Compassionate COTA with 5 years of experience working with Pediatric, Geriatric and Acute-Care individuals in school, home-health, outpatient and inpatient settings. My strong interpersonal skills and dedication to provide the best client-centered therapeutic interventions have aided my success to maximize the clients' functional potential and quality of life.
Skills
Bilingual
CPR certified
Interpersonal skills allowing effective communication and interaction with patients, families, healthcare providers, and other healthcare professionals.
Empathetic approach and able to build great patient rapport establishing trusting relationships with patients and caregivers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great time management skills
Demonstrate effective observation skills and monitor patient progress
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Education
Navarro CollegeMidlothian, TX, Expected in 04/2016 – –Associate of Science:Occupational Therapy Assistant - GPA:
NBCOT License : # 214309
Expiration Date : 10/31/2021
Work History
Alternate Solutions Health Network - COTA Cincinnati, OH, 09/2021 - Current
Provide pediatric client-centered therapy in a outpatient/school setting with emphasis in Sensory-integration who serves a population of CP, Autism, ADHD/ADD, Sensory Processing disorder, developmental delay and/or cognitive/ psycho-social impairments.
Plan and implement individualized treatments consisting of sensory modulation, self-regulation, emotional regulation, vestibular rehabilitation, GM/FM coordination, bilateral coordination, hand-eye coordination, play skills, social skills, confidence, self-care tasks and handwriting.
Collaborate with teachers, play therapist, OTR, SLP and school director to ensure the best functional outcome.
Educate and provided caregivers/staff with HEP and/or sensory diet that is consistent with plan of care in order to progress with performance and achieve desirable outcomes.
Consistently completed daily notes while documenting functional progress
Planed and provided a range of centered-care therapeutic treatments including therapeutic exercise; ADL training, NMRE, Cardio Rehab, energy conservation techniques, cognitive training and family/care giver training to patients recovering from CVA, amputation TBI, Orthopedic injuries, disabling diseases, dementia and Alzheimer's.
Worked with clients to reach their highest level of independence through ADL/ IADL training, use of modalities when appropriate, assessments and use of proper AD/AE while observing patient safety.
Collaborated with supervising OT, physicians, social worker, PT, family/patient and SLP regarding progression in STG/LTG goals and discharge plans.
Provided family/caregiver training to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, safety measures and prevent disability and injury.
Completed daily notes and weekly progress notes for weekly meetings while maintaining good productivity.
Alternate Solutions Health Network - COTA Fairfax, VA, 12/2016 - 05/2020
Worked under the supervision of OTR following POC while providing client-centered interventions to patient's with Autism, Down Syndrome, CP, Developmental Delay, Sensory processing disorder, Cognitive and/or psycho-social impairments.
Implemented client-centered treatments focusing on sensory integration, motor control, self-care tasks, FM/GM coordination, NMRE, handwriting, feeding, behavioral/cognition and strengthening/ROM.
Modified treatments and provided a range of training techniques adhering to the patient's needs ensuring a positive and effective outcome in the patient's goals.
Communicated with caregivers regarding concerns, goals, barriers and provided positive feedback and encouragement.
Communicated with OTR and multidisciplinary team regarding POC, barriers, safety concerns and progress to maximize the patients potential in therapy.
Provided caregiver training in ADLs/IADLs, proper use of adaptive equipment /DME and environmental modifications.
Educated and provided caregivers with HEP and/or sensory diet that is consistent with plan of care in order to progress with performance and achieve desirable outcomes.
Consistently completed daily notes while documenting functional progress.
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