Erika Rose Bachmeier

erika.bachmeier@student.northlandcollege.edu
(605) 290-1961
1318 South Wells Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401

EDUCATION
Central High School- Aberdeen, SD
High School Diploma

2007-2011

University of North Dakota- Grand Forks, ND

Pre-Occupational Therapy

2011-2014

Northland Community and Technical College

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2014-2016

EXPERIENCE
Level I Fieldwork
Northland Community and Technical College
Fall 2015- Spring 2016
4 weeks of experience in Psychosocial and Physical Occupational Therapy treatments with all
ages ranging from infant to elderly

Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant (TA)

University of North Dakota

August 2013
Creatively engaged students to promote retention of anatomy (human cadaver) material and
enhance teamwork skills while working with other TAs

75 Hours of Occupational Therapy Job Shadowing

Avera St. Lukes- Aberdeen, SD
Summer 2013
Hours were completed in nursing homes, hospitals, outpatient settings, and the South Dakota
School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

STUDENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

President of Occupational Therapy Assistant Club
Northland Community and Technical College
Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Prepare and lead weekly meetings. Brainstorm fundraising and Occupational therapy awareness
events and partake in events.
Set up volunteer opportunities

Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children

April 2016

Grand Forks, ND
Helped prepare food bags for kids in Haiti

Occupational Therapy Assistant Club Student Delegate

Northland Community and Technical College

April 2015
Members of the OTA Club voted for one student to represent the school/club at the American
Occupational Therapy Association Conference in Nashville, TN.

Vice President of Autism Speaks U

University of North Dakota

November 2013 Spring 2014
Prepare and supervise meetings. Brainstorm ideas for fundraising events.

Delta Gamma Sorority

University of North Dakota
September 2012- 2014
Volunteer in community service, demonstrate time management skills and commit to sorority
obligations.

Volunteer at North Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Grand Forks, ND
September 2012-2014
Interact and assist students by helping with school activities and organizing events.

Volunteer at Valley Elder Care Nursing Home

Grand Forks, ND
September 2012-2014
Assist in transporting and supporting the elderly in daily tasks. Provide companionship through
conversation and interaction.