Gina Pirollo
Ronkonkoma,NY
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with expertise in therapeutic exercises and group therapy facilitation. Proficient in monitoring patient progress and maintaining medical records to enhance treatment outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified/Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant
Swan Lake Rehabilitation and Nursing
Patchogue, NY
07.2019 - 03.2026
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing and implementing individual treatment plans for residents.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills and promote peer interaction among patients.
- Monitored patient progress and documented changes to inform therapy adjustments and improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for residents' needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual patient.
- Utilized electronic medical records for efficient documentation i.e. progress notes ,daily treatment notes and interim notes.
Dietary Cook
Acadia Rehabilitation and Nursing
Riverhead, NY
01.2010 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure accurate meal planning and delivery.
- Ensured timely meal service by coordinating cooking schedules and prioritizing tasks based on patient needs.
- Received orders, verified contents against invoices and assessed quality of products to verify conformance to organizational standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and food storage areas.
- Supervised kitchen staff, providing training on food safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Trained new staff members in kitchen procedures, equipment usage, and recipe preparation to maintain quality standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Suffolk Community College
Brentwood, NY05-2019
Skills
- Therapeutic exercises
- Activity analysis
- Fine motor skills
- Wheelchair assessments
- Group therapy facilitation
- Coordination exercises
- Geriatric therapy
- Range of motion
- Adaptive equipment
- Medical records maintenance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Active listening
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified/Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant
Swan Lake Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2019 - 03.2026
Dietary Cook
Acadia Rehabilitation and Nursing
01.2010 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Suffolk Community College