Carla Garcia
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 7 years of experience working with pediatric and geriatric population. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ashton Medical Lodge
10.2017 - 04.2022
- Comforted patients during challenging exercises to promote endurance and healing
- Administered therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patient quality of life
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care and experience
- Reported to supervisors on patients' progress, attitudes and behavior
- Assisted in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills and use of adaptive equipment
- Communicated and collaborated with other healthcare professionals involved with care of patient
- Aided patients in dressing and grooming
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Terrace West
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities, provided encouragement
- Aided patients in dressing and grooming
- Reported to supervisors on patients' progress, attitudes and behavior
- Communicated and collaborated with other healthcare professionals involved with care of patient
- Aided patients in dressing and grooming
- Observed and recorded patients' progress, attitudes and behavior and maintained information in client records
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pamela Rowe MA CCC SLP LLC Pediatrics Home Health
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Improved, designed and led activities to promote sensory-motor development among pediatric patients.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Carlton Care Therapy
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Midland Medical Lodge
03.2023 - Current
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Enhanced patient recovery through the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations to improve patients' daily living skills, facilitating greater independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, enhancing patient rehabilitation and recovery.
Education
A.S - Occupational Therapy
Eastern New Mexico University
Roswell, NM05.2017
Skills
- Fine motor skills development
- Fall prevention strategies
- Activity analysis
- Collaborative teamwork
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Home modification planning
- Handwriting improvement
- Pediatric therapy techniques
- Team collaboration
Certification
New Mexico OTA license, OT-2024-0118
Texas OTA license, 214800
CPR certification
References
- Sandra Gutierrez, COTA gtz.sandra49@yahoo.com
- Dorothy Gomez, COTA, Ashton Medical Lodge, dgomez0129@hotmail.com
- Pamela Rowe, Clinical Director, Pamela Rowe MA, CCC-SLP LLC, bossproweslp@gmail.com
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Midland Medical Lodge
03.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Carlton Care Therapy
06.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pamela Rowe MA CCC SLP LLC Pediatrics Home Health
05.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Terrace West
02.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ashton Medical Lodge
10.2017 - 04.2022
A.S - Occupational Therapy
Eastern New Mexico University
New Mexico OTA license, OT-2024-0118
Texas OTA license, 214800
CPR certification
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