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Katherine Sakamoto

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with progressive experience in customer relations and behavioral therapy. Possesses firm commitment to providing impeccable and compassionate service in homes and community to restore patient function and overall wellbeing.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Newport Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - Current
  • Implements and executes established patient treatment plan under supervision of a OTR/L
  • Provide clinical instruction to students to meet facility and national board standards.
  • Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan
  • Use professional judgement to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
  • Achieve quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, teamwork and effective communication

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Biomechanics Physical Therapy, P.C.
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Coordinate with supervising OTR/L on implementing individualized plan of care.
  • Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Implement treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas to improve comfort and quality of life.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Omni Therapy, Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Coordinate with supervising OTR/L on implementing individualized plan of care.
  • Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Implement treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas to improve comfort and quality of life.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Implementation of OT services under direction of OTR/L to achieve desired patient outcomes.
  • Provide goal-directed and activity oriented treatment to promote patient independence in activities of daily living, social skills, cognition, and motor development.
  • Provide effective education to patient, parents and caregivers to ensure continuation of performance.

Direct Interventionist

Autism Spectrums Interventions
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Implemented appropriate behavioral services in home, school and community
  • Monitored and recorded data on client's target behaviors
  • Collaborated with parents/caregivers and other personnel
  • Provided parent/caregiver education

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Kapolei, HI
12.2016

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI
12.2016

Skills

  • Therapeutic Techniques Knowledge
  • Sensory Processing Support
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Patient/Family Education and Instruction
  • Patient management
  • Excellent time management
  • Strong organization and problem solving skills
  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Active listening
  • Schedule coordination
  • Flexible & Adaptable

Certification

  • Neuro Specialist Certificate: Functional Neuroscience & Rehabilitation - In progress
  • California Board of Occupational Therapy - 2021
  • NBCOT - 2021
  • CPR/ BLS for Health Care Providers - 2023

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Newport Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Biomechanics Physical Therapy, P.C.
04.2021 - 02.2023

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Omni Therapy, Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2023

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
04.2021 - 12.2021

Direct Interventionist

Autism Spectrums Interventions
06.2019 - 05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

St. Catherine University

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

University of Hawaii - West Oahu

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges

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