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Erica Waldor
Fair Oaks,CA
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Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 15 years in healthcare, delivering patient-centered therapy and education. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Thera-StaffersSacramento, CA
COTA/L
08.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered student-centered therapy and education, assessing needs and reinforcing individualized education treatment plans to enhance student outcomes.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of services and improve student outcomes within the classroom.
- Monitored student progress and communicated changes to educational teams, facilitating timely interventions.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
Invo HealthcareRoseville, CA
COTA/L
08.2024 - 10.2025
Job overview
- Delivered remote and in-person therapy sessions, documenting progress to enhance treatment goal achievement.
- Coordinated communication among families, educators, and providers to ensure service consistency and alignment with IEP.
- Developed progress-tracking systems to improve documentation accuracy and facilitate informed decision-making.
UC Davis Rehab HospitalSacramento, CA
COTA/L
12.2024 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Supported inpatient rehabilitation by reviewing patient goals, assessing needs, and facilitating progress toward functional milestones.
- Partner with physicians, nurses, and case teams to ensure care plans remain appropriate and aligned with safety and regulatory expectations.
- Contributed to discharge readiness by educating patients and caregivers on care needs and available resources for next steps.
Roseville Care CenterRoseville, CA
COTA/L
11.2023 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Implemented individualized rehabilitation strategies, monitored patient progress, and reported outcomes to care teams to optimize patient recovery.
- Identified patient barriers and collaborated with providers to adjust plans of care, enhancing patient engagement and treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted occupational therapists in implementing treatment plans for clients.
- Documented patient progress and communicated findings to the therapy team.
- Educated clients on daily living skills to enhance independence and functionality.
North Coast Rehab | Blossom Ridge Home Health | Capitol Speech & RehabSacramento Area
COTA/L
01.2015 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated services across home health, outpatient, and contracted providers to streamline patient care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and home program compliance, enhancing understanding of supportive resources.
- Provided ongoing follow-up and motivational support, fostering increased engagement and satisfaction.
- Facilitated group programs promoting movement, confidence, and social participation.
Education
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Bachelor of Science from Integrated Social Sciences
01-2017
Sacramento City CollegeSacramento, CA
Associate of Science from Occupational Therapy
12-2012
Skills
- Patient needs assessment
- Care coordination and collaboration
- Treatment planning support
- Eligibility and benefits understanding
- Documentation and records management
- Patient advocacy and communication
- Progress monitoring and follow-up
- Problem solving and barrier identification
- Time management and organization
- Relationship building
- Therapeutic Modalities
Languages
- English, Expert
- Spanish, Beginner
Timeline
COTA/L
Thera-Staffers
08.2025 - Current
COTA/L
UC Davis Rehab Hospital
12.2024 - 09.2025
COTA/L
Invo Healthcare
08.2024 - 10.2025
COTA/L
Roseville Care Center
11.2023 - 08.2025
COTA/L
North Coast Rehab | Blossom Ridge Home Health | Capitol Speech & Rehab
01.2015 - 12.2023
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science from Integrated Social Sciences
Sacramento City College
Associate of Science from Occupational Therapy