Kara Rivero
Strafford,NH
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with exceptional collaboration skills with team members for best patient outcomes.
- Proficient in team development and training. Over 14 years of experience working with Orthopedic, Cardiac and Neuro patients.
- Accomplished in assessing patient conditions, planning treatments and progress.
- Skilled at collaborating in team environments, updating charts and documenting results of interventions.
- Established interpersonal skills which develop a quick rapport and trust with patients.
- Proficient problem solving skills and ability to "think on my feet " and make appropriate adjustments to increase patient participation.
- Accomplished in safety education.
- Focused team player proficient with motivating patients to develop skills with feeding, grooming and dressing, balance and mobility.
- Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
- Energetic with a positive attitude.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FMLA
Medical Leave of Absence
11.2024 - 03.2026
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Dover, NH
08.2006 - 11.2025
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Prioritized opportunities for performance improvement within rehab department and patient care.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Daily consultation with Occupational Therapist regarding patients' barriers, progress and safest discharge.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rochester School District
Rochester, NH
07.2003 - 08.2006
- Integrate students' interventions within classroom setting.
- Independently schedule students individual and group treatments in five schools.
- Provide teachers activities that maximize students' potential.
- Assist Occupational Therapist with development of goals.
- Performed standardized testing and review with Occupational Therapist.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Exeter School District
Exeter, NH
07.2001 - 07.2003
- Developed and lead multiple group sessions.
- Independently schedule 40 students in seven schools.
- Develop multiple treatment plans for students with variety of diagnosis.
- Coordinate with Speech Therapist to train students to use communication devices for academics and social interactions.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Richie McFarland Children's Center
Stratham, NH
10.2000 - 07.2001
- Educated families for best techniques to progress child's progression.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in home and group settings.
- Implemented treatment interventions to maximize childs engagement.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA01-2001
Skills
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
- Sensory processing improvements
- Goal setting experience
- Injury Prevention
- Progress assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Experienced with fall prevention programs
- Modifications for increasing independence
- Proficient in engaging patients with dementia and mental health disorders
Accomplishments
Co-chair for Stroke Committee that accomplished Stoke Center Certification for Wentworth Douglass Hospital.
Nomination for Presidents Award 2018
Extensive Education in Dementia Care
Train new nursing staff in patient safe handling techniques
Certification
- Certified in Physical Agent Modalities 2009
- NBCOT certificate # 1049830 - active since 2001
- Currently Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of New Hampshire
Timeline
FMLA
Medical Leave of Absence
11.2024 - 03.2026
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
08.2006 - 11.2025
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rochester School District
07.2003 - 08.2006
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Exeter School District
07.2001 - 07.2003
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Richie McFarland Children's Center
10.2000 - 07.2001
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
North Shore Community College