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Phania Belizaire Jerome

Coconut Creek,FL

Summary

Caring Occupational Therapy Assistant with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 14 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Health Pro Staffing PRN
06.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.

Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.

  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in ALF settings.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Elevate Care Menorah House
02.2011 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Attend interdisciplinary meetings as directed by DOR, to discuss plan of care related to clinical management and appropriate use of minutes.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.

Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Terrace Of Delray/ Lakeview Care Center
02.2011 - 03.2020
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.

Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN Position

HCR ManorCare
12.2010 - 09.2012
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing settings.

Education

Associate In Art - Health Sciences

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Associate Of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2010

Skills

  • Patient Rehabilitation
  • Sensory Motor Skills
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Home Exercise Programs
  • Energy Conservation
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Geriatric Treatment
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Billing Procedures
  • Safety Protocols
  • Community Reintegration
  • Treatment Planning and Execution
  • Strength Improvements
  • Therapeutic Measures
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Patient Data Gathering
  • Instructing Patients
  • Documentation Skills
  • Joint Protection
  • Client Service

Accomplishments

I’m a licensed life insurance and variable Annuity agent.

Former customer service representative inbound

Former Tech support engineer for Gateway computer

Former Tech support for Point Of Sale devices

Certification

  • COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • serie 214 License - current
  • Licensed life insurance & Variable Annuity - 2020-current

Languages

English, French, Creole and some Spanish
Full Professional

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Health Pro Staffing PRN
06.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Elevate Care Menorah House
02.2011 - Current

Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Terrace Of Delray/ Lakeview Care Center
02.2011 - 03.2020

Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN Position

HCR ManorCare
12.2010 - 09.2012

Associate In Art - Health Sciences

Miami Dade College

Associate Of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Keiser University
Phania Belizaire Jerome