Marcia Lewis
NANUET,NY
Summary
Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with expertise in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and collaborative teamwork. Committed to enhancing patient recovery through effective education and documentation practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rockland BOCES
West Nyack, New York
09.2001 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Supported patients during therapeutic exercises and daily living activities.
- Educated patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercise regimens.
- Monitored patient progress and documented therapy responses to inform treatment adjustments.
- Communicated with patients to create a supportive atmosphere that encouraged engagement in therapy.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Collaborated with health care professionals to develop strategies that enhanced clients' quality of life.
- Participated in staff training sessions to share best practices and enhance team skills.
Dietician
Nyack Hospital
160 N Midland Ave, NY
10.1988 - 03.1997
- Developed personalized nutrition plans for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted nutritional assessments to identify individual dietary needs.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of patients' dietary habits to determine nutritional needs.
- Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients with chronic diseases.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate dietary protocols into patient care.
- Educated patients on nutritional guidelines and healthy eating practices.
- Managed food service operations ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Educated staff members on proper food handling procedures in accordance with safety regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY05-1998
Associate of Science - Dietetics
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY06-1989
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Therapeutic intervention
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Care planning
- Documentation practices
- Regulatory compliance
- Motor coordination training
- Sensory assessment practices
- Sensory modulation techniques
- Training programs
- Care team collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Accomplishments
- Years of Service Certificates
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rockland BOCES
09.2001 - Current
Dietician
Nyack Hospital
10.1988 - 03.1997
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rockland Community College
Associate of Science - Dietetics
Rockland Community College