Samantha Mendoza
Oklahoma City
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN
Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborating with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Assisting patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sensational Kids Pediatric Therapy
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- 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.
- Improved, designed and led activities to promote sensory-motor development among pediatric patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in a controlled atmosphere warehouse environment
- Moved boxes, containers, and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Foundations Therapy
Shawnee, OK
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Treated patients using an established treatment plan under the supervision of occupational therapists
- Documented assessments, treatment goals, and patient progress using a standardized note-writing format
- Supported patients in daily living activities and maintenance programs under the supervision of therapists
- Observed occupational therapists in the evaluation of patients
- Treated patients to improve fine motor and movement skills
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
The Grand at Bethany (SNF)/Travel
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Treated patients using an established treatment plan under the supervision of an occupational therapist
- Documented assessments, treatment goals, and patient progress using a standardized note-writing format
- Supported patients in daily living activities and maintenance programs under the supervision of therapists
- Monitored patient rehabilitative activities for proper execution and offered encouragement
- Implemented post-discharge plans and outpatient care plans
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
Lead Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2014 - 03.2021
- Enhanced guests' experiences by fulfilling special requests during visits
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place them on the waitlist
- Supported serving staff, food runners, and bussers to keep the dining room presentable and ready for guests
- Escorted guests to the seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders, and respond to service questions
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
Education
AAS - Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Capitol Hill High School
Oklahoma City, OK05.2016
Skills
- Product Verification
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Safety Procedures
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Personable and Friendly
- Team Player
- Warm and Welcoming
- Creative Problem Solving
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Active Listening and Communication
- Highly Organized
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Fall prevention strategies
- Fine motor skills development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Documentation and reporting
- Sensory processing improvements
- Range of motion improvement
- Home modification planning
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Social skills development
- Handwriting improvement
- Feeding intervention
- Sensory processing support
- Equipment use instruction
- CPR/AED
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Therapeutic intervention
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN
Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sensational Kids Pediatric Therapy
11.2023 - 12.2024
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Foundations Therapy
08.2022 - 10.2022
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
The Grand at Bethany (SNF)/Travel
05.2022 - 07.2022
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
08.2020 - 06.2023
Lead Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
08.2014 - 03.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Capitol Hill High School
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
AAS - Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Oklahoma City Community College