Caitlin H.

Winters
1826 S 400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; 231-342-9656; caitlin.haley@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
May 2019 Masters of Occupational Therapy (OT) graduate from the University of Utah. Dedicated worker with several years of
professional experience within the healthcare, education, and mental health fields. Diligent worker, resourceful, dependable,
compassionate, culturally sensitive, and focused on developing OT services in rural communities. Soon-to-be practitioner seeks
employment opportunities with an organization dedicated to providing quality therapy services through client-centered and
evidence-based treatments.

EDUCATION
 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Aug 2016-May 2019
Masters of Occupational Therapy
 Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan Aug 2004-May 2008
Bachelors of Science in Liberal Studies - Community Outreach and Social Change

CERTIFICATIONS
 American Heart Association April 2018
BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Level II
 University of Utah Medical Center - Inpatient Neuro Rehab Unit – Salt Lake City, UT May-Aug 2018
o Evaluated new patients using the MOCA, structured observation, visual screens, grip/pinch strength, and semi-
structured interviews
o Developed and tracked client centered goals relating to increased independence and ensuring safe discharge
o Designed evidence-based, functional treatments to increase strength, endurance, and cognition as it related to
everyday activities such as feeding, dressing, food preparation, and community mobility.
o Attended and provided patient reporting at bi-weekly interdisciplinary team conference to assess progress and
determine appropriate discharge (d/c) setting
o Tracked individual’s progress using evidence-based FIM, AMPAC, and Care-tool outcome measures
o Completed home evaluations to ensure environmental accessibility and safe d/c home settings
o Trained family members and caregivers on providing appropriate level of assistance upon d/c
o Designed and build therapy equipment to meet clinic budget and patient needs
o Case load included: spinal cord injury (primary team), stroke, traumatic brain injury, Guillen barre, amputation,
general debility, encephalopathy
Level I
 MAIR clinic – Marrakech, Morocco (80+ Hours) Oct 2018
o OT program development in Northern Africa’s only neuro-rehabilitation clinic focusing on providing out-patient
services for adult and pediatric patients with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, TBI, Stroke, and SCI
o Performed interviews with staff, administration, clients and families to perform a needs assessment of the clinic
o Designed an evidence-based evaluation protocol to increase the use of trackable outcome measures and improve
comprehensive assessment of each individual client
o Relied on creativity and ingenuity to provide high-quality play therapy, sensory integration, positioning strategies,
hand-writing training, and visual integration evaluations using very limited resources
o Relied on Arabic – English translators to engage with clients and families during treatments and home evaluations
o Performed home evaluations to understand cultural differences and better design home exercise programs
o Trained the therapists on skin care management protocols to prevent pressure ulcers
 Precision Rehabilitation – Blanding, UT (80 Hours) March 2018
o Rural & Native American community setting focused on UE rehabilitation and home health
 University Orthopedic Center; Hand Clinic – Salt Lake City, UT (40 Hours) Oct 2017
o Fast-paced hand clinic directly assisting orthopedic surgeons to provide post-op and continued UE rehabilitation
 Utah Developmental Assessment Clinic – Salt Lake City, UT (80 Hours) Oct 2017
o Interdisciplinary developmental assessment clinic specializing in pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis
 Grace Mary Manor – Salt Lake City, UT (40 Hours) Jan 2017-April 2017
o Community based, federally funded low-income housing unit focused on mental health rehab and programming
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LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 University of Utah Diabetes Treatment Pro-bono Clinic; Student Therapist April 2018 – Current
o Volunteered to serve on interdisciplinary team to assess, follow-up, and make OT recommendations for
underserved Latino patients with type II diabetes
o Assessed client’s daily roles, habits, routines, strengths and barriers, and how those components were affecting
the person’s ability to manage their diabetes
 Utah Occupational Therapy Association; University of Utah Student Representative May 2017 - Current
o Assisted with the planning of the statewide annual conference
o Reviewed grant applications for state sponsored research
 Student Occupational Therapy Association – University of Utah; Vice-President Sept 2016 - Current
o Oversaw all fundraising initiatives
o Assisted in management of $5000 overall budget
 Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities; Trainee Aug 2017-April 2018
o Completed 300 hours of didactic, leadership development, research, and clinical observation experience focused
on building professionalism and educating interdisciplinary students and professionals on services, treatments, and
federal programs for children with special healthcare needs.
o Research Experience
 Worked to develop and validate the Autism Spectrum Knowledge Scale – an interdisciplinary scale to
determine level of ASD knowledge of caregivers and professionals.
 Presented at the annual conference for the Association of University Centers for Disability in Washington,
DC (November 2017).
WORK EXPERIENCE
 Life Skills Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT; Rehab Aide/Research Assistant Aug 2018-Current
o Assisted with general clerical and office duties including filing/inputting client data, answering phones, sanitizing
equipment, cleaning and organizing clinic space, and other needed tasks to help the team
o Supported therapists with setup/provision of pediatric therapy interventions
o Under the supervision of an OTR/L, assessed and treated pediatric clients and performed various social skill,
sensory integration, fine/gross motor, and feeding interventions with clients diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and
seizure disorders
o Assisted with research on the impact of theater activities to improve social skills in pre-school aged children
diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
 The Blended Table, Salt Lake City, UT; Banquet Server Sept 2016-Current
o Assisted with set-up and breakdown of high-end events with upmost precision and diligence
o Provided prompt, courteous, and efficient service to guests while dining
o Maintained professionalism throughout stressful situations
 Teton County School District, Jackson, WY; Special Education Paraprofessional Jan 2015 – June 2016
o Met individually with students diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, fetal alcohol syndrome, and pervasive developmental
disorder in order to work on goals as specified by IEPs
o Attended IEPs to provide feedback for each child’s progress and areas of growth, and to give suggestions for
strategies to continue progressing towards goals
o Took direction from classroom teachers and occupational therapist for daily task assignments
o Enforced positive reinforcement behavioral plans for individual students
o Worked as a team with the teachers and principal to reach specific student goals
 The Royal Wolf, Driggs, ID; Day Bar Manager July 2012-Aug 2015
o Unlocked restaurant and prepared bar, server station, and prep station for service
o Retrieved cash from safe and assured that money from previous night was accounted for
o Received and paid for food deliveries
o Provided bar and food service for 75-seat restaurant with upmost professionalism
o Adhered to all Idaho State liquor laws
o Mediated conflicts between dissatisfied customers
 Human Dynamics and Diagnostics, Driggs, ID; Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist Sept 2010- June 2012
o Assessed and developed client-centered goals based on individual and family priorities
o Taught child and adult clients diagnosed with mental disabilities home and community-based life skills; including
(but not limited to) coping mechanisms, anger management, communication techniques, mood management,
appropriate boundary setting, and development of healthy peer support systems.

Undergraduate Experience, Additional Work Experience, and References Available Upon Request