Archive for April, 2011
April 29, 2011
OT Highlight: Lauren McCraine
Join us as we highlight our longest-tenured occupational therapists:
Lauren Lemoine McCraine, originally from Cottonport, LA, began working with Therapy Center in 2004. She chose OT as her profession for two reasons: she witnessed a young cousin with cerebral palsy receiving therapy and she read in a magazine that OT was the #1 profession for women who wanted to be moms! Along with treating patients, Lauren serves as a mentor to our staff in the Avoyelles parish area. The most rewarding part of her job is “seeing patients surprise themselves the first time they’re able to perform a task that they previously couldn’t perform”. What’s her favorite part of working for Therapy Center? “It’s the people that I work with that make working for TTC so great!” Lauren has been a huge asset to our team since day one! She truly believes in quality patient care and supporting her teammates when needed.
OT Highlight: Erica Rozas
Join us as we highlight our longest-tenured occupational therapists:
Erica Rozas, originally from Eunice, LA, began working with Therapy Center in 2004. She chose Occupational Therapy as her profession because she wanted to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Erica says that OT “is a unique way to restore someone’s dignity through helping them learn or re-learn daily activities, such as feeding and dressing again”…What’s the most rewarding part of her job? “At the end of the day, it’s very rewarding to see your patients smile and laugh, especially when they make an accomplishment.” Currently Erica works in our partner skilled nursing facilities as a treating therapist and Mentor. She also assists in other areas, such as inpatient rehab and home health in the Jennings area. Her favorite part of working for Therapy Center is the people she works side-by-side with on a daily basis, including her bosses. Erica says “My co-workers are amazing!” Because of her flexibly, positive attitude, caring nature and willingness to be a true team player, Erica Rozas is a huge asset to Therapy Center!
COTA Highlight: Scott Guillory
Join us as we highlight our longest-tenured occupational therapists:
Scott Guillory, COTA, is from Cottonport, LA. He received his degree from University of Louisiana at Monroe (Northeast Louisiana University) and began working for Therapy Center in 2004. Scott chose occupational therapy as his career so that he could help patients improve both physically and mentally. His ultimate goal is to assist them in building confidence with daily tasks not only in our partner facilities, but also when they get out in the community. The most rewarding part of Scott’s job is to see patients improve and to also see patient families and facility staff excited about the progress that has been made through therapy. Scott says that along the rewards of his job, his co-workers are the favorite part of working for Therapy Center. “We are a close-knit group who help one another; I definitely would not function effectively without the support of my great co-workers throughout the region…they’re not just great co-workers, but great friends!” Scott is a huge New Orleans Saints fan and spent 8 years in the National Guard where he achieved the rank of sergeant. We are proud to have Scott on our team!!
OT Highlight: Amber La Prairie
Join us as we highlight our longest-tenured occupational therapists:
Amber Strong LaPrairie, Occupational Therapist, started with Therapy Center in 2003. Not only does she serve as a treating therapist, but Amber also is one of Therapy Center’s mentors in Avoyelles parish. She chose this profession because “I liked the creativity and the holistic approach of occupational therapy”. The most rewarding part of her job is “helping her patients maintain a sense of dignity and independence” and she is also rewarded by “seeing her co-workers learn, grow and gain confidence in themselves as professionals”. What does she like most about working for Therapy Center? “Even when things get stressful, I can always count on the most understanding, selfless, compassionate, and hard-working individuals that I have ever met working with this company.” Amber’s strong work ethic and compassionate nature have helped Therapy Center become what we are today!
COTA Highlight: Amy Juneau
Join us as we highlight our longest-tenured occupational therapists:
Amy Juneau, originally from Cottonport, LA, began working with Therapy Center in 2002 as a COTA. She chose this career because she “wanted to be able to help individuals return to their maximum independence”. Amy currently works in our partner facility, Courtyard Nursing Home & Assisted Living and considers her main responsibility to “be the voice for her patients”! The most rewarding part of her job is “seeing patients return home”. Amy’s dedication to her patients, profession and to us has made her an invaluable team member!
