Kaley Smith
Lucedale
Summary
Adaptable and compassionate professional experienced in personal caregiving and therapy support. Strong communication skills and interdisciplinary collaboration promote client comfort, safety, and quality of care. Committed to delivering exceptional, client-centered care to individuals in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Acumen Fiscal Agency
Mobile, AL
12.2025 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support to the client, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, transportation, and regular exercise routines
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
Therapy Technician
Southeast Rehabilitation
Lucedale, MS
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted therapists with patient care, including therapeutic exercises and daily activities to enhance mobility and recovery
- Maintained equipment and therapy tools, ensuring readiness for patient sessions
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in hard copy health records
- Assisted with front desk operations, including patient check-in/check-out and appointment scheduling
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2026
High School Diploma -
George County High School
Lucedale, MS05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine: Exercise Science
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS04-2022
Associate of Arts -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12-2019
Skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Compassionate care
- Communication skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Multitasking
- Organization
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Acumen Fiscal Agency
12.2025 - Current
Therapy Technician
Southeast Rehabilitation
04.2022 - 02.2023
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
University of South Alabama
High School Diploma -
George County High School
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine: Exercise Science
Belhaven University
Associate of Arts -
Meridian Community College
Clinical Experience
Gulfport Memorial Hospital / Gulfport, MS
Acute Care Clinical Rotation | May 2025 – August 2025
- Provided evaluations and treatment interventions for patients with diverse medical conditions in an acute care setting under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist
- Assisted with ADLs, functional mobility, transfer training, and discharge planning
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe and effective patient care
- Monitored vital signs, activity tolerance, and patient safety during treatment sessions
Hattiesburg Clinic Physical Rehabilitation – Tatum Park / Hattiesburg, MS
Outpatient Orthopedic & Hand Therapy Clinical Rotation | August 2025 – November 2025
- Performed evaluations and implemented client-centered treatment interventions for orthopedic and upper extremity conditions under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
- Assisted with hand therapy interventions including scar management, edema management, tendon gliding, ROM, and therapeutic exercise
- Participated in orthotic fabrication and upper extremity rehabilitation treatment planning
- Provided patient education to support functional recovery, safety, and independence