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David Izarraras

Perris,CA

Summary

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
David Izarraras