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Ashley Ortega, COTA

Tomball

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with experience supporting patients in ICU, LTAC, and inpatient settings. Skilled in assisting with neuro-rehabilitation, functional mobility, transfer training, and activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, bathing, and feeding. Knowledgeable in promoting improvements in fine motor skills, cognition, sensory processing, strength, endurance, and functional independence. Committed to patient safety and providing clear, supportive education to patients, families, and caregivers on home programs and transfer techniques. Works collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nexus Children's Hospital-Shenandoah
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct occupational therapy services in ICU, LTAC, & inpatient settings.
  • Assist patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing, bathing and self-feeding.
  • Helping improve fine motor, visual perception, cognition & and sensory processing skills.
  • Improve strength, endurance, ROM, and functional independence.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on conditions, treatments, home exercises, transfer training, & how to safely utilize DME.

Level II Fieldwork Student

Carlin Speech Pathology & Associates
03.2024 - 05.2024

Level II Fieldwork Student

Nexus Children's Hospital-Shenandoah
01.2024 - 03.2024

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lone Star College-Tomball Health Science Building
700 Graham Dr, Tomball, TX 77375
05.2024

Skills

  • Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Mobility and Transfer Training
  • ADL/IADL training
  • Serial Casting and Splinting
  • Sensory Stimulation
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Patient Safety
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Neuro; TBI, SCI, Disorders of Consciousness

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nexus Children's Hospital-Shenandoah
08.2024 - Current

Level II Fieldwork Student

Carlin Speech Pathology & Associates
03.2024 - 05.2024

Level II Fieldwork Student

Nexus Children's Hospital-Shenandoah
01.2024 - 03.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lone Star College-Tomball Health Science Building