Joanne Burke

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant adept at delivering high-quality care while showing expertise and knowledge in occupational procedures to achieve exceptional patient outcomes. Experienced in many geriatric rehabilitation settings, addressing a variety of conditions, and working to help each patient overcome obstacles with the implementation of compensatory strategies or adaptations to increase independence during daily living tasks. Committed to building positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and colleagues to ensure all patients' needs are addressed.

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Highlands Lake Center - Lakeland, FL

(2023-04)

• Maintaining professional behaviors during all interactions with staff and patients
• Treatment creation and documentation skills applied based on individualized challenges
• Use of compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment on a client-to-client basis

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Winter Haven Rehab and Nursing Center - Winter Haven, FL

(2023-04)

• Following the OT Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Intervention planning under OT supervision
• Modification of the client environment to enhance participation in occupational performance
• Learning specific techniques for teaching various activities (stress management, interpersonal skills, social participation, and engagement) during treatment sessions

OTA/COTA - Westhampton Care Center - Westhampton, NY

(2022-06 - 2023-04)

• Promoting independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) including dressing and feeding through problem-solving, compensatory strategies, and adaptations
• Collaboration with the OTR to share information and expertise to ensure proper planning and implementation of skilled interventions to meet client-specific goals
• Documentation /daily note intake including patient's strengths/deficits and areas of improvement
• Restoration of fine motor and gross motor skills through lead demonstrations of exercises

Assistant Manager - Eden 11 Program - St. James, NY

(2017-04 - 2022-01)

• Working alongside the ABS in the creation of goals matching challenges faced by individuals to gain independence
• Implementation of compensatory strategies needed to independently fulfill life-long duties

Direct Support Professional - Family Residences and Essential Enterprise - Coram, NY

(2015-05 - 2017-04)

• Administration of medication under medical provider directions
• Reports and/or documentation of routines and unusual events including daily logs and accident reports
• Assisting individuals with goals to gain independence and live a self-directed life

Medical Assistant - West Sayville Pediatrics - West Sayville, NY

(2013-05 - 2015-01)

• Measured vital signs as well as performed venipuncture, injections, and other diagnostic procedures
• Schedule appointments, and submit authorizations based on desired needs
• Discussed patient care, and results and found conditions

Occupational Therapist Assistant Program - Occupational Therapy - Suffolk Community College (2020 - 2022)

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Medical Assistant - Miller-Motte Technical College (2011 - 2013)