensory processing improvements and interventions
- Specialized training in Autism Spectrum disorder
- Sensory processing support
- Documentation and reporting
- Team collaboration
- Experienced with clients with TBIs, IDD (wide range)
- CBIS certified
- Patient-centered care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient and caregiver training
- Treatment plan development
- Schedule management
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Innovative OT Solutions, Inc
12.2019 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Locust Family Centered Therapies
03.2015 - 03.2021
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Granville County Schools
08.2013 - 06.2024
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Vance County Schools
08.2003 - 12.2012
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Croasdaile Village Retirement Center
06.2000 - 08.2003
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Treyburn Rehabilitation Center
06.1996 - 05.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Durham Technical Community College
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