Santiago Garcia
El Paso,TX
Summary
Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant inpatient and outpatient settings. Experienced with Pediatric populations and patients with Autism, ADHD, Behavioral disorders, and Sensory processing disorder. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.
Bringing excellent assessment, treatment, educational and recordkeeping skills. Certified by Texas as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 10 years of experience working with individuals with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L
Transfromations Rehabilitation Services
EL Paso , Texas
01.2017 - Current
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment wheel chairs, sensory diets for school performance, and provided educations on sensory integration techniques.
- Provided care for Orthopedic population with pain management through use of different modalities such as, ultra sound, tense unit, E-stim, and manual therapy.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay.
- Assisted patients to enhance skills related basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Oversaw all rehabilitation technicians on appropriate use of therapy equipment and implementation of therapy.
Rehabilitation Technician
Transformations Rehabilitation Services
El Paso , Texas
10.2011 - 01.2017
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Maintained medicine and equipment inventory, issued supplies to staff and notified personnel to procure more stock.
- Assisted therapist in providing care for client with multiple disabilities.
- Maintain therapy assessments required for providing evidence based goals and practice in stock.
Stocker
Food City
El Paso , Texas
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
Education
No Degree - Computer Engineering
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXAssociate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Pima Medical Institute
El Paso Texas12.2016
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School
Bowie, TX05.2005
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- PPE Compliance
- Data Management
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
- Planning and Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
COTA-L
Transfromations Rehabilitation Services
01.2017 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
Transformations Rehabilitation Services
10.2011 - 01.2017
Stocker
Food City
06.2009 - 09.2011
No Degree - Computer Engineering
El Paso Community College
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School
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