Damariz Garcia
Roswell
Summary
Empathetic and gentle Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Known for strong time management and organization. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Experience in setting appointments, answering patient questions, managing patient accounts, and maintaining office inventory. Easily multi-tasks in fast-paced environments. Bilingual in Spanish and English with excellent interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rio Rancho
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Assisted patients with PROM/AROM and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient needs and adapted treatment plans accordingly to maximize results.
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual patient.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
- Evaluated patients'' progress towards goals regularly, adjusting treatments accordingly for optimal improvement rates.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Educated families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Roswell, NM05.2021
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Critical thinking
- Good listening skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Computer skills
- Cultural awareness
- Clerical
- Organization
- Scheduling and calendar
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rio Rancho
10.2021 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Center Of Albuquerque
10.2021 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
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