DILLAN TORRES
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate and results-oriented professional seeking to leverage relationship management strengths, occupational therapy expertise and previous patient care experience within a progressive and challenging position. Well-versed in establishing and implementing treatment/therapy plans and leisure activities according to individual patient needs. Adept at using observations and remedial history to assess the patient’s condition, needs and abilities. Expert interpersonal skills; able to build and sustain strong relationships with patients/clients and colleagues to inspire a shared commitment to overcoming physical limitations and promoting developmental growth and progression. Deeply committed to improving patient’s lives through passionate, creative and innovative care. Additional core competencies include: Direct Patient Care Patient Assessments/Observations Occupational Therapy Care Plan Development/Facilitation Developmental Progression/Growth Therapeutic Intervention Mentoring/Motivation Client/Patient Advocacy
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2021 - Current
- Assumes responsibility for caseloads of 15 - 18 short term and long term patients of various diagnoses daily
- Assumes responsibility for treatment of facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services
- Reviews medical information prior to treatment to determine patients treatment plan and ability to benefit from skilled services in accordance with patient's needs
- Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff and supervision of physical therapy staff
- Assumes responsibility for continual professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other appropriate learning experiences
- Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures on daily basis
- Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of rehab team
- Attends and participates in family meetings as appropriate
- Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and facility
- Conducts staff training/education as appropriate via formal and informal in services and consultations
- Reviews and follows policies and procedures outlined by facility and Rehabilitation, Inc., in short/long-term rehabilitation setting; performed/observed therapy and progress of elderly patients diagnosed with variety of physical disabilities
- Worked with elders that were dealing with physical limitations caused by their diagnosis; provided assistance with overcoming limitations, prevention and/or maintenance of wellness so that patients could live best quality of life as independent as possible.
Counselor
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK
01.2016 - Current
- Provide care to caseload of 15 - 20 individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities providing best quality of care attempting to reach their desired goals daily
- Interacted with adult and teenagers diagnosed with physical and developmental disabilities such as Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy etc
- In leisure camp site setting engaging in therapeutic, social and physical activities
- Assisted with performing daily living activities, care and providing companionship to promote healthy and meaningful experience
- Reinforcing safety of all campers at all times from any harm and/or during seizure activity
- Daily activity schedules utilized to help and interact with campers to leisure activities ensuring clients enjoy their experience
- Assist camper with preparation of meal plans before and after each meal, assuring each meal is eaten utilizing hand-over-hand techniques and/or verbal cues
- Aiding camper with medication management ensuring all medications are taken at all intervals throughout day.
Direct Support Professional
Independent Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Provide assistance and care to elderly family members within their home/assisted living settings
- Providing social interaction, companionship, love and care with caregivees within the household, assisted living facilities and/ or rehabilitation centers
- Supply companionship, provide assistance with activities of daily living including interactions and transfers throughout different activities, therapy appointments and dining areas within the assisted living facility
- Providing minimal assistance and adaptive techniques while performing activities of daily living to encourage more healthy and meaningful lifestyle
- Interacting with caregivees utilizing activities of interest such as card games, board games, word puzzles, bingo and more
- Assisting with transportation to and from the caregivee doctor appointments, adult day programs if any, any other leisure activities within the community
- Communicating daily to other family members within the household the status of the caregivee
- Interacting with elderly families suffering from physical, neurological and hearing impairments
- Provided live-in care for families in need due to speech and swallowing impairments
- Aiding with medication management ensuring all medications are taken at all intervals throughout the day
- Performing vitals on patients ensuring all are intact and that they are in a healthy condition.
Intern
VERONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Assist with providing teacher training, model activities to whole classrooms or small groups, and assist with team problem solving
- Engage with school activities such as attendance in individualized education program (IEP) meetings with cultural sensitivity, or to assist in goal planning, intervention/treatment and decision making for student quarterly meetings
- Assist with adapting school environment, modifying curriculum, supporting accommodations, ensuring access and participation in school activities and educational programs, and assisting in preparation for transition post-graduation
- Contribute to universal design for learning, support use of assistive technology, and provide information on positive behavior interventions and supports including bullying prevention
- Support children who have difficulties in areas such as attention and concentration, handwriting, fine and gross motor skills.
Intern
UNIVERSAL INSTITUTE REHABILITATION AND LIVING CENTER
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided care and assistance for 10 - 12 elderly patients within TBI outpatient setting daily.
- Documented and reported daily patient status to identify change and make recommendations for treatment/care
- Interacted with patients dealing with physical and developmental disabilities; assisted with performing daily living activities and care to promote healthy and meaningful life
- Provided compassion, companionship and social interaction for patients.
Intern
UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Shadowed Occupational Therapist in outpatient setting; observed therapy and progress of 3 youth patients per day that have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
- Worked with toddlers that were dealing with physical and developmental limitations caused by disease; provided assistance with overcoming limitations so that patients could perform daily living activities.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
UTICA COLLEGE
Utica, NYBachelor of Science - Health Studies
UTICA COLLEGE
Utica, NYSkills
- Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Case Studies
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2021 - Current
Counselor
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK
01.2016 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Independent Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2021
Intern
VERONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
02.2015 - 12.2015
Intern
UNIVERSAL INSTITUTE REHABILITATION AND LIVING CENTER
06.2014 - 08.2014
Intern
UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY
01.2012 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
UTICA COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
UTICA COLLEGE
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