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Rebecca Day is an occupational therapy student seeking a position in sub-acute rehabilitation. She has a bachelor's degree in health studies from Utica College and is expected to graduate with a master's degree in occupational therapy in May 2015. Her experience includes fieldwork at various clinical sites and positions assisting individuals with disabilities. Her objective is to utilize her caring approach and clinical skills to provide client-centered occupational therapy treatment and promote improved daily living.
Day, Rebecca Resume General
- 1. REBECCA DAY 245 OxfordRoad, New Hartford, NY 13413 ▪ raday115@gmail.com ▪ 802-282-2724 OBJECTIVE To obtain an occupational therapy position in a sub-acute rehabilitation setting and utilize my caring demeanor and clinical skills to provide client-centered treatment and promote improvement in clients’ everyday activities. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION Utica College, Utica, NY Master of Science, Occupational Therapy Anticipated May 2015 Bachelor of Science, Health Studies (Magna cum Laude) May 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE Meadville Medical Center, Meadville, PA February 2015- May 2015 Fieldwork - Level II  Completed 12 weeks of occupational therapy fieldwork with children up to 21 years old in an outpatient setting  Created and carried out individualized treatment sessions for children with a variety of diagnoses  Observed in the adult transitional care unit, acute rehab unit, and acute care unit Asociación Dominicana de Rehabilitación (ADR), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic December 2014 Fieldwork - Level I  Provided therapy services to children in early intervention, outpatient, and school settings  Educated therapists at ADR about best practices, standardized tests, and evidence based practice Utica College, Utica, NY September 2014 - November 2014 Interdisciplinary Pilot Program Participant  Worked collaboratively with physical therapy and construction management students to design a single family house following ADA and universal design guidelines  Applied knowledge of occupational therapy to recommend modifications for ease of mobility and functionality Presbyterian Home, New Hartford, NY May 2014 – July 2014 Fieldwork - Level II  Independently completed chart reviews, evaluations, and treatment sessions in a sub-acute rehab setting for a daily caseload of 7-9 clients  Collaborated with clients, family members and physical therapists during treatments and discharge planning  Educated clients and caregivers on adaptive equipment and safety during transfers and functional mobility Masonic Care Community, Utica, NY December 2013 Fieldwork - Level I  Fulfilled two weeks of occupational therapy fieldwork with older adults within a sub-acute rehab setting  Gained orthopedic rehabilitation experience specifically with individuals with hip or knee replacements ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMPLOYMENT Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Utica, NY January 2013 - December 2014 Recreation Assistant - Kelberman Center  Worked individually with a child that had Autism Spectrum Disorder in a structured, recreational environment  Promoted from a volunteer to an employee in May 2014
- 2. Utica College LeadershipProgram, Utica, NY September 2012 - December 2014 Student Coordinator - Pool Pals/Aqua Buddies Program  Organized and supervised aqua therapy sessions for children with developmental disabilities 3 times per week  Utilized knowledge of the children’s abilities and preferences to create structured program layouts  Asked to assume the coordinator position after a year of serving as a volunteer REBECCA DAY Page 2/2 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rutland Mental Health, Rutland, VT May 2013 - February 2014 Support Specialist - Community Care Network  Supported individuals with developmental disabilities and promoted community education and acceptance by participating in community activities and identifying employment opportunities ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Occupational Therapy Association, Member August 2013 - Present  Attended the 2014 AOTA National Conference, Baltimore, MD Student Occupational Therapy Association, Officer (2014-2015), Member September 2012 - January 2014 Utica College Health Studies Student Society, Member September 2010 - 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ VOLUNTEERISM/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Resource Center for Independent Living, Utica, NY, Service Learning February 2014 - May 2014 New York Mills School District, New York Mills, NY, Career Day Volunteer March 2014 University Church, Co-Founder/President September 2012 - January 2014 Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees, Utica, NY, Service Learning September 2013 - December 2013