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Overview
Work History
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Michelle Alderete

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

Licensed COTA  committed to delivering quality care. Driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes as a key member of a multidisciplinary case-management team. Experienced working in subacute/SNF, acute, pediatric, and home-health settings.  Dedicated to integrating mind.body, and spirit through a holistic approach toward optimal well-being.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA

Select Rehabilitation
San Diego&St. Petersburg, CA/FL
08.2018 - Current

Performed Occupational Therapy interventions in an IL/AL/Memory Care setting and in a Subacute/SNF setting.

Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptations to activities.

Selected, modified, and customized adaptive equipment and assistive technology for patients.

Provided support to patients with mobility issues and assisted with personal tasks to alleviate physical discomfort.

Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques, and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.

Performed in patient advocacy role, championing safety, advocacy, and rights.

COTA

Therapy Specialists
San Diego, CA
04.2017 - 08.2018

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes and cerebral palsy.
Recommended equipment and in-home modifications.
Consulted with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs that achieved occupational therapy goals.
Facilitated health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.

COTA

Genesis Healthcare
Saratoga/San Diego, CA
09.2015 - 04.2017

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families.
Facilitated health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.

Server/Waitress

Water Grill San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - 08.2015
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.
Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.
Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs.

Yoga Instructor

CorePower Yoga
San Diego, CA
06.2009 - 12.2014
Designed each class to match the skill and learning levels of all participants.
Suggested exercise modifications to individual students to avoid strain and injury.
Corrected dangerous movements and suggested alternate exercises.

Server/Waitress

Four Seasons Resort Aviara
Carlsbad, CA
08.2006 - 05.2009
Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion.
Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.

Server/Waitress

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Wailea-Makena, HI
06.2004 - 08.2006
Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
2013

200-hr YTT - Yoga teacher training

Corepower Yoga Teacher Training
2009

Associate of Science/Le Cordon Bleu - Le Cordon Bleu/Hospitality Management

California Culinary Academy
2004

Liberal Arts Studies

Miami Dade Community College
2002

Skills

  • Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
  • Empathetic and patient
  • Pain management techniques
  • CPR training
  • Geriatrics experience
  • Acute care comprehension
  • Head injury knowledge
  • Outpatient therapy background

Affiliations

COTA Externships (2012-13):  Palomar Medical Centeracute rehab; Escondido Care Centersubacute rehab/skilled nursing; OT-ETC, Excel Speech, PT in Motionoutpatient pediatricsAmerican Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) Occupational Therapy.comused to maintain cont. edu. Hobbies and interests include: Yoga, exercise, reading, cooking, theater arts

COTA Licenses:

  • CA: 3277
  • FL: OTA19872

Timeline

COTA

Select Rehabilitation
08.2018 - Current

COTA

Therapy Specialists
04.2017 - 08.2018

COTA

Genesis Healthcare
09.2015 - 04.2017

Server/Waitress

Water Grill San Diego
01.2015 - 08.2015

Yoga Instructor

CorePower Yoga
06.2009 - 12.2014

Server/Waitress

Four Seasons Resort Aviara
08.2006 - 05.2009

Server/Waitress

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
06.2004 - 08.2006

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pima Medical Institute

200-hr YTT - Yoga teacher training

Corepower Yoga Teacher Training

Associate of Science/Le Cordon Bleu - Le Cordon Bleu/Hospitality Management

California Culinary Academy

Liberal Arts Studies

Miami Dade Community College
Michelle Alderete