Ashley-Violet Cortez
Port Huron
Summary
Compassionate and purpose-driven Occupational Therapy Practitioner dedicated to providing quality care using clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and individualized treatment interventions with a team approach to promote each client in reaching his/her own goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
St. Clair County
07.2018 - Current
Floating COTA/L in 8+ buildings that operate under this company.
Providing holistic and client-centered skilled occupational therapy interventions to promote increased levels of independence and life enjoyment while maximizing safety and reducing risk of falls or injury.
-Wheelchair assessment, seating, positioning, and mobility training
-Adaptive and assistive equipment education and instruction
-ADL retraining with focus on restoring, adapting, and compensatory techniques
-Caregiver education and patient/caregiver training
-Therapeutic breathing techniques and implementation into functional activities
-Graded balance and strength training using self care tasks, functional therapeutic activities, and therapeutic exercise
-Environmental safety awareness and practice scenario training to assess safety in least restrictive environments
-Interdisciplinary team communication and collaboration to maximize rehab potential and optimize functional outcomes
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI06-2016
Skills
- Activity analysis
- Fall prevention strategies
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Dementia and memory care training
- Health promotion
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
07.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Macomb Community College
Continuing Education
TBA