Samantha Rodriguez
Temple,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, highly productive and efficient in task completion. Specialized skills include adaptive techniques for daily living activities, sensory integration strategies, and patient education on assistive devices. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Baylor Scott & White
Temple, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning and sterilizing therapeutic equipment.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
- Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.
Instructional Aide in Special Education
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Provided assistance to teachers and staff with their lesson plans, activities, and by communicating with parents when needed
- Performed modifications, and made sure that developmentally delayed children were utilizing techniques acquired through services
- Engaged students in exercises and activities to prompt in social behavior
Level II Fieldwork
Brighton Place Spring Valley
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Hospital: planned and implemented treatment plans according to evaluation and goals including ADLs, biomechanics, and neurodevelopment
- Collaborated with rehab team to discuss patient progress and planned co-treatments to help patients meet their goals
- Completed documentation of daily notes for OT case load and created activities or programs to help patients with their independence and mobility
Level II Fieldwork
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Hospital Based/Inpatient: planned and implemented treatments according to patient's health and plan of care
- Communicated with nursing staff and hospital team regarding patient's health and safety for treatments
- Observed and implemented treatments for patients focused on acute setting interventions and educated parents on precautions during daily tasks and ADLs
Level I Fieldwork
Keany Associates Brite Kids OT and Speech
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Pediatric Outpatient Clinic: planned and observed treatments involving sensory integration, ADL tasks and behavioral management with ages 0-18 and families
Level I Fieldwork
Long Beach Veterans Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Psychosocial: assisted veterans to improve mental health, well being, community reintegration, time management, transportation, and socialization
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stanbridge University
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University, Long Beach
05.2015
Skills
- Effective Documentation
- Therapeutic Use of Self
- Critical Thinking & Observation Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Therapeutic techniques knowledge
- Patient-centered care
- Range of motion exercises
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
- Treatment Plan Development
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, 06/19
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, NBCOT, 03/21
- Texas License Expires 03/31/2026
Professional Memberships
AOTA, 02/21
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Baylor Scott & White
06.2024 - Current
Level II Fieldwork
Brighton Place Spring Valley
09.2020 - 11.2020
Level II Fieldwork
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Level I Fieldwork
Keany Associates Brite Kids OT and Speech
12.2019 - 12.2019
Level I Fieldwork
Long Beach Veterans Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2019
Instructional Aide in Special Education
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
01.2016 - 11.2020
Associate of Occupational Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stanbridge University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University, Long Beach
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