Madison Viar
Lagrange
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with a focus on improving client well-being through personalized support and family engagement. Demonstrated success in enhancing daily activities and overall quality of life. Eager to apply expertise in a full-time role that fosters growth and development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Level II Fieldwork Student
Norton Hospital- Acute Care
Louisville
03.2024 - Current
- Managed full independent caseload in high-volume acute care environment, delivering occupational therapy to patients with complex medical needs.
- Conducted comprehensive bedside evaluations in collaboration with OTR, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapy, and Case Managers to ensure effective continuity of care assessing cognitive, physical, and functional status to determine medical necessity for continued therapy.
- Prioritized patient safety and medical stability, monitoring vitals and managing lines during high-intensity mobilization and ADL training.
- Delivered targeted interventions emphasizing early mobilization, neuromuscular re-education, and compensatory strategies for improved independence in basic ADLs.
- Documented clinical findings in Epic with adherence to hospital protocols and Medicare guidelines.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Meade County School District
Brandenburg
01.2024 - Current
- Managed full caseload of students, achieving 100% autonomy by placement conclusion with delivering direct 1:1 and group interventions for various diagnoses.
- Designed and implemented evidence-based treatment plans to enhance Fine Motor Control, Visual-Motor Integration, and Activities of Daily Living.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary collaboration with teachers, SLPs, and PTs for environmental modifications.
- Developed tailored Home Exercise Programs and educational resources for families and teachers to support independence.
Level I Fieldwork Student
Dreams with Wings- Adult Day Program
Louisville
11.2023 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with OTR supervision with various clientele in home settings to improve rehabilitation via assistance with therapeutic exercises, strengthening ROM and functional activities of daily living.
- Preformed blood pressure measurements, range of motion and manual muscle testing as well as provided strong SOAP note documentation to further use in client charts.
Level I Fieldwork Student
Norton Hospital- Acute Care
Louisville
10.2023 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with OTR supervision with various clientele in home settings to improve rehabilitation via assistance with therapeutic exercises, strengthening ROM and functional activities of daily living.
- Preformed blood pressure measurements, range of motion and manual muscle testing as well as provided strong SOAP note documentation to further use in client charts.
Level I Fieldwork Student
Home of the Innocents- Long Term Care
Louisville
09.2023 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with OTR supervision with various clientele in home settings to improve rehabilitation via assistance with therapeutic exercises, strengthening ROM and functional activities of daily living.
- Preformed blood pressure measurements, range of motion and manual muscle testing as well as provided strong SOAP note documentation to further use in client charts.
Level I Fieldwork Student
KORT Therapy- Homecare Homebase
New Albany
04.2023 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with OTR supervision with various clientele in home settings to improve rehabilitation via assistance with therapeutic exercises, strengthening ROM and functional activities of daily living.
- Preformed blood pressure measurements, range of motion and manual muscle testing as well as provided strong SOAP note documentation to further use in client charts.
Level I Fieldwork Student
Down Syndrome of Louisville- Adult Day Program
Louisville
03.2023 - Current
- Plan developed and conducted group intervention with occupational therapy doctorate students throughout various classroom in order to maintain purposeful activity for adult day programming.
- Conducted outcome assessments in order to measure the effectiveness of activities as well as evaluations completed by various supervisors on site for additional intervention feedback.
- Adult Day Program
Level I Fieldwork Student
Visually Impaired-Preschool Services
Louisville
02.2023 - Current
- Participated in class instruction and preformed client centered activities to facilitate children’s activities of daily living throughout various classrooms at the visually impaired program.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and related services to meet the educational needs of the children.
Catering Server
WIltshire Pantry
Louisville
06.2016 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy and quality of work.
- Supported event coordinators in executing catering logistics effectively.
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge
Lexington
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered direct care to clients, one-on-one and group intervention using ABA principles with a combination of teach skills within a natural environment.
- Maintained communication and documentation regarding students with parents, colleagues, BCBA supervisor with updates and status of client’s necessary needs and achievement of goals.
Practicum Student
Down Sydrome of Louisville
Lexington
02.2019 - 02.2019
- Coordinated camp activities and daily schedules with neurodivergent families and caretakers.
- Facilitated mobility, transfers, and mealtime engagement by assisting with ADLs.
After School Counselor
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided reliable care and responsibility with all children in program, while keeping an positive personality for students, parents and staff.
- Produced daily educational assignments adapting to students’ skill level, prepared meals, and transportation for ages pre-K- 6th grade.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jefferson Community And Technical College
KY, USA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Kentucky
KY, USA12.2019
Skills
- Therapeutic use of self
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Epic charting
- Client-centered practice
- Compassion
- Quick learner
- Professional communication
- Pediatric interventions
- SOAP note documentation
- Occupational therapy
Volunteer Experience
- Best Buddies Program Support
- Down Syndrome of Louisville Volunteer
- University of Kentucky (Women’s Heart Health Association)
- Love the Ville Project
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork Student
Norton Hospital- Acute Care
03.2024 - Current
Level II Fieldwork Student
Meade County School District
01.2024 - Current
Level I Fieldwork Student
Dreams with Wings- Adult Day Program
11.2023 - Current
Level I Fieldwork Student
Norton Hospital- Acute Care
10.2023 - Current
Level I Fieldwork Student
Home of the Innocents- Long Term Care
09.2023 - Current
Level I Fieldwork Student
KORT Therapy- Homecare Homebase
04.2023 - Current
Level I Fieldwork Student
Down Syndrome of Louisville- Adult Day Program
03.2023 - Current
Level I Fieldwork Student
Visually Impaired-Preschool Services
02.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Hopebridge
05.2020 - 05.2022
Practicum Student
Down Sydrome of Louisville
02.2019 - 02.2019
After School Counselor
Lexington Christian Academy
09.2016 - 05.2018
Catering Server
WIltshire Pantry
06.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Kentucky