Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Sarah Bustamante

Ventura,CA

Summary

Hardworking professional seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant position with respectable practice that allows application of training and communication experience and working knowledge of psychology and personal service. Bringing compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, with positive and upbeat attitude. Possesses foundational knowledge in therapeutic techniques and client care, coupled with skills in assisting parents of clients and managing client routines. Committed to enhancing client well-being and contributing to supportive environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COTA/L

Early Learning Partners Inc.
07.2023 - Current
  • Served as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system by communicating their needs effectively with other professionals involved in their care plan.
  • Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support sustained improvement in daily living activities.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, address concerns, and develop collaborative approaches for optimal care.
  • Utilized standardized assessments within scope of practice to measure baseline functioning levels of patients before initiating therapy services.
  • Delivered high-quality care by continuously refining treatment methods based on evidence-based practice principles.
  • Coordinated schedules with therapy staff for seamless patient transitions between sessions or appointments.
  • Carry out duties and therapeutic activities as outlined in treatment plans, collaborated with senior Occupational Therapist to create occupation-based interventions, additional trainings taken online focusing on children ages 3 and under, communication with staff, children, and parents, one-on-one interventions, behavior management, flexibility with schedule, families, and children during treatment sessions, treatment documentation for each client.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Extern

Amigo Baby Inc.
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Enhancing a child’s participation in activities of daily living, support family routines, cultivate social engagement and facilitate play, completes documentation of direct treatment provided within established time frames, prepares treatment materials and assist with other clerical duties as directed by the Occupational Therapist and COTA, establishes and maintains effective therapeutic and working relationships, assist with departmental productivity by fulfilling individual work responsibilities, keep work area and equipment neat and orderly to provide a safe environment, report treatment progress, provide parent education, uphold the highest quality of client care and standards.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Extern

Early Learning Partners, Inc.
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Carry out duties as outlined in treatment plans under supervision of senior Occupational Therapist, collaborated with senior Occupational Therapist to create occupation-based interventions, additional trainings taken online focusing on children ages 3 and under, research and training on Food Chaining, Picky Eaters, and Straw Drinking vs Open Cup, communication with staff, children, and parents, one-on-one interventions, behavior management, flexibility with schedule, families, and children during treatment sessions, treatment documentation for each client.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Extern

Ventura Family YMCA
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Participated in reading stories to children and sang nursery rhymes, collaborated with the teachers and on-site to create occupation-based interventions, observed the occupational therapists during therapy sessions, learned about available resources for families of individuals (e.g., children & adults) who are disabled, behavior management, one-on-one interventions, communication with staff, children, and parents.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Extern

Mercy Housing
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in coordination of special events for senior citizen residents, assisted in development of afterschool program, one-on-one interventions, developed group activities for children.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant -

CBD College, ACOTE accredited
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023

Skills

  • Group Intervention
  • Knowledge of the OTPF
  • Behavior Management
  • Knowledge of Code of Ethics
  • One-On-One Intervention
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
  • Activity analysis
  • Fine motor skills development
  • Functional Mobility Training
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Sensory integration techniques
  • Adaptive equipment knowledge
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Range of Motion Improvement

Certification

  • CA Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA, 6844, 06/01/26
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 503326, 03/01/27

Volunteer Experience

Our Lady of Assumption Church, Ventura, CA, 01/01/21, Present, Participated in the set-up of a food pantry for homeless children and families, Distribute Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to families in need, Assist in organizing clothing donations for the homeless

Timeline

COTA/L

Early Learning Partners Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapy Assistant Extern

Amigo Baby Inc.
05.2023 - 06.2023

Occupational Therapy Assistant Extern

Early Learning Partners, Inc.
03.2023 - 04.2023

Occupational Therapy Assistant Extern

Ventura Family YMCA
10.2022 - 01.2023

Occupational Therapy Assistant Extern

Mercy Housing
10.2022 - 12.2022

Associates of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant -

CBD College, ACOTE accredited

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