Gregory Mayen
San Diego Home Health
Vista,CA
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Language
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Certification
11
years of professional experience
Occupational Therapist Assistant supporting treatment plans across skilled nursing and home health settings. Assists 21+ patients weekly with screening, treatment implementation, adaptive devices, orthotics, and patient scheduling while documenting progress and communicating patient status to therapists, families, and care teams. Adapts interventions under occupational therapist supervision to match patient response and recovery goals.
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 Year 8 Months- Documented patient outcomes and treatment effectiveness using electronic health records systems.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in patient care and therapy techniques.
- Led initiatives to improve workflow efficiency within therapy programs, enhancing service delivery quality.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in home settings.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Supported patients during transitions from hospitalization to outpatient or home-based rehabilitation settings.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, facilitating data-driven decision-making for treatment plan adjustments.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
6 Months- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and independence.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to evaluate patient progress and modify interventions.
- Educated patients and families on safe techniques for daily living activities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social interaction and engagement among clients.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
6 Years 6 Months- Home Health visit: Treat patients with dual diagnosis, cognitive disabilities, and general weakness.
- Set up home exercise program in order to assist in progress in Therapist absence.
- Work well with minimal supervision and practice superb customer service.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
3 Years 1 Month- Optimize the physical abilities and skills of patients by assisting in the performance of the following activities: assisting in the screening of patients; implementing treatment for assigned patients; delivering treatment to achieve identified objectives according to the established treatment plan; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
- Assisted in the selection of Occupational Therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by patient performance and following consultation with the Occupational Therapist.
- Assisted in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist and other team members.
- Assisted the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, long-term goals, short-term goals and a treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist if modification is indicated. Adapts treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to meet the individual needs of the patient.
- Provided/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the devices, orthotics or prosthetics.
- Performed intervention therapy with patients who have been diagnosed with early onset dementia, knee/hip replacements and low cognitive skills.
- Provided interventions such as proprioceptive, feedings and behavioral, assisted with floor time and DIY therapy.
- Interacted with children in a rehabilitation facility on obstacle courses, assisted with speech therapy and physical therapy.
- Observed and assisted staff with rehabilitative exercises and interventions for patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Skills
Treatment plan implementation
Patient mobility support
Therapeutic activity facilitation
Adaptive equipment training
Home exercise programs
Rehab Optima
Patient progress documentation
Care schedule coordination
Patient status communication
Safety awareness training
OASIS documentation
Medicare documentation
Prior authorization
Rehabilitation compliance
Discharge planning
Functional outcome measurement
Home safety evaluation
Family caregiver training
Quality improvement
Treatment productivity tracking
Accomplishments
- 3.52 GPA
- Cum Laude Graduation Honors
- Deans List Terms 2, 4, 5, 6
Certification
- 10.2018
- # 4603
- Board of Occupational Therapy
- 06.2015
- American Heart Association
- CPR
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
Spanish / Native or Bilingual
Timeline
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12.2023 - 06.2024Read More
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Life Care Center of Escondido
01.2019 - 02.2022Read More
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Flex Physical Therapy
06.2017 - 12.2023Read More
CASTLE MANOR
10.2016 - 08.2016Read More
GOLDEN STEPS
08.2016 - 06.2016Read More
KIRSCH THERAPY
03.2016 - 03.2016Read More
SILVERADO MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY
11.2015 - 11.2015Read More
Stanbridge University
Associate of Occupational Science from Occupational Therapy Assistant
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