Sarah Neu

Nannied for two children ages 2 and 3 multiple times a week.

Ensured their days were filled with sensory rich activities, outside time, reading in libraries, and engagement with other children.

When at home I limited TV time and encouraged them to play games, do arts and crafts, cook with me, and play with each other.

Took extra time to understand each of their unique personalities to guarantee they felt comfortable with me.

Responded to any customer or management needs in a timely manner.

Scheduled appointments, organized the staffs daily schedules, was responsible for all transactions, and trained new staff members.

Education on each spa service we provided and answered dozens of questions a day about the details of each service, what we recommend, and what the benefits were.

Attended management one-on-one and full staff meetings quarterly to communicate any concerns or ideas I may have.

I communicated with clients every day while making them feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible.

Caseload of approx. 10 patients a day from ages 0-16 years old.

Responsible for planning each treatment session in a timely manner while ensuring activities focused on their short and long term goals.

Documented using designated documentation program and ensuring my supervising OT read and signed off on each one.

Conducted treatment sessions focusing on sensory integration, sensory regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, behavioral skills, multi step directions, attention and listening skills, reading, writing, problem solving, grasp strength, trunk control, balance and coordination, vestibular input, and proprioceptive input.

Participated in an all staff presentation regarding unique and successful therapy approaches used for a patient within the clinic.

Motivated children during treatment sessions while making them enjoyable yet challenging.

Responsible for my own caseload of approx. 10 patients a day to complete therapy treatments with.

Obtained extensive practice with stroke, dementia, elderly, mental health, post surgery, schizophrenia, post fall, failure to thrive, and tracheostomy patients.

Furthered my education by reviewing journals with information on how to provide different therapy treatments.

Communicated questions or concerns with my supervising OTA to get a stronger understanding about therapy approaches and enhancing my hands on experience.

Developed therapeutic relationships with patients while obtaining a strong line of trust and respect during therapy sessions.

Deliberately reviewing patients diagnoses and short and long term goals before providing treatment to establish the most beneficial and well rounded therapy.

Working with patients on their endurance, fine motor skills, balance and coordination, gross motor skills, ADL and IADLs, adaptive equipment education, energy conservation techniques, weight bearing, and passive and active stretching.

Assisted with basketball and soccer games to ensure they ran smoothly and the children were safe.

Assigned a child to supervise, encourage, and support during the sports game.

Bonded with children who have special needs while helping them feel included within the community.

Used communication skills to establish a sense of trust between myself and the child, while making the sports games fulfilling and enjoyable.