ANDREA GRZECH
Westlake,FL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a successful history of managing rehabilitation services, promoting patient-centered care, and improving therapeutic programs. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving positive outcomes. Strong organizational and leadership skills, with a reliable and adaptable approach to meeting changing needs. With 15 years of experience in SNF, ALF, Home Health, and Memory care settings, highly service-oriented and dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehab Services /COTA-L
Legacy Healthcare Services
10.2023 - Current
- Ensured appropriate staffing levels and scheduling to optimize both patient care and staff morale.
- Developed interdisciplinary collaboration for improved patient care and streamlined service delivery.
- Established strong partnerships with external organizations, enhancing referral networks and community resources for patients.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing innovative rehab programs and treatment plans.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
- Used Nethealth to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through compassionate care and clear communication about treatment objectives.
- Documented patient progress accurately and consistently, enabling efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in ALF Memory care settings.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Utilized standardized assessments within scope of practice to measure baseline functioning levels of patients before initiating therapy services.
- Delivered high-quality care by continuously refining treatment methods based on evidence-based practice principles.
- Provided ongoing support to patients during their recovery journey by addressing any concerns or barriers they may face during the rehabilitation process.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on advancements within the field of occupational therapy.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
- Assisted patients in achieving greater independence through adaptive equipment training and environmental modifications.
- Used Nethealth to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
LifeCare of Florida LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual patient.
- Efficiently managed time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and individualized care.
- Supported patient recovery by implementing therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Home settings.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
- Assisted in the design of adaptive equipment for patients, increasing their independence in daily living tasks.
- Enhanced patient progress by providing one-on-one assistance during therapy sessions.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Signature Healthcare of Palm Beach
11.2009 - 02.2023
- Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment
- Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans
- Assist with DOR duties including scheduling, attending PPS meetings, and projecting minutes
- Acting DOR when DOR is not present
- Experience with Rehab Optima
- Apart of bowel and bladder program
- Implementing therapeutic activities and exercises to meet short term and long term goals
- Clinical instructor to fieldwork 1 and 2 OTA students
- Aid patients in bathing, dressing and grooming themselves
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Axiom Home Health
10.2021 - 09.2022
- PRN
- Select therapy activities to fit Patients' needs and capabilities
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of patients
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment
- Aid patients in dressing, bathing and grooming themselves
- Implementing therapeutic activities and exercises to meet short term and long term goals
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
- Experience with Pariox
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Axis Home Health
07.2018 - 10.2021
- PRN
- Select therapy activities to fit Patients' needs and capabilities
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of patients
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment
- Aid patients in dressing, bathing and grooming themselves
- Implementing therapeutic activities and exercises to meet short term and long term goals
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
- Experience with Kinnser
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Boca Raton Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 04.2016
- PRN
- Select therapy activities to fit Patients' needs and capabilities
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of patients
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment
- Aid patients in dressing, bathing and grooming themselves
- Implementing therapeutic activities and exercises to meet short term and long term goals
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
- Experience with Casamba
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Manor care Boynton Beach
05.2009 - 01.2016
- PRN
- Select therapy activities to fit Patients' needs and capabilities
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of patients
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment
- Aid patients in dressing, bathing and grooming themselves
- Implementing therapeutic activities and exercises to meet short term and long term goals
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2009
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Central High School
Wellington, FL05.2006
Skills
- Personable
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Team work
- Communicate
- Creativity
- Schedule management
- Problem solving
- Dependable
- Patient care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Therapy services management
References
References upon request
Timeline
Director of Rehab Services /COTA-L
Legacy Healthcare Services
10.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services
02.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
LifeCare of Florida LLC
09.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Axiom Home Health
10.2021 - 09.2022
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Axis Home Health
07.2018 - 10.2021
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Boca Raton Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 04.2016
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Signature Healthcare of Palm Beach
11.2009 - 02.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Manor care Boynton Beach
05.2009 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Central High School
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
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