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Cheryl Lambiase

Summary

Caring COTA with extensive experience working with geriatrics populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients' progress. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to create adaptations for patient activities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

OTA

Queen Annes
Hingham
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted occupational therapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Supported patients through exercises to enhance mobility and strength.
  • Documented patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare teams.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to refine patient care strategies.
  • Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to boost motivation and participation.
  • Provided direct care and interventions for individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
  • Created detailed records of evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge summaries.
  • Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions and reported changes promptly.

OTA

CareOne Weymouth
Weymouth
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated implementation of individualized treatment plans for occupational therapists.
  • Supported patients with exercises to enhance mobility and strength.
  • Documented patient progress and updated healthcare teams on developments.
  • Educated patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercise routines.
  • Set up equipment and maintained safe treatment environments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care strategies.
  • Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to boost motivation and participation.
  • Provided direct care and interventions for individuals with various disabilities.

COTA-L

Brush Hill Care Center
Milton
03.2021 - Current
  • Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.
  • Taught patients how to properly use therapy equipment.
  • Delivered high level of quality care and understanding to patients suffering from painful and debilitating conditions, including drug and Alcohol addiction.

COTA/L

Norton and Associates, INC
Cohasset
04.2007 - 04.2020
  • Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
  • Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
  • Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families.
  • Treated patients to improve, their highest level of independence with self care by ADL retraining using adaptive equipment and teaching.
  • Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.

COTA/L

Baypoint Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
Brockton
06.1998 - 04.2007

Sub-acute/ long term care facility. Working with patients with various ages 30 up to geriatric population.

Maximize functional levels of independence. Working towards increasing patient level of independence of the following areas: ADLs, home management, therapeutic exercise, balance and functional mobility. Experience with adaptive equipment and monitor feeding procedures.

Participate in weekly Medicare meeting and complete all required documentation

  • Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
  • Selected, modified and customized adaptive equipment and assistive technology for patients.

COTA/L

Colonial Nursing And Rehab Center
Weymouth
12.1995 - 01.1998
  • Partnered with rehabilitation team to develop programming addressing capabilities of each patient.
  • Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.
  • Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
  • Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
  • Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.

Education

Associate of Science - Allied Health / OTA Program

Mount Ida College
Newton Center, MA
05.1995

Skills

  • Problem resolution
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Organization
  • Process improvement
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Patient reception
  • Clinical team collaboration
  • Patient care standards

Timeline

OTA

Queen Annes
08.2024 - Current

OTA

CareOne Weymouth
02.2023 - 08.2024

COTA-L

Brush Hill Care Center
03.2021 - Current

COTA/L

Norton and Associates, INC
04.2007 - 04.2020

COTA/L

Baypoint Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
06.1998 - 04.2007

COTA/L

Colonial Nursing And Rehab Center
12.1995 - 01.1998

Associate of Science - Allied Health / OTA Program

Mount Ida College
Cheryl Lambiase