Carra Minster
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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About
Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with expertise in direct patient care, ADL support, and exercise therapy. Skilled in clear documentation and effective communication with care teams and families. Focused on enhancing safety and independence through tailored therapeutic plans that address the unique needs of diverse patients.
Experience
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Reliant Rehabilitation - Amarillo, Texas
(2024-11)
- Collaborated with Reliant Rehabilitation residents on occupational therapy treatment planning to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists, nurses, and rehab teams on resident care.
- Guided therapeutic exercises and functional mobility during scheduled treatment sessions.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care training, promoting independence in skilled nursing settings.
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Monitored resident response and adjusted activities based on therapist feedback.
- Provided education to residents and caregivers on home exercise and safety routines, fostering long-term wellness and safety.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Therapy 2000/ Green Apple Therapy - Amarillo, TX
(2023-08 - 2024-11)
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to implement patient care plans and facilitate daily treatment activities.
- Assisted with developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Guided patients through exercises, self-care tasks, and functional training routines.
- Monitored patients' responses to treatments and reported any changes to the therapist.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care coordination among health professionals.
- Provided guidance to families on how best to support their loved ones through therapy programs.
- Created educational materials to inform patients and families about occupational therapy treatments and benefits.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Amarillo College (2023-05)
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences - West Texas A&M University (2020-12)
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology - Amarillo College (2018-05)
