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Lisa Delacerda

Summary

Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 14 years of experience working in Pediatrics. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aveanna Heathcare
06.2014 - Current
  • Promoted professional growth by attending workshops and training seminars on emerging trends in occupational therapy practice.
  • Strengthened community relations by participating in outreach events, highlighting the benefits of occupational therapy services for various populations.
  • Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Enhanced patient progress by providing one-on-one assistance during therapy sessions.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing their commitment to therapy goals.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Ensured a safe therapeutic environment through proper equipment maintenance and attention to infection control protocols.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
  • Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Kemp LLC
01.2010 - 06.2014
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
  • Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
05.2000

Skills

  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Medical Records Management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Group Therapy
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Family and patient education
  • Documentation abilities
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Range of Motion
  • Pediatric Therapy
  • Intervention Planning
  • Sensory Integration
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aveanna Heathcare
06.2014 - Current

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Kemp LLC
01.2010 - 06.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Navarro College

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