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Monalisa Berwing

Plano,Texas

Summary

Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant with a compassionate approach to supporting individuals in their daily activities. Detail-oriented, flexible, and creative in building strong interpersonal relationships to assist patients in reaching their goals. Committed to providing high-quality care and utilizing effective strategies to enhance the overall well-being of those under guidance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA-PRN

Pivot Rehab
01.2024 - Current
  • Work under the supervision of occupational therapist providing therapy to help patients develop and improve daily living
  • Recorded progress of patients and complete monthly summaries
  • Supported individuals in achieving greater self-sufficiency via targeted engagement strategies.
  • Helped patients with home exercise programs directed by the occupational therapist.
  • Currently employed part-time

COTA-PRN

Creative Solutions Rehab
10.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
  • Assisted OTs with implementing Number individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
  • Documented patient progress accurately and consistently, enabling efficient communication among healthcare team members.

LOTA

McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Recorded progress of patients and complete monthly and weekly summaries
  • Work with patients with variety of dx and care givers with developmental disabilities in activities to promote increased independence in all areas of life
  • Helped patients with home exercise programs directed by the occupational therapist.
  • Currently employed work under the supervision of occupational therapist providing therapy to help patients develop and improve daily living

LOTA

Kids Care Home Health
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Work under the supervision of occupational therapist providing therapy to help patients develop and improve daily living
  • Recorded progress of patients and complete monthly summaries
  • Worked with children and care givers with developmental disabilities in activities to promote increased independence in all areas
  • Helped patients with home exercise programs directed by the occupational therapist.

COTA

Select Rehabilitation
10.2008 - 05.2010
  • Followed individual treatment plans as directed by supervising therapists
  • Monitored patient activities to ensure correct performance and provided encouragement.
  • Documented billing of health insurance provider.
  • Worked with nursing home residents with various diseases like Parkinson’s Disease.
  • Instructed patient’s on compensatory techniques
  • Interim director of 1 building for 6 months

Education

Associate Applied Science - OTA

Delmar College
05.2008

Skills

  • Monitor and record patient’s progress
  • Positive administrative and therapist relationships
  • Empathetic approach
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Experience with working with geriatric and pediatrics also multiple disease, conditions

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

COTA-PRN

Pivot Rehab
01.2024 - Current

COTA-PRN

Creative Solutions Rehab
10.2023 - Current

LOTA

McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - Current

LOTA

Kids Care Home Health
05.2021 - 06.2022

COTA

Select Rehabilitation
10.2008 - 05.2010

Associate Applied Science - OTA

Delmar College