Ashley Schott MS, OTR/L

Experience

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  Family employer

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

  Babysitter

  -Successfully watched and cared for 2-3 young children. -Supervised daily activities including swimming, playing outdoors, and doing chores.-Tutored math and reading according to grade levels.-Executed guidelines of care detailed by client.-Resolved conflicts.-Prepared daily meals.

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  Knoebels Amusement Resort

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2022

  Food Services/ Cashier

  -Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.-Kept check-out areas clean, organized, and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.-Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.-Managed money and sales.-Prepared and served food to customers.-Opened and arranged store for daily operation.-Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance.-Resolved customer complaints.

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  Messiah University Falcon Fitness Center

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2024

  Fitness Center Monitor

  -Successfully monitored a 14,374 square foot fitness center checking equipment, safety, and organization.-Prepped group exercise rooms for various exercise programs.-Supported customer needs by providing information and answering questions concerning facility and classes.-Enthusiastically welcomed members into the fitness center.

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  Messiah University

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Sports Camp Counselor

  -Mentored and encouraged youth to develop sports and interpersonal skills as a positive role model and leader. -Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing teamwork and dynamic interpersonal skills. -Successfully coached, organized, planned, and led sport activities for 60+ campers together.

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  Growing In Motion, LLC

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  -Observed sessions with different therapists and children with different developmental delays and disabilities, including the evaluation process.-Created floor and evacuation plans for the building.-Worked under the ADA requirements to help set up new therapy rooms.-Researched autism spectrum disorder for the construction of a detailed webpage on the company's website.

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  East Pennsboro Elementary School

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student

  -assisted teachers/therapists with class activities.-taught and engaged in fine motor activities with students.-successfully worked one on one with handwriting, math, and reading skills in an autistic support classroom.-collaborated with other professionals to best support a child's needs.

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  Messiah University; PREP

  Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

  Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student

  -Assessed the needs of a community-based setting to develop and implement an occupation-centered program for older adults with Parkinson’s Disease. -Facilitated individual sessions in Messiah University’s “Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercise Programs”. -Planned and led client-specific Parkinson’s exercise and education programs.

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  Messiah University Occupational Therapy

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

  International Experience

  -Participated in a medical mission trip to Zambia, Africa with a 13-member team of occupational therapists and occupational therapy students. -Provided outpatient and inpatient care through the Macha Mission Hospital to children and adults with a variety of disabilities and injuries. -Instructed current staff members through in-service trainings focused on complex conditions and interventions. -Created individualized plans of care to be carried out by current staff for children in the outpatient clinic. Show less

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  Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania

  Feb 2024 - May 2024

  Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student

  -Thoroughly assessed and treated individuals from adolescence to older adulthood with upper extremity impairments. -Created individualized plans to facilitate functional and client-centered improvements.

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  Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student

  -Evaluated and created interventions for children with a variety of conditions ranging from common to complex from infancy through late adolescence. -Utilized interprofessional collaboration with hospital care team to provide thorough and comprehensive care. -Supported children and families in both acute hospital and outpatient settings.

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  Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital

  Dec 2024 - now

  Pediatric Occupational Therapist

  -Evaluating and treating infants through late adolescents in the acute hospital and outpatient settings in areas including musculoskeletal, neurological, developmental, feeding, trauma, acute illness, and post-operative care.-Utilizing appropriate orthotics and adaptive equipment to improve functional independence.-Providing functional assessments through the use of the Bayley, BOT-2, PDMS, Sensory Profile, and ROM/MMT.-Contributing to a multi-disciplinary team to assess and provide intervention for children with complex feeding difficulties. Show less