Carley Mahaffey
102 Ray Drive Belle Vernon, PA 15012 • 423-276-9997 • Cmahaff2@outlook.com• carleymahaffeyot.weebly.com
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN Anticipated May 2022
College of Health Professions, Master’s of Occupational Therapy Accredited by ACOTE
University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, TN August 2019
Bachelor of Science in Education, Recreation and Sports Management Major Accredited by NRPA & AALR
• Concentration: Therapeutic Recreation || Minor: Psychology
LEVEL II FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center- Pediatric Services, Nashville, TN Jan.- Apr. 2022
• Provided comprehensive occupational therapy services for a caseload of 25 clients and lead sensorimotor and
developmental group therapy sessions for two classrooms in the Mama Lere Hearing School
• Evaluated clients using client/caregiver interviews, clinical observations, and standardized assessments such as the
PDMS-2, BOT-2, Child Sensory Profile, PEDI, PEDICAT, and BeeryVMI
• Created a parent and therapist educational handout on tactile processing and grading sensory exposure with
sensory bins as part of an in-service assignment
Peninsula Behavioral Health Hospital, Louisville, TN Sept.- Dec. 2021
• Provided sensorimotor, life skills, social skills, & discussion-oriented group therapy to a daily caseload of 75-85
clients and evaluated clients with mental health diagnoses under the supervision of an occupational therapist
• Developed a community-supported, routine clothing drive to supply a clothing closet for homeless & low-income
clients as part of an in-service assignment
LEVEL I FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Omni Home Health Care, Canonsburg, PA || Home Health Rotation Jun. 2021
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS ||Inpatient Acute Care Rotation Mar. 2021
Methodist North Hospital, Memphis, TN || Outpatient Pediatric Rotation Sept. 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Personal Care Assistant
Public Partnerships PPL, Memphis, TN Sept. 2020-Aug. 2021
• Assisted young adult client with autism in ADL completion, community participation, and implementation of daily
educational activities
Self Employed, Knoxville, TN Jan. 2017-Dec. 2019
• Assisted adolescent client with cerebral palsy in ADL completion and leisure, school, and social participation at home
and during family travel
• Recommended adaptive equipment to increase independence and safety during ADL’s
Graduate Teaching Assistant- Gross Anatomy
UTHSC, Memphis, TN Jan.-Mar. 2021
• Aided faculty and students on dissections during gross cadaver lab
• Created learning material to tutor lecture material on an individual and small groups basis
West Hills Baptist Church
Special Needs Staff, Knoxville, TN Aug.-Dec. 2019
• Provided support, encouragement, and behavior management to children with disabilities on educational
assignments to promote independence and success during class
Therapeutic Recreation Internships
Cornerstone of Recovery, Louisville, TN– 560hrs May-Aug. 2019
• Planned, implemented, and documented interventions to adults 18+ in recovery for substance abuse
• Documented participation, behavioral observations, and program effectiveness for individual participants
Koinonia Foundation, Knoxville, TN– 140hrs Jan.-May 2019
• Devised, budgeted, and supervised an Equestrian & Recreation Day Camp for adults with disabilities as a major
project
Benchmark Physical Therapy, Knoxville, TN– 140hrs Aug.-Dec. 2018
• Implemented Halloween fine motor interventions as a major project under supervision of a pediatric occupational
therapist as well as observations in pediatrics and hand therapy
Community Service
Koinonia Foundation Virtual Pen Pal Program- 10 hours Jan.-Apr. 2021
• Created online activities to promote success in school and appropriate social behaviors for a 6-year-old with autism
Spread the Word to End the Word Day, Memphis, TN- 20 hours Mar. 2020, Mar. 2021
• Planned, facilitated, and recruited volunteers for both the inaugural and second STWTETW day at UTHSC
• Taught a zoom lesson and discussion session on the topic of “inclusion” for UTHSC SOTA members and raised $357
for Special Olympics TN
Night to Shine Prom, Memphis, TN- 5 hours Feb. 2020
• Ensured my assigned buddy partook in all desired activities and enjoyed a night of dancing and playing games
Koinonia Foundation, Knoxville, TN
Camp Koinonia, Koinonia Retreat, Camp Oginali- 977 hours
Counselor Oct. 2016, Apr. 2017, Oct. 2018, Oct. 2019
• Provided 1:1 assistance to adolescent with cerebral palsy during a week-long, overnight camp
• Supported adults with diagnosis of autism, intellectual disability, and cerebral palsy on ADL’s and social participation
Head Counselor Sept. 2018, Apr. 2019
• Managed a group of children with disabilities and provided expert advice and assistance to their counselors
• Responsible for schedule, conflict resolution, and general advising for five children with down syndrome and
counselors
Activity Leader Oct. 2017, Apr. 2018
• Planned and implemented therapeutic interventions for music and movement, sports and games, special events,
and ropes courses to improve physical and cognitive functioning
• Planned, adapted, and modified all interventions in “Musical Showdown” based on age range and functioning level
Camp Cliffview- 20 hours
Activity Staff, Unicoi, TN Sept. 2019
• Assisted on the adaptive ropes course during the camp by managing equipment and encouraging participation
Cedar Bluff Preschool Adaptive Playground Opening/Field Day- 10 hours
Event Coordinator, Knoxville, TN May 2019
• Recruited by Cedar Bluff Preschool School Board to plan age-appropriate activities, recruit volunteers, and lead a
field day in honor of the opening of their adaptive playground
LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, & AWARDS
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), UTHSC Chapter President & TNOTA Student Representative Jan. 2020
Pi Theta Epsilon Honors Society for Occupational Therapy (PTE), Fundraising Committee & Lifetime Member Aug. 2020
Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center, Board Member Aug. 2020
TNOTA Student Excellence Award, awarded scholarship at TNOTA conference Sept. 2021
Imhotep Society, awarded to select students for outstanding leadership and service to UTHSC Apr. 2021
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity UTHSC Chapter, Member Jan. 2021
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Member Feb. 2020
Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association (TNOTA), Member Feb. 2020
Gold Service Medallion Recipient, by UTK for 1,577 service hours May 2019
When I Gave My Love Award, by Koinonia Foundation for outstanding dedication and leadership Apr. 2019
Mia Pruett Scholarship Award, by Koinonia Foundation for perseverance and patience Apr. 2017
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
Serving the Underserved, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare and Church Health Nov. 2020
First Aid & BLS CPR/AED Certified, American Heart Association Aug. 2020-2022
PUBLICATIONS
Mitchell, A., Henley, M., Hill, L., Inman, S., King, M.G., Lopez, S., & Mahaffey, C. (May 2021). Long Term Outcomes in Children
with Acute Flaccid Myelitis [Critically Appraised Topic].
