Lluvia Ivette Avila COTA
El Paso
Summary
To obtain a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position where I can use my skills and abilities to provide the best quality care to patients. Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant inpatient and outpatient settings. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.
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 10 years of experience working with geriatric individuals in various clinical setting. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. Bringing excellent assessment, treatment, educational and recordkeeping skills. Certified by state of Texas as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure certified occupational therapy assistant licensed position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L PRN
El Paso Health And Rehab
08.2023 - Current
- Implement therapeutic procedures as designed by the supervising occupational therapist
- Contribute to weekly progress reports and provide progression patients goals
- Compose detailed daily electronic notes for patients
- Use of modalities such as TENS unit and ultrasound , and Fluidotherapy, Diathermy , to achieve max rehab potential
- Implement adaptive equipment and assistive technology to improve patient participation
- Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
COTA/L
Proximal Home Health Services
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- 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 support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
COTA/L
EP Mountain Star Home Health Therapy
03.2017 - 12.2022
- Implement therapeutic procedures as designed by the supervising occupational therapist
- Contribute to weekly progress reports and provide progression patients goals
- Compose detailed daily electronic notes for patients
- Use of modalities such as TENS unit and ultrasound to achieve max rehab potential
- Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
COTA/L
Transformations Pedicatric Clinic
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Performed therapies adjusting to patient’s diagnostic to address different areas of occupation focusing on psychosocial, biomechanical, and cognitive deficits in pediatric outpatient
- Educated children on Activities of Daily living to include toileting, bathing, dressing, self feeding, and personal hygiene
- Educated children on IADLs daily chores, preparing snacks, managing money
- Educated patients on home exercise programs for proper body mechanics, safety and sensory processing to avoid meltdowns
- Modifying the environment and adapting tasks for patients with sensory processing issues using techniques such as lowlights, brushing techniques, soothing sounds, deep pressure and kinesio tape techniques.
- Observed the use of modalities
- Assessed patients' performance during therapy session
- Built COTA/OTR and parent of patient report
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assessed patient's progress
COTA-L
Therapy Consultants Home Health Agency
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Implement therapeutic procedures as designed by the supervising occupational therapist
- Contribute to weekly progress reports and provide progression patients goals
- Compose detailed daily electronic notes for patients
- Use of modalities such as TENS unit and ultrasound to achieve max rehab potential
- Implement adaptive equipment and assistive technology to improve patient participation
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Supported patients in occupational therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
COTA/L
Caprock Home Health Services
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Implement therapeutic procedures as designed by the supervising occupational therapist
- Contribute to weekly progress reports and provide progression patients goals
- Compose detailed daily electronic notes for patients
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Supported patients in occupational therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Implement adaptive equipment and assistive technology to improve patient participation
- Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
COTA/L
Therapy Consultants Outpatient Clinic
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Sensory Integration Model Practice
- ABA training
- Learned to work within an interdisciplinary team
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
OTA student Practitioner/Volunteer
Vista Hills Rehabilitation Facility
04.2012 - 06.2012
- Rehabilitation Model Integration
- Developed documentation skills
- Developed professional behaviors
- Practice the use of modalities
Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program -
Anamarc College
El Paso, TX06.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Proficient in transfer techniques
- Therapeutic use of self
- Ethical education and practice
- Therapist Assistance
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Electronic Charting
- Emotional Support
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Mobility Support
- Reading Comprehension
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Active Listening
- Fine Motor Skills
- Coordination and Balance
- Oral Hygiene
- Therapy Communication
- Safety Protocols
- Healthcare Regulations
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Dementia/Alzheimer's knowledge
- Pain Management Techniques
- Mental Health Support
- Group Sessions
- Group Activities
- Best Practices and Standards
- Patient Safety
- Patient and Family Interaction
Timeline
COTA-L PRN
El Paso Health And Rehab
08.2023 - Current
COTA/L
Proximal Home Health Services
01.2023 - Current
COTA/L
EP Mountain Star Home Health Therapy
03.2017 - 12.2022
COTA/L
Transformations Pedicatric Clinic
09.2015 - 04.2018
COTA/L
Caprock Home Health Services
03.2015 - 07.2017
COTA/L
Therapy Consultants Outpatient Clinic
04.2014 - 05.2016
COTA-L
Therapy Consultants Home Health Agency
01.2013 - 08.2017
OTA student Practitioner/Volunteer
Vista Hills Rehabilitation Facility
04.2012 - 06.2012
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program -
Anamarc College
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