Mental Health
Hand Therapy
Women's Health
Ainsley Ditlefsen
Eagan
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated occupational therapy professional with experience at Phillips Neighborhood Clinic, excelling in patient care and documentation. Proven interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills enhance collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to delivering client-centered care while maintaining attention to detail and reliability in all tasks. Certified in CPR/AED, ensuring safety and professionalism.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Outreach Chair
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
Minneapolis, MN
12.2025 - Current
- Organized volunteer opportunities within the local community
- Connected with local occupational therapists for educational meetings or mentorship opportunities
- Assisted members of SOTA on ongoing initiatives.
Volunteer
Phillips Neighborhood Clinic
Minneapolis, MN
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
- Provided support and care for patients and offered knowledge and services within the occupational therapy scope of practice to ensure quality, client-centered care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to facilitate patient care.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Conducted play group sessions with children to improve skills on play-based learning and development, and learn how to problem-solve on a whim.
- Completed evaluations and assessments with a pediatric population to gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively complete documentation with the given population.
- Observed children in a school setting to understand how an occupational therapist may assist this population.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Professional Rehabilitation Consultants
Minneapolis, MN
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Observed occupational therapists working in an outpatient mental health setting to improve my knowledge and skills of working in this setting.
- Conducted occupational therapy assessments and evaluations with patients to expand my understanding and skills in evaluation, intervention, and documentation.
- Asked staff questions to gain deeper insight into the occupational therapy outpatient mental health setting.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Presbytarian Homes - Boutwells Landing
Oak Park Heights, MN
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted life enrichment coordinators in running resident groups to gain experience working with an older adult population.
- Conducted evaluations and assessments with residents to gain more experience in documentation.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - UMN Workplace Wellness
Minneapolis, MN
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted fieldwork evaluations, assessments, and documentation, including occupational profiles, fatigue severity scales, SOAP notes, and BiFIPs to gain a deeper understanding on how to complete documentation as an occupational therapist.
- Conducted sessions with a team of occupational therapy students and a client to provide client-centered care, and deepen our skills working as occupational therapists and on the OT process.
- Collaborated with a team of occupational therapy students to provide adequate care and a successful treatment plan for our client.
Intake Scribe
Midwest ENT
Woodbury, MN
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Documented notes on patient history of current or past illness, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications, and allergies, which allowed me to increase my skills in documentation.
- Collaborated directly with doctors, physician assistants (PAs), and nurses by relaying patient information to them, improving my communication and synthesis skills.
- Assisted doctors, PAs, and nurses during visits and after visits when needed.
- Cleaned rooms and equipment after patient visits.
Pre Occupational Therapy Club
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Attended informational and social meetings to create new relationships and learn more about the profession for my future endeavors and professional goals.
Shadowing Student
Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury, MN
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Observed licensed occupational therapist's working in both acute care and in the emergency department, deepening my understanding of working in these settings.
- Discussed questions and opinions with OTs to understand specific aspects of working in these settings.
Shadowing Student
Fraser
Minneapolis, MN
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Observed occupational therapy sessions with a licensed OT working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to gain experience working with this population.
- Discussed questions and thoughts with licensed OT to understand how to effectively and successfully work with the observed population.
Personal Trainer
The Exercise Coach
Eden Prairie, MN
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Designed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals.
- Conducted one-on-one, two-on-one, and three-on-one training sessions, ensuring proper technique and safety.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted training plans as needed.
- Educated clients on nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and wellness to enhance overall health.
- Collaborated with other personal trainers to create a positive and safe environment for clients.
Bakery Team Member
Whole Foods Market
Edina, MN
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted in the daily production of baked goods, ensuring quality and freshness standards were met.
- Operated baking equipment, adhering to safety protocols and maintenance schedules.
- Managed inventory levels, restocking supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Engaged in positive customer service skills to ensure great care was taken with customers.
Stylist
Francesca's
Bloomington, MN
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Stocked inventory to ensure adequate amounts of clothing were out on shelves and hangers at all times.
- Ran the register to check shoppers out.
- Provided assistance and opinions to shoppers when looking for specific clothing items.
- Collaborated with team members to create innovative styling trends, enhancing boutique offerings.
- Engaged in positive customer service skills to ensure the best care was given to clientele.
Confirmation Leader
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Apple Valley, MN
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Instructed sixth through eighth graders, teaching values from the Bible and guiding craft related activities.
Food Runner
Punch Neapolitan Pizza
Eagan, MN
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered food orders promptly to customers, ensuring exceptional service quality.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for efficient food preparation and timely deliveries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Assisted in training new staff on food handling procedures and service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2023
High School Diploma -
Eagan High School
Eagan, MN06-2019
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Professionalism
Affiliations
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) member
Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA) member
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) member
Certification
CPR/AED Certified
- CPR/AED Training - 8/12/2024-8/31/2026
Interests
Timeline
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Minneapolis Public Schools
02.2026 - 04.2026
Community Outreach Chair
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
12.2025 - Current
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Professional Rehabilitation Consultants
12.2025 - 12.2025
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Presbytarian Homes - Boutwells Landing
03.2025 - 04.2025
Volunteer
Phillips Neighborhood Clinic
09.2024 - Current
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - UMN Workplace Wellness
09.2024 - 11.2024
Intake Scribe
Midwest ENT
05.2023 - 09.2023
Shadowing Student
Woodwinds Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2023
Pre Occupational Therapy Club
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
09.2022 - 05.2023
Shadowing Student
Fraser
09.2022 - 11.2022
Personal Trainer
The Exercise Coach
02.2022 - 11.2022
Bakery Team Member
Whole Foods Market
05.2020 - 10.2020
Stylist
Francesca's
06.2019 - 09.2019
Food Runner
Punch Neapolitan Pizza
06.2018 - 01.2019
Confirmation Leader
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
09.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Minnesota
High School Diploma -
Eagan High School