Margaret Ruhiu, COTA/L

• provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care
• educate patients on strategies to maximize independence and improve quality of life
• document patient progress and maintain accurate records of treatment sessions
• co-treat with other disciplines
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Worked under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and a COTA to provide therapy to students to support academic and non-academic outcomes. Other responsibilities included,

• Record progress of students, which includes daily progress note.
• Follow individual treatment plans and monitor student activities to ensure correct performance.
• Maintain safety precautions during and after treatment of residents.
• Worked on sensory projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for teacher leads

Worked under the supervision of an Occupational therapist and COTA

• Managed schedule of 10-12 clients per day.
• Documented services provided in EMR in accordance with HIPAA.
• Performed concurrent and individual treatment sessions, depending on patient need.
• Maintained universal precautions and COVID related precautions with heightened equipment cleaning procedures and social distancing of clients in treatment area.

Served as a weekly volunteer,

• Graded/Adapted job tasks as required to facilitate successful performance of task by individual employees.
• Participated in the enrichment and day programs to provide therapeutic activities and interaction activities for each client based on their individual level of care needed.
• Participated in planning activities in the community for clients.

Worked under supervision of a licensed teacher

• Ensured the safety and wellbeing of clients at the school
• Participate in scheduled events and activities with students.
• Developed and delivered group activity related to skills, interests, and abilities of student group.
• Participated in daily learning schedule and implemented coping strategies as needed for the students

- assisted with patient transfers ambulation and exercise.

- provided personal hygiene to clients

- maintained a safe clean and comfortable environment for client

- communicated well with client and family

- observed and reported changes in condition including skin intergrity