RESHMIJENIFER R.S
AJMAN,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Licensed Occupational Therapist specializing in pediatric care with over five years of experience across diverse clinical settings. Expertise in delivering evidence-based, client-centered interventions to children with a range of conditions. Passionate about collaborating with families to maximize functional abilities, foster community integration, and enhance overall quality of life. Holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention (PGDEI).
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
LIFE WAY REHABILITATION
AJMAN, UAE
2023.09 - Current
- Conduct assessments using standardised rating scales for each child’s progress.
- Set individual goals with clear timelines for therapy sessions.
- Deliver individualised therapeutic interventions and apply planned strategies consistently.
- Review goals periodically and update teaching plans accordingly.
- Plan school readiness programme for each child’s daily routines support.
- Discuss progress regularly with school SEN departments to coordinate support.
- Educate parents and provide home training to reinforce strategies.
- Teach intern students through structured classes and guided practical sessions.
- Produce written reports documenting assessments, goals, and outcomes.
- Create awareness via social media including Instagram posts for parents.
- Create home modification plans to ensure safe living environment post-discharge.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
1 SPECIAL PLACE
ONLINE, INDIA
2023.01 - 2023.08
- Conduct occupational therapy assessments to identify strengths, needs, and risk factors.
- Educate parents and monitor performance through online progress checks.
- Set goals with families and review progress against planned milestones.
- Deliver targeted interventions for individual children with varying conditions.
- Provide parents with clear home programmes to extend therapy at home.
- Train activities of daily living to support everyday independence skills.
- Document every child’s progression to track outcomes and inform next steps.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
HOPES - CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING CENTRE
SALEM
2019.10 - 2021.07
- Conduct assessments to identify support needs for each child condition.
- Provide parental education to support consistent strategies at home.
- Set goals and deliver individual interventions for varied child conditions.
- Implement home programmes to reinforce planned learning between sessions.
- Schedule and run group therapy sessions aligned to each child’s needs.
- Teach activities of daily living skills using structured, practical activities.
- Attend case conferences to review progress and next steps.
- Coordinate and communicate with other professions to build child engagement.
- Level Down bullet 9 missing.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SALEM INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION
SALEM
2018.10 - 2019.10
- Conduct assessments and educate parents on child conditions and daily needs.
- Set goals and deliver targeted interventions for children based on needs.
- Monitor occupational therapy assistants to maintain safe, effective service delivery.
- Schedule and run group therapies aligned to age and specific needs.
- Conduct periodic evaluations to track therapy progress and adjustment needs.
- Document every child progression clearly for clinical review and continuity.
- Maintain regular attendance to support consistent therapy participation.
- Provide tailored home programmes to reinforce skills outside therapy sessions.
- Deliver parental training programmes to support skills at home.
- Provide assistive and adaptive devices to support daily activity participation.
INTERN CLINICAL OCCUPATIONALTHERAPIST
KMCH College of Occupational therapy
Coimbatore
2018.04 - 2018.09
- Delivered hand therapy using splinting methods at St. Johns Hospital Bangalore.
- Provided therapeutic support during education sessions at Prasanthi Academy Special School, Coimbatore.
- Supported care plans at Vazhikatti Mental Health Centre, Coimbatore.
- Assisted residents with daily living needs at St. Joseph Elderly Home, Podanur, Coimbatore.
Education
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - EARLY INTERVENTION
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EMPOWERMENT PERSON WITH H MULTIPLE DIS
CHENNAI 2021.11 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - undefined
KMCH College of Occupational therapy
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 2013.08 - 2018.02
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
ST. MARY'S HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
SALEM 2011.01 - 2013.01
Skills
- Strong understanding about various pediatric conditions & Management
- Delivering IEIP and IFSP program
- ADL training, assistive devices and adaptation
- Sensory Integration Therapy
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Developmental therapy
- Using various therapeutic approaches for treatment
- Learning Disability Assessment & Management
- Community Based Rehabilitation
- Parental training
- Exercise demonstration
- Reporting & Documentation
- Goal setting & evaluation
- NICU care
- Rehabilitation support
- Home modification evaluations
- Palliative care understanding
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Disability evaluation
Certification
- ALL INDIA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSOCIATION (AIOTA) (membership no-L-5552/19).
- TAMIL NADU BRANCH OF AIOTA (membership no-L-813/20).
- MOH Licensed
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Beginner
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
PROJECTS
2022, “TRANDICIPLINARY MODEL OF GROUP ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE SOCIAL SKILLS AMONG CHILDREN WITH ASD”, National institute of empowerment person with multiple disability(NIEPMD), Chennai, Tamil Nadu., Description of the project., 2017, “CLIENT SATISFACTION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICE”, KMCH College of Occupational therapy, Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu, Description of the project.
CERTIFICATE / WORKSHOP
- Workshop on COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING DISABILITY ASSESSMENT MODULES AND INTERVENTION held at University of Calicut, Kerala– February 2020.
- Workshop on DISABILITY EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION held at JKK Muniraja Medical Research Foundation College of Occupational Therapy, Kumara Palayam – November 2019.
- Workshop on IASTM AND MYOFASCIAL RELEASE held at JKK Muniraja Medical Research Foundation College of Occupational Therapy, Kumara Palayam - November 2019.
- Workshop on IASTM AND MYOFASCIAL RELEASE held at JKK Muniraja Medical Research Foundation College of Occupational Therapy, Kumara Palayam–November 2019.
- SI WORKSHOP conducted by TNAIOTA, otsalem.com, United Care held Special program at Salem – Jan 2019.
- Comprehensive workshop on NDT/ BOBATH INTERMEDIATORY COURSE in the treatment and management of children with neurological impairment held at KMCH college of occupational therapy, Coimbatore-July2018.
- Symposium on Clinical Challenging Cases (Feb 2024)
- Emergency Medicine Trends and Challenges (Sep 2025)
- Public Health Lifestyle and Medicine (Nov 2025)
- Comprehensive Sensory and Motor Intervention (COSMI) for pediatric feeding and swallowing Disorder (May 2025)
- AIOTA-Assessment and integration of Primitive reflexes (March 2026)
1.05 AIOTA CEU points
Timeline
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
LIFE WAY REHABILITATION
2023.09 - Current
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
1 SPECIAL PLACE
2023.01 - 2023.08
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - EARLY INTERVENTION
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EMPOWERMENT PERSON WITH H MULTIPLE DIS
2021.11 - 2022.09
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
HOPES - CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING CENTRE
2019.10 - 2021.07
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SALEM INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION
2018.10 - 2019.10
INTERN CLINICAL OCCUPATIONALTHERAPIST
KMCH College of Occupational therapy
2018.04 - 2018.09
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - undefined
KMCH College of Occupational therapy
2013.08 - 2018.02
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
ST. MARY'S HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
2011.01 - 2013.01