JILL VARGAS
Prescott Valley,USA
Summary
Dynamic Assisted Living Administrator with extensive experience at OPCO, excelling in vendor negotiations and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and optimize daily living skills through critical thinking and effective communication. Adept at ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while fostering professional relationships to support quality care delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assisted Living Administrator
OPCO
Prescott, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors who supplied products necessary for running day-to-day operations smoothly.
- Provided leadership, guidance and direction to team members in the delivery of quality care to residents.
- Oversaw daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Monitored medication administration practices for accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Scheduled regular meetings with department heads to discuss staffing needs, budget concerns or other administrative issues.
COTA-L Supervisor, Director of Rehab Services
Good Samaritan
Prescott Valley, USA
04.2018 - 10.2023
- Ordered needed educational and treatment supplies
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities, provided encouragement
- Assisted occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans designed to help clients function independently
- Provided scheduling for all therapists
- Inputted admissions and attended care plan and IDT meetings
- Performed hiring and firing
- Communicate regularly with the IDT staff
- Incorporated family involvement into treatment plans when necessary.
- Partnered with rehabilitation team to develop programming addressing capabilities of each patient.
- Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
- Participated in case conferences and staffings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan for future treatments.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as exercises and sensory integration techniques.
COTA-L Staff
Good Samaritan
Prescott Valley, USA
08.2010 - 03.2018
- Worked days as a staff COTA-L
- Attended continuing education courses related to occupational therapy practices and procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as exercises and sensory integration techniques.
- Coordinated transition planning from hospitalization or rehabilitation back into the community setting.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided including progress notes, daily logs, evaluation forms.
- Adhered to federal regulations regarding reimbursement policies for occupational therapy services.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
COTA-L
Granite Creek
Prescott, USA
10.2008 - 07.2010
- Staff COTA-L
- Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Utilized assistive technology devices such as wheelchairs or computer software programs as needed.
COTA-L
Mountain Valley Regional Rehab Hospital
Prescott Valley, USA
05.2006 - 09.2008
- Staff COTA-L
- Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Utilized assistive technology devices such as wheelchairs or computer software programs as needed.
- Completed comprehensive assessments to evaluate and identify patient needs, goals, and objectives.
Education
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Occupational Therapy Assist.
Western institute of Science and Health
Rohnert Park, CA05.1999
90 Credits - General Education Plus Pre-Med In Econ. Calculus,Chemistry etc
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05.1996
Skills
- Home Exercise Programs
- Coordination and Balance
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Therapist Collaboration
- Observational Skills
- Emotional Support
- Infection Control Procedures
- Healthcare Regulations
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Workload Delegation
- Patient Intakes
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Professional Relationships
- Patient Safety
- Staff Support
Certification
COTAL, 3183
Languages
Spanish, Conversational
Personal Information
Title: COTA/L Supervisor
Timeline
Assisted Living Administrator
OPCO
10.2023 - Current
COTA-L Supervisor, Director of Rehab Services
Good Samaritan
04.2018 - 10.2023
COTA-L Staff
Good Samaritan
08.2010 - 03.2018
COTA-L
Granite Creek
10.2008 - 07.2010
COTA-L
Mountain Valley Regional Rehab Hospital
05.2006 - 09.2008
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Occupational Therapy Assist.
Western institute of Science and Health
90 Credits - General Education Plus Pre-Med In Econ. Calculus,Chemistry etc
Santa Rosa Junior College
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