Andrea Torres
Billerica,MA
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with Experience working in the Geriatric setting providing individual and group treatments to improve independence with ADL's, strengthening, improved balance and cognitive skills. Enjoys helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA/L
Bear Mountain Healthcare
Lowell, Massachusetts
09.2023 - Current
- Assists with patient assessments and developed tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Monitors patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Provides support during therapy sessions, ensuring a safe environment.
- Provides individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
- Designs home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
- Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
- Developes treatment plans that addressed physical, cognitive, social and emotional, and safety-related issues.
COTA/L
Genesis Healthcare
Newton, Ma
10.2011 - Current
Expertly customized conventional Occupational therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.Compassionately assists patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries, joint replacements and strokes. Recommends equipment and in-home modifications. Consults with other direct-care staff and works with caregivers to implement home programs that achieved occupational therapy goals. Advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations. Provides the highest quality of care to patients and their families. Plans for discharges and communicates findings and progress in weekly meetings.
COTA/L
Genesis Healthcare
Brighton, MA
11.2006 - 10.2011
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Quinsigamond Community College
2006
Skills
- Time management proficiency
- Geriatrics experience
- Empathetic and patient
- Observant
- Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
- Cognitive Skills
- Muscle Strengthening
- Joint protection
- Balance
- Activities of Daily Living
- Work simplification
- Endurance
Certification
Occupational Therapy Assistant9/21/2006-Current#3019 Massachusetts CertificationAugust 19, 2006-Current #216911
Massachusetts Board of Allied Professions
Community Service
Volunteer, National MS Society, 2015
Timeline
COTA/L
Bear Mountain Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
COTA/L
Genesis Healthcare
10.2011 - Current
COTA/L
Genesis Healthcare
11.2006 - 10.2011
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Quinsigamond Community College