Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Pinecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - Current
Treats residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist
Records treatments given in medical record
Participates in resident care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings as indicated
Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, problems, and plans
Participates in facility in-service training programs
Records daily treatments and labor according to corporate procedure
Instructs families and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist
Assists with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area and department.
Insurance Agent
Reliable Life Insurance
05.2016 - 04.2017
Practiced as a licensed Insurance agent
Engaged in sales and collection of monthly premiums
Provided customer service for clients in need of guidance with insurance
Engaged in marketing campaigns.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Longview Regional Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2016
Practiced as a COTA under the supervision of an Occupational therapist
Executes and implements plan of care as set by the Occupational therapist
Records daily treatments and labor according to corporate procedure
Instructs families and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist
Assists with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area and department.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2013 - 03.2016
Treats residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist
Records treatments given in medical record
Participates in resident care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings as indicated
Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, problems, and plans
Participates in facility in-service training programs
Records daily treatments and labor according to corporate procedure
Instructs families and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist
Assists with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area and department.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Azalea Place
04.2013 - 06.2013
Treats residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist
Records treatments given in medical record
Participates in resident care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings as indicated
Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, problems, and plans
Participates in facility in-service training programs
Records daily treatments and labor according to corporate procedure
Instructs families and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist
Assists with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area and department.
Unit Secretary
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2004 - 04.2013
Facilitated the admission and discharge process of each patient
Performed cardiac monitoring
In charge of unit inventory and ordering supplies
Transcribed Physician’s orders
Scheduled appointments
Clerical duties.
Education
Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Panola College
Carthage, Texas
01.2012
High School Diploma -
Sabine High School
Gladewater, Texas
01.1995
Skills
Expertise in Geriatrics, Orthopedics and Cardio-Pulmonary
Modalities: Ultrasound, E-stim and Diathermy
Rehab Optima Proficiency
Continence Program
Fall Program
Care Item Mobility Set Certified
Strength training
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Activity analysis
Gross Motor Skills
Functional Mobility
Certified in CPR/AED
Sensory Integration
Group therapy facilitation
Client Education
Therapeutic Techniques
Patient Rehabilitation
Ethical Practice
Adaptive Equipment
Certification
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Medical Transcriptionist Certificate
Nurse Aide Certificate - 1997
References
Celia Apoderado-Carmona, PT, Director of Rehabilitation, Pinecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, (903)941-1151
Christina Wong, OTR, East Texas Medical Center, Tyler, Texas, (903)262-8688
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Pinecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - Current
Insurance Agent
Reliable Life Insurance
05.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Longview Regional Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2016
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2013 - 03.2016
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Azalea Place
04.2013 - 06.2013
Unit Secretary
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2004 - 04.2013
Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Panola College
High School Diploma -
Sabine High School
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