Nicole Degracia, COTA/L
Lakewood,CA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
PIH Health
05.2022 - Current
- Acute Rehab & Transitional Care Unit: provide training on ADLs, neuromuscular reeducation, use of assistive devices, functional transfers, strengthening exercises.
- Implement treatment plans, create home exercise programs, document daily client progress.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Integrity Rehab Services
04.2021 - Current
- Home Health: provide training on ADLs, use of assistive devices, energy conservation techniques, strengthening exercises.
- Educate patients/caregivers on orthopedic precautions and provide daily documentation.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
DG Therapy Group
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Community Based Pediatric: provided training on self-care, self-feeding, fine motor skills, sensory regulation, behavior modification.
- Educated families on therapeutic techniques, infant handling, behavior management.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Caravan Operations
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Skilled Nursing Facility: provided training on ADLs, neuromuscular reeducation, use of assistive devices, functional transfers, strengthening exercises.
- Implemented treatment plans, created home exercise programs, provided daily documentation.
Customer Service Assistant
1802 Roasters
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Processed orders and ensured they were fulfilled.
Rehab Aide
Interstate Rehab
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Long-Term Acute Care: facilitated exercise routines, ambulated and transferred patients into geriatric chairs/wheelchairs using Hoyer lift, provided education on proper use of equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Exercise Science
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2014
Skills
- Tagalog - Minimum Working Proficiency
- Spanish - Minimum Working Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Licensed (COTA/L)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
PIH Health
05.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Integrity Rehab Services
04.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Caravan Operations
02.2021 - 11.2021
Occupational Therapy Assistant
DG Therapy Group
12.2020 - 04.2022
Customer Service Assistant
1802 Roasters
05.2020 - 12.2020
Rehab Aide
Interstate Rehab
08.2014 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stanbridge University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Exercise Science
California State University - Long Beach