Mickayla Arendt
Gilbert
Summary
Pediatric Occupational Therapist with a passion for assisting children in reaching developmental milestones and independence executed through activities of daily living, play, socialization, gross and fine motor skills, cognition, executive functioning and adaptive behavior. Demonstrates time management, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional communication, and adaptability. Organized, detail-oriented and client-centered, sustained with an educational background in Occupational Therapy and Child Development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Arizona Advanced Therapy
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluate children using various standardized and non-standardized assessment tools, as well as clinical observations.
- Provide client-centered, direct treatment for children with a variety of deficits in areas such as: fine motor, visual motor, bilateral coordination, balance, gross motor, sensory modulation, and sensory processing.
- Complete appropriate documentation for weekly sessions, as well as assess ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modify plan of care.
- Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Piller Child Development
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluate children using various standardized and non-standardized assessment tools, as well as clinical observations.
- Provide client-centered, direct treatment for children with a variety of deficits in areas such as: fine motor, visual motor, bilateral coordination, balance, gross motor, sensory modulation, and sensory processing.
- Complete appropriate documentation for weekly sessions, as well as assess ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modify plan of care.
- Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Habilitation Therapist
Arizona Autism United
11.2017 - 05.2020
- One-on-one activities performed with child that are implemented to help them grow in various areas including communication, socialization, gross and fine motor skills, cognition, executive functioning, and adaptive behavior.
- Responsible for accurate and timely recording of data.
- Respite care provided to children diagnosed with autism, relieving their families from care-giving responsibilities and giving them opportunities to engage in personal meaningful activities.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
A.T. Still University
Mesa, AZ09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Child Development
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA05.2016
Skills
- Effective communication and collaboration with client care team
- Empathy and compassion
- Patience
- Adaptability
- Clinical knowledge in feeding therapy and supporting OT students as a clinical instructor
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Arizona Advanced Therapy
08.2021 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Piller Child Development
01.2020 - 06.2021
Habilitation Therapist
Arizona Autism United
11.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Child Development
California State University, Chico
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
A.T. Still University