1. Jacklyn Hoffman
17 Lyttleton Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29407
215-421-2141
jacklynhoff@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant seeking a position to provide effective treatments
and emotional support to patients through utilization of specialized skills and knowledge.
My background includes completion of an OTA program and certification in 2016 with
relevant clinical experience. I have 16 years of experience in customer service, travel and
tourism, and hospitality in diverse geographic locations and cultures.
Education
Trident Technical College, North Charleston, South Carolina
Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant, May 2016
Certifications
NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, June 2016
Certified Personal Trainer, January 2015
CPR and First Aid Certified
Skills
 Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
 Ability to work long hours and handle crisis situations
 Ability to lift patients weighing up to 150 lbs
 Patient-focused care
 Speaks and understands German
 Knowledge in psychology and behavior analysis that helps understand patient
nature, emotions and reactions
 HIPAA compliance
 Critical thinker
 16 years of customer service experience in culturally diverse work settings around
the country
Fieldwork Experience
Vital Energy Wellness and Rehab Center, Columbia, SC
Level II Fieldwork, March-April 2016
 Worked with patients in an outpatient holistic setting.
 Educated on manual therapy techniques and implemented them into treatment
sessions for patients with nerve impingement and other restrictions limiting range
of motion and causing pain.
 Educated on aquatics therapy and utilized aquatics in pediatric and adult therapy
sessions.
 Worked with many patient diagnoses such as Complex Regional Pain syndrome,
ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Carpal tunnel, wrist fractures,
polymyositis and rotator cuff injuries.
 Worked with many different PAMS such as IFC, therapeutic ultrasound and laser
treatment.

2.  Worked with pediatric patients with diagnosis such as autism, ADD and stroke
using ILS, aquatics therapy and exercises to improve their daily living.
 Woked with hand patients under the supervision of the head OT with
different patient diagnosis including Carpal tunnel, Second degree burns, skin
grafts and wrist fractures.
Lifecare Center, Charleston, SC
Level II Fieldwork, January-February 2016
 Observed the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation and treatment processes.
 Developed treatment plans for patients.
 Assisted in evaluations under the direction of the occupational therapist.
 Assisted in individual and group treatment working with patients of different skill levels
and diagnosis while grading activities for patient success.
 Provided and recommended adaptive devices under the supervision of the
occupational therapist assistant.
 Educated caregivers regarding treatment plans, safety and adaptive equipment use.
 Worked with various patient diagnoses including dementia, MS, Guillain Barre, THR,
TKR, Hemiplegia, left side neglect, bilateral amputee.
 Wrote daily progress and treatment notes for patients in Casamba.
Saint Joseph’s/ Candler Hospital, Savannah, GA
Level I Fieldwork, July 2015
 Observed patients in the transitional care unit, rehabilitation unit and the outpatient
hand clinic.
 Diagnoses and conditions observed include spinal cord injuries, total hip
replacements, coronary artery bypass surgery and total knee replacements.
 Worked with patients on activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting and
therapeutic activities.
 Observed and assisted with documentation using SOAP note format.
References
Joy Crawford, OTR, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director and Instructor
Trident Technical College
Years known: 1 year
Phone: 843-696-8576
email: Joycrawford@tridenttech.edu
Nadine Hanner, OTR, Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor
Trident Technical College
Years Known: 1 year
Phone: 843-574-6563

3. email: Nadinehanner@tridenttech.edu
Tamara Goff, COTA
Lifecare Centers of Charleston
Years Known: 2 months as my Clinical Instructor
Phone: 843-224-6533
Hima Dalal, OTR, Owner and Lead Therapist
Vital Energy wellness and Rehab
Years Known: 2 months as my Clinical Instructor
Phone:803-359-1551
Kimberly Brown, Certified Genetic Counselor
Medical University of South Carolina
Years Known: 5 years
Phone: 614-329-4779
email: brownkl@musc.edu
Jennifer Russell
General Manager of Sermets Downtown
Years Known: 2.5 years
Phone: 843-853-7775
Email: jksermetsdowntown@gmail.com