Dynamic and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with hands-on experience in Post Acute Care and Hand Therapy. Skilled in implementing individualized treatment interventions and maintaining accurate EMR documentation. Ability to deliver individualized care to diverse populations and post-acute patients, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life. Seeking to contribute my skills to a team, as well as to grow and learn more skills, to become a better COTA.
Work History
Fieldwork 2B
All Star Physical Therapy
Anchorage, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
Implement individualized therapy intervention aimed at improving hand strength, range of motion, and fine motor coordination.
Provide patient education on home exercises, splinting techniques, and adaptive strategies for daily activities.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatment sessions, progress, and any change of response to treatment.
Modality training, Cold Laser, under the supervision of PAM-certified OT.
Fieldwork 2A
Ramona Rehabilitation and Post Acute Care Center
Hemet, CA
07.2024 - 09.2024
Working on ADL training with various diagnoses; Ortho, CVA, SCI, Cardiac.
Creating interventions to best meet clients' goals and progress toward goals under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary team, including physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and nurses, to ensure a holistic and comprehensive approach to patient rehabilitation.
Educate patients and families on exercises and activities to enhance physical and cognitive abilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA
01-2025
Skills
Ability to maintain a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams
Ability to implement treatment intervention and use progress documentation, including the use of electronic medical records (EMR)
Time management: flexible, and adaptable
Strong therapeutic use of self
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Fieldwork 2B
All Star Physical Therapy
09.2024 - 12.2024
Fieldwork 2A
Ramona Rehabilitation and Post Acute Care Center
07.2024 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stanbridge University
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