Work:
Rush Children's Hospital - Chicago, IL
Certified Child Life Specialist
Rush University Medical Center - Chicago, IL
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II Student - Adult Acute Care Setting
Oak Park School District - Oak Park, IL
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II Student - School Setting
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I Student
St. Vincent De Paul Center - Chicago, IL
Early Childhood Teacher
Milestones Community Healthcare Inc - Wyoming, PA
Therapeutic Support Staff
Education:
University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL
M.S. in Occupational Therapy
Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA
B.S. in Rehabilitation Services
Skills:
Skilled in working with clients in multiple settings including hospitals, clinics, and schools Enthusiastic demeanor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Motivated learner and flexible team member Knowledge of human development throughout the life span and appreciation of the influence of disability, socio-cultural and socioeconomic factors on an individuals ability to participate in occupations Knowledge and use of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence based practice to guide intervention Knowledge of policies and procedures that guide occupational therapy practice in hospitals and schools Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the client in order to develop appropriate intervention plans Ability to participate collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop plans to meet the clients needs