Sydney L.

Hedges, MOT, OTR/L

617 Cambridge Dr. Santa Barbara CA, 93111

Phone: 805-722-9124 E-Mail: shedges@students.llu.edu; sydhedges.weebly.com

Professional Summary
Occupational Therapist offering professional and experienced care for patients with
varying motor and developmental needs. Eager to offer creative opportunities and patient
centered care to assist individuals in reaching their fullest potential.

EDUCATION
Master of Occupational Therapy, Loma Linda University 2023
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Westmont College 2017

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Occupational Therapy Association 2023

WORK EXPERIENCE
Respite Care/Caretaker, Santa Barbara 2021
• Supervised and assisted young children and adults with varying special
needs; assisted with therapy sessions
Elite Performance Center/ Physical Therapy Aide, Santa Barbara 2020
• Educated and directed patients through exercise programs
Live-In Caretaker, Santa Barbara 2019
• Implemented a daily and nightly routine for a woman with Down syndrome
Alpha Resource Center/Event Coordinator/DSP, Santa Barbara 2019
• Direct Support Professional and 2 ½ years of management experience
with Katie’s Fund: a social/recreational program for 80 young adults with
special needs
• Supervised participants and managed staff members during weekly events,
and trips. Coordinated time schedules, events, and medication routine

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Fieldwork Level 1/Collective Care, Loma Linda, 2022
• Service-Learning experience which partnered with ICRC and will be creating 5
educational PowerPoints for caretakers of individuals with neurological
disorders.
Fieldwork Level 1/Anderson Elementary, San Bernardino 2022
• Evaluated a treated a student with special needs in a secondary transition
program
Fieldwork Level 1/Ergonomics in Dentistry, Loma Linda School of Dentistry 2021
• Instructed dental students at Loma Linda University on proper body
mechanics and positioning during their daily routine and work environment
 Sydney L. Hedges, MOT, OTR/L
617 Cambridge Dr. Santa Barbara CA, 93111

Phone: 805-722-9124 E-Mail: shedges@students.llu.edu; sydhedges.weebly.com

RESEARCH PROJECTS 2022

• Completed a mixed method study titled, “Comparing Functional Outcomes of
Stroke Survivors’ Participation in Traditional Occupational Therapy Versus
Computer-Based Therapy as an Adjunct

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Napa Center 2021
• Provided hands-on assistance with patients during CME and ADL therapies
Pediatric Therapy Network 2018
• Conversed with parents, encouraged patients during sessions, cleaned the
equipment used, and aided the therapists
Santa Barbara Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital 2017
• Conversed with patients, assisted during meals, cleaned equipment needed

AWARDS
 Occupational Therapy Alumni Scholarship Award 2022