Sachin Saju
Thrissur
Summary
I am a dedicated, enthusiastic qualified Occupational Therapy professional with good interpersonal skills. I would love to work and excel in the field of Occupational Therapy, where I can enhance my knowledge, utilize my skills, expertise and eventually become a specialist in the field of Occupational Therapy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
at AMHA AUTISM CENTER
Thrissur
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to create an effective plan of care for each patient.
- Trained family members on how to help children become more independent in everyday tasks.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with chronic illnesses or disabilities affecting their child's quality of life.
- Advised teachers and school personnel on classroom modifications or accommodations for students with special needs.
- Educated families about developmental milestones and how to promote positive behavior change in children.
- Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
- Developed individualized home exercise programs tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions designed to improve self-esteem and peer relationships among children with disabilities.
- Provided therapeutic interventions, such as sensory integration, fine motor skills development and activities of daily living training.
- Maintained close contact with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care, such as physicians, nurses, psychologists and speech therapists.
- Created progress reports and documentation for each patient on a regular basis.
- Conducted assessments including formal standardized testing, informal assessment tools and parent and caregiver interviews.
- Utilized sensory integration techniques to assist patients with sensory processing disorders.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
RAAGA Therapy and Early Intervention Centre
Thrissur
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for patients with diverse conditions
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to address clients' specific needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care and achieve therapeutic goals
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Trained family members on how to help children become more independent in everyday tasks.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions designed to improve self-esteem and peer relationships among children with disabilities.
- Utilized sensory integration techniques to assist patients with sensory processing disorders.
- Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
- Conducted home visits to administer occupational therapy sessions to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
KMCH College of Occupational Therapy
Coimbatore, TN10-2022
Skills
- Client evaluations
- Rapport building
- Intervention planning
- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
- Fine Motor Coordination
- Sensory Integration
- Adaptive and Assistive devices
- Play and sensory based therapy
- Passionate and updated knowledge in the field of Medicine and Occupational Therapy
- Time management and good communication skills
- Able to take up Leadership roles with confidence
- Work Ethics
- Empathy and Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving abilities
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent Education
- Strength and Endurance Training
- Gross Motor Coordination
ADDRESS
Chemmannur house P.O Kuttur, Attore road,Thrissur
Certification
All India Occupational Therapists' Association, 07640
Limited registration of Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
INTERNSHIPS
- Kovai Medical Center and Hospital-NAΒΗ Coimbatore
- CATEGORY: ACUTE AND CHRONIC ( 6 months )
- PEDIATRIC UNIT
- CHILD AND ADULT PSYCHIATRY UNIT
- ORTHOPEDIC UNIT
- GENERAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY
- NEUROLOGY UNIT
- HAND THERAPY UNIT AND SPLINITING
- ONCOLOGY UNIT
PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES
- Participated as a student delegate at the CME on "Cognitive Behaviour Therapy" at JKK Medical Research Foundation College of Occupational Therapy, Komarapalayam - 2018.
- Participated as a student delegate in 57th Annual National Conference of AIOTA: Theme - Cognition, Mobility, Agility, Stability-Ability: Towards Functional Independence.
- World Occupational Therapy Day and AIOTA's OT India celebration: Theme - Reimage Doing - The Innovation in Occupational Therapy.
- Performed assessments in various departments such as Paediatric, Child Psychiatry, Orthopedics, Neurology, Oncology and Mental Health to suggest the best multi-dimensional treatment approach based on the client's functioning level.
- Participated in 58th Annual National Conference of AIOTA on "Responding to The Challenges in Pandemic: Exploring New Horizons in Occupational Therapy" OTICON' 2021 held virtually
SPECIAL POSTING
- Vazhikatti Mental Health Centre, Coimbatore
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Disclaimer
I hereby declare solemnly and sincerely affirm that the above particulars stated by me are true, complete and correct to my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
at AMHA AUTISM CENTER
02.2024 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
RAAGA Therapy and Early Intervention Centre
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
KMCH College of Occupational Therapy