Maggie Demetros
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Highly accomplished Occupational Therapist (OTR) with 6+ years of progressive experience across home health, long-term care, and memory care settings. Expertise in Alzheimer's and early onset dementia, multidisciplinary collaboration, and customized program development. Proven ability to maximize patient functional independence and lead/mentor direct-care staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Occupational Therapist -PRN
Visitry
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to optimize patient outcomes and improve quality of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation processes and home exercise programs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all therapy sessions, assessments, and communications for accurate record keeping and legal compliance.
Occupational Therapist
Heritage Park Nursing Home
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patients' daily living skills and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective rehabilitation strategies.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promote physical, cognitive, and emotional health in residents.
- Conducted assessments to identify residents' needs and establish baseline functional abilities.
- Advocated for adaptive equipment use, improving accessibility and independence for residents in daily tasks.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Full Time Occupational Therapist
Aspire at Bradenton
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and daily living skills.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Enhanced communication with healthcare providers, sharing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Facilitated patient independence in daily living activities, employing adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
- Advocated for patients' needs, securing necessary resources and support services to aid in their rehabilitation.
Occupational Therapist/Household Coordinator
The Cedars Portland
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Created and manage successful programming for older adults living with dementia in memory care setting.
- Managed team of 12 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Conduct systematic, ongoing comprehensive evaluation of needs and provide recommendations for each resident's care plan.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with residents
- Implementing problem solving client-centered treatment strategies to promote independence and safety for lower dependency on caregivers.
- Collaborate and coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provide education and instruction on appropriate care requirements to ensure holistic therapy approach for patients.
- Provide equipment recommendations and education to staff and family members.
- Conduct dysphagia screenings and treatment to promote independence with eating.
Mindful Connections Program Coordinator
Skilled Nursing Facility | The Cedars
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Organized and managed program development from conception through execution successfully.
- Provided client-centered, evidence-based psycho-social interventions for skilled nursing patients and long-term care residents with varying cognitive impairments and physical disabilities.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Facilitated occupation-based therapeutic group day program for clients with varying levels of dementia.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Performed evaluations and documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.2017
Skills
- Intervention Planning
- Patient Evaluations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clinical Reasoning
- Critical Thinking
- EMR Systems
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Cultural awareness
- Direct Patient Care
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Good listening skills
- Patient Assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Electronic Documentation
Certification
- Florida Board of Occupational Therapy License, February 2024
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, INC. , March 2024
- American Heart Association ED/BLS for Healthcare Providers, January 2024
- Holistic Health Certificate, 2017
Specialized Certifications
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment Certification (MOCA)
- Motor Learning Certification
- Teepa Snowe Certification for Dementia and The Capacity for Learning
- PASS Administration Certification
- Opening Minds Through Art Certification- Miami-Ohio University
- LSVT BIG Certification #ON-BIG1801-57
Continuing Education
Brain Injury Certification
MedBridge, 11/22
Knowledge of the pathophysiology of a brain injury and how a brain injury affects bodily systems, communication, and psychosocial behavior, for targeted interventions to address specific deficits.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Heritage Park Nursing Home
08.2025 - 11.2025
Home Health Occupational Therapist -PRN
Visitry
04.2025 - Current
Full Time Occupational Therapist
Aspire at Bradenton
06.2022 - 04.2025
Occupational Therapist/Household Coordinator
The Cedars Portland
08.2019 - 06.2022
Mindful Connections Program Coordinator
Skilled Nursing Facility | The Cedars
09.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Southern Maine