Marissa Tijerina
McKinney,Tx
Summary
Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant delivering high standards of quality competent care with 15 years of experience in Occupational Therapy. Experienced in working with Acute, Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Inpatient Care, and Outpatient Care . Seeking to take the next career step in Occupational Therapy with a respected rehabilitative facility dedicated to enabling patients to achieve the best quality of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation/Ensign (current) Aquisition
2019.07 - Current
- Assisted 8-12 patients daily with performing functional daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding to achieve Independence.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as Assistant to DOR
- Served as a resource within the occupational therapy community by mentoring students completing fieldwork experiences.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cantex- San Remo Rehabilitation
2015.09 - 2019.10
- Assisted patients with performing functional daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding to achieve Independence.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF setting.
- Served as a resource within the occupational therapy community by mentoring students completing fieldwork experiences.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
2012.10 - 2015.11
- Assisted patients with performing functional daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding to achieve Independence
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF setting.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation progress by implementing personalized treatment plans under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Twin Creeks Hospital Inpatient Rehab
2011.06 - 2012.10
- Assisted patients with performing functional daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding to achieve Independence.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Inpatient setting.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2007
Skills
- Bilingual
- Records treatment in medical record in timely manner
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Mentor for new grads
- Patient Focused Care
- Competent in Orthopedics, Stroke Rehab, Acute Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy.
- Great clinical practice principles
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Manages priorities in fast paced setting
- Great Team Player
Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Occupational Therapists optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
- Implement treatment plans developed by occupational therapists and work with patients to establish and meet therapy goals and objectives.
- Educate patients/residents on maximizing physical abilities through therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living to enhance the quality of life
- Record Daily Progress and patients responses in electronic charting systems and physical medical charts, reports changes to occupational therapists to obtain continuity of care sand influence decision making.
- Adhere to and reinforce professional standards, policies and procedures.
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation/Ensign (current) Aquisition
2019.07 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cantex- San Remo Rehabilitation
2015.09 - 2019.10
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
2012.10 - 2015.11
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Twin Creeks Hospital Inpatient Rehab
2011.06 - 2012.10
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Del Mar College
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