Carla Romero-Gillespie
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Danbury,CT
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 12 years of experience working with geriatric population. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Momentum At South Bay For Rehab
East Islip, NY
10.2018 - Current
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cold Spring Hills Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
Woodbury, NY
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wingate At Beacon
Beacon, NY
06.2009 - 08.2017
- Worked as a level two field instructor for two OTA students
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wingate At Ulster
Highland, NY
06.2003 - 05.2009
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, providing assist with transfers and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Orange County Community College
08.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Dutchess Community College
08.1999 - 05.2002
Skills
Staff education and trainingundefined
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Momentum At South Bay For Rehab
10.2018 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cold Spring Hills Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 02.2020
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wingate At Beacon
06.2009 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Orange County Community College
08.2007 - 05.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wingate At Ulster
06.2003 - 05.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Dutchess Community College
08.1999 - 05.2002
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