Bahar Tavakolian Saleh, OTR/L

Temecula Healthcare Center | Temecula, CA

Level IIB Fieldwork | 09/2023-12/2023

• Performed comprehensive evaluations of residents to determine their physical and cognitive abilities, using assessments including the Modified Barthel Index, BIMS, MMT, and ROM to create personalized goals for improved function and quality of life.
• Provided hands-on therapy interventions, including fine and gross motor exercises, coordination activities, motor performance retraining, and cognitive rehabilitation to residents with stroke, dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc.
• Assisted residents in regaining or maintaining skills related to self-care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting as well as incorporated adaptations to promote safety and independence.
• Communicated with other disciplines regarding resident progress and collaborated on treatment sessions as deemed appropriate.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

Ascencia | Glendale, CA

Level IIA Fieldwork | 05/2023- 08/2023

• Developed an 8-week group program called "Pathways to Wellness" using Cole's 7 Steps to create opportunities for increased occupational engagement and wellness and decreased social isolation among the unhoused population.
• Provided group-based interventions 2x/week to educate on the importance of physical education, sleep, self-care, nutrition, and leisure participation to foster health promotion and create meaningful occupations.
• Completed individual evaluations using mental health assessments including the COPM, PSQI, Interest Checklist.
• Conducted individual consultations/interventions, covering stress-relief techniques, mindfulness exercises, and healthy coping mechanisms for individuals with a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.

• California Board of Occupational Therapy [License #26705]
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, INC Occupational Therapy Registered OTR [Certification #514642]
• Certified Neuro Practitioner
• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety