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Marybeth Elias

Ridgway,United States

Summary

19 years of experience in the field of Occupational Therapy who maintains a high level of professionalism and compassion for the clients I serve. Known to encourage the development of cross departmental collaboration in order to achieve client's goals and provide excellent customer service. Outgoing, self motivated leader with excellent time management skills and inquisitive attitude to learn new processes and technique to enhance my clients quality of life.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA-L

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation Services
01.2020 - Current
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in geriatric settings.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Parkinsons, stroke and dementia.
  • Planning, implementing and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
  • Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
  • Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Work with other disciplines, family and nursing staff to provided highest quality care working as a team to progress to patients highest level of functional independence.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.

COTA-L

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
10.2004 - Current

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management; Wellness And Fitness

California University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2009

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Penn State University
DuBois, PA
12.2004

Skills

  • Electronic Charting that is accurate and precise to allow for the highest outcome for the needs of the patients
  • Maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing , following and enforcing standards and procedures in order to comply with legal regulations
  • Serve and protect the occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, and federal, state and local requirements
  • Follow treatment plan developed in collaboration with OTR by teaching techniques, providing encouragement, and changing goals as needed for the well being of clients
  • Daily Living Skills Instruction, mobility support , fine motor skills, coordination and balance as well as critical thinking utilized daily
  • Measurement and order personalized wheelchairs for eligible candidates to improve quality of life
  • Work closely with team members, nursing staff and family to achieve highest level of functional independence
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Complete home assessments as needed to recommend modifications, and to identify and eliminate potential hazards for client to navigate home more securely and live at home with increased independence
  • Work with Point Click Care to access insight and knowledge regarding clients during their health and wellness journey

Timeline

COTA-L

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation Services
01.2020 - Current

COTA-L

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
10.2004 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management; Wellness And Fitness

California University of Pennsylvania

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance

Penn State University

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