Danielle Cicala-Guillen OTR/L: Senior Living Community and House Calls with FOX Rehabilitation

In this episode, I am joined by Danielle who shares her occupational therapy journey from the early discovery of OT —  leading to her current work with Fox Rehab. In this honest conversation, she shares her personal reflections and perspectives along the way; as well as the challenges of working in Senior Living Communities (SLCs) and house calls/home health OT. *Curious about occupational therapy in the home health setting? **Curious about Danielle’s experience with Fox Rehab? ***Then this episode is for you!https://www.instagram.com/daniellecicala/TIMESTAMPS:(0:51) Danielle’s Occupational Therapy Story(3:18) Occupational Therapy School Experience(8:12) Danielle’s Fieldwork 2 Experiences (14:22) Starting out as a new grad OT — leading to your current day work (19:07) Transitioning to Fox Rehabilitation & your favorite aspects(25:45) The “not so favorite” aspects of being an OT in this setting | challenges to expect for someone who might be interested in home health/house calls(29:53) Danielle’s current lifestyle & routine as an Occupational Therapist(35:28) Favorite or “go-to” interventions that you like to do?(40:29) Danielle’s Memorable moments with clients/patients(43:05) Any advice or perspective for a new grad occupational therapist that might be interested in starting out in home health?(45:12) Diving deeper into FOX’s Mentorship | what does it look like in your experience?(49:03) Long term goals as an occupational therapist?