Rocio Bottaro
Far Rockaway ,NY
Summary
At Rockaway Home Care, I leveraged my expertise in expressive language and articulation therapy to enhance patient outcomes, implementing individualized plans that improved communication skills. My collaborative approach and family support initiatives fostered a nurturing environment, significantly contributing to the development of comprehensive treatment strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Therapist Assistant
Rockaway Home Care
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient progress by implementing individualized speech therapy plans and tracking improvements.
- Supported patients'' development of expressive and receptive language skills through engaging activities and exercises.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, challenges faced, and potential solutions for improvement in care delivery.
- Assisted in creating customized visual aids to improve comprehension among patients with diverse needs.
- Promoted parent involvement in therapeutic progress through regular updates, education, and home activity suggestions.
- Established rapport quickly with clients and their families, providing a comfortable environment for therapy sessions.
- Provided essential support to the speech therapist in conducting evaluations, leading to more efficient assessment processes.
- Coordinated schedules with other professionals involved in each client''s care plan ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines.
- Contributed to a positive therapy environment by efficiently managing materials, equipment, and resources for sessions.
- Strengthened client relationships and built trust by maintaining open lines of communication with patients, families, and team members.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing consistent feedback on performance and adjusting therapy techniques as needed.
- Provided continuous encouragement to patients throughout their therapy journey, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation for success.
- Collaborated with speech therapists to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for clients with various communication disorders.
- Increased patient engagement during group sessions by facilitating interactive games and activities targeting speech goals.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference and treatment adjustments.
- Adapted therapy materials according to individual client needs for optimal learning experiences.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting therapeutic approaches based on patient needs and feedback, consistently delivering personalized care.
- Maintained caseload of Number treatment hours per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
- Advocate for patients and follow individualized plans for optimal success.
- Assisted speech-language pathologists to remediate or develop speech and language skills.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Health Care Services
Universidad Del Tachira UNET
San Cristóbal - Venezuela 05.2000
Skills
- Expressive language
- Speech assessment
- Family support
- Articulation therapy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech Therapist Assistant
Rockaway Home Care
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor Of Engineering - Health Care Services
Universidad Del Tachira UNET
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