Ilona Zigman
Big Rapids,MI
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 29+ years of experience working with adult individuals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with Alzheimer's/dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor, self care and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, mentoring, organization and communication skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Director/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Absolute Rehabilitation
06.2012 - Current
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in skilled nursing facility settings.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing setting.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders such as Alzheimers, developmental delay and dementia.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Director of Rehab Services
Select Rehabilitation
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
ProStep Rehabilitation
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
American Senior Communities
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing settings.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lakeview Lutheran Manor
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing settings.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Munson Home Health
03.2009 - 05.2010
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Home Health settings.
Rehab Director/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Autumnwood Of McBain
01.2002 - 08.2009
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Provided occupational therapy services in a Skilled Nursing setting under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lakeview Lutheran Manor
05.1999 - 01.2002
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing setting.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's, developmental delay and dementia.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Servicemaster Rehabilitation
04.1997 - 05.1999
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing settings.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
GNA Professionals
07.1994 - 02.1996
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing settings.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Schoolcraft Community College
Livonia, MI06.1994
Skills
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Adaptive Equipment
- Meal Cooking
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Support
- Schedule Management
- CASAMBA/Net Health Documentation
- Discharge Recommendations
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Interdisciplinary Meetings
Timeline
Rehab Director/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Absolute Rehabilitation
06.2012 - Current
Director of Rehab Services
Select Rehabilitation
01.2012 - 04.2012
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
ProStep Rehabilitation
11.2010 - 12.2011
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
American Senior Communities
08.2010 - 10.2010
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lakeview Lutheran Manor
09.2009 - 06.2010
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Munson Home Health
03.2009 - 05.2010
Rehab Director/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Autumnwood Of McBain
01.2002 - 08.2009
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lakeview Lutheran Manor
05.1999 - 01.2002
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Servicemaster Rehabilitation
04.1997 - 05.1999
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
GNA Professionals
07.1994 - 02.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Schoolcraft Community College
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