ARKADY MENIKHES
OTA
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record in providing compassionate care and support to residents. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, maintenance therapy, and creating a safe environment. Experienced in promoting good social behavior through engaging activities and offering emotional support. Proficient in assisting with personal hygiene tasks, transferring residents, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to monitor and report changes in residents' well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level II Fieldwork Student
WonderWorld Occupational Therapy PC
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assessed 13 patients' daily needs and goals for interventions based on initial evaluations
- Implemented client-centered, evidence-based interventions in both the Early Intervention Community and preschool IEP settings.
- Communicated daily with caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to report and assess the progress of my clients.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Contributed to developing nap protocols and sensory diets under the close supervision of an OTR.
- Documented daily notes and progress notes
- Acquired extensive knowledge of adaptive and assistive equipment.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Determined the best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assessed 18 patients' daily needs and goals for interventions based on initial evaluations
- Implemented treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Assisted patients with performing therapeutic activities and exercises to improve functional abilities for the performance of ADLs and IADLs
- Educated patients on Safety Precautions
- Documented the patient's daily and weekly progress to report to the supervising therapist
- Knowledge of adaptive and assistive equipment
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Developed strong time management skills to be able to handle a caseload with multiple patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Rehab Aide
Boro Park Center for Health Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisted 80 patients daily during ambulation to prevent injuries.
- Administered structured activities to socialize patients.
- Performed treatment procedures to improve the patient's functioning.
- Observed patients awaiting therapy or transportation to note needs and handle situations appropriately.
- Prepared patients for treatment by positioning, dressing, or removing external supports.
- Documented each patient case with updates in the computer system.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Use gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
Home Health Aid (HHA)
Betscare, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients in supporting independence and well-being.
- Provided mobility assistance, such as walking and regular exercise.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature, and blood pressure checks.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Home Health Assistant
Human Care Home Health Services
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients in supporting independence and well-being.
- Provided mobility assistance, such as walking and regular exercise.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature, and blood pressure checks.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep the care team updated.
Adult Day Care Assistant
Palm Beach Adult Day Care
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness and sanitation, and assigned station and service area organization.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or patient health status changes to the case manager.
- Engaged 40 patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate a trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure, and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Adult Day Care Assistant
Palm Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Factored in participants' abilities, needs, and interests in developing events and programs.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and participate in health-promoting leisure activities.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical well-being.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or patient health status changes to the case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness and sanitation, and assigned station and service area organization.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate a trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to the restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Maintained strong connections within the caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Supported the needs of 40+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY12-2024
Python Programming and Data Science Training - Information Technology
General Assembly NYC
Manhattan, NY07.2019
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems - Computer Forensics
DeVry University
New York City, NY09.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies and Humanities
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY08.2006
Skills
- Health promotion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
- Professional communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Time management abilities
- Self motivation
- Patient advocacy
Websites
Certification
CNA
Qualifications Summary
- Experience assisting residents with activities of daily lives
- FAP and Maintenance Therapy
- Assisted with providing a safe environment for residents
- Experience promoting good social behavior by conducting daily arts and crafts activities, trivia games, music, and reading activities
- Experience in providing good social and emotional support to promote morale
- Assisted in promoting resident's regular daily hygiene by helping them with showering, oral, peri care, incontinent care
- Experience with transferring residents from bed to wheelchair, commode, chair using gait belt, and Hoyer Lift
- Assisted LPNs and RNs in observing and reporting physical and emotional changes in a resident
Affiliations
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) member
- The Alpha Eta Society
- AOTA Member
- NYSOTA Member
Most Recent Employment
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Rehab Aid, 01/01/19, 12/31/23, Boro Park Center for Health Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aid (HHA), 01/01/95, 12/31/19, Brooklyn, NY, Betscare, Inc., 01/01/17, 12/31/19, Home Health Assistant, Human Care Home Health Services, 01/01/12, 12/31/17, Home Health Assistant, Palm Beach Adult Day Care, 01/01/07, 12/31/11, Adult Day Care Assistant, Palm Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 01/01/07, 12/31/11, Certified Nursing Assistant / Adult Day Care Assistant
Technical Acumen
Windows Server (2003, 2012, & 2008), Windows (10, 8.1, & 7), Cisco IOS, RedHat Linux, Ubuntu, Python, C#, C++, PowerBuilder, Java, HTML 5.0, JavaScript, CSS 3.0, ASP.NET, jQuery, WordPress, MySQL, MS SQL, Sybase, Postgresql, MS Access
Technology Experience
- ISFWW, Inc., Newburgh, NY, Technical Advisor | Front-End Web Developer, 01/01/03, 12/31/09, HTML 5.0, CSS 3.0, JavaScript, Reconfigured the company's website for more efficient sales
- Ziment Associates, Inc., Manhattan, NY, System Administrator | Desktop Support, 01/01/00, 12/31/03, Python, Implemented an internal identity management system to monitor software use within the company
- Object Application Systems (Socrates), Inc., Manhattan, NY, PowerBuilder Developer | Database Administrator (DBA), 01/01/98, 12/31/99, PowerBuilder, Java, SQL, Created a more efficient database that enhanced the speed of data retrieval
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 40 in the development of Socrates Banking Software.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Interests
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Photography
- Creative Writing
- Martial Arts
- Mindfulness Practices
- Swimming
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Food Tourism
- Road Trips
- Adventure Travel
- Outdoor Recreation
- Camping
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Virtual Reality
- Video Gaming
- Fundraising Events
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveQuote
Questions confine answers. When there are no longer questions, answers are no longer bound by them.
Lao Tzu
Software
Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Python
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork Student
WonderWorld Occupational Therapy PC
09.2024 - 11.2024
Level II Fieldwork Student
Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
06.2024 - 07.2024
Rehab Aide
Boro Park Center for Health Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 01.2023
Home Health Aid (HHA)
Betscare, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2019
Home Health Assistant
Human Care Home Health Services
01.2012 - 01.2017
Adult Day Care Assistant
Palm Beach Adult Day Care
01.2007 - 01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant / Adult Day Care Assistant
Palm Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems - Computer Forensics
DeVry University
Associate of Arts - General Studies and Humanities
Kingsborough Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mercy University
Python Programming and Data Science Training - Information Technology
General Assembly NYC
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