Saskia Rogers
Richmond,OH
Summary
Personable COTA/L committed to promoting patient health and independence. Expertise in physical and cognitive therapeutic exercises, monitoring patient progress. Collaborative and compassionate individual experienced in simultaneously managing over 10-15 caseloads on acute care, up to 7 caseloads in rehabilitation, and 5-8 caseloads in skilled care nursing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA
Senior LIFE
Washington, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted OTs with implementing Number individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Collaborated with Number-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
Traffic Rate Clerk
TIMET
Toronto, OH
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Communicated deadlines and established benchmarks for incremental departmental success.
- Organized frequent meetings for team members to report and track status of material movement.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
COTA-L
Trinity East Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
COTA/L
Acuity Healthcare
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- 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.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in long term acute care settings, including intubated patients.
COTA-L
Weirton Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Used Soarian to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity West Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brightwood Career Institute
Highschool Diploma -
Buckeye Local High School
Rayland, OHSkills
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Clinical judgment
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Patient focused therapy
- Clinical team collaboration
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
Timeline
COTA
Senior LIFE
02.2024 - Current
Traffic Rate Clerk
TIMET
07.2022 - 12.2023
COTA-L
Trinity East Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
COTA/L
Acuity Healthcare
09.2020 - 08.2021
COTA-L
Weirton Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity West Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brightwood Career Institute
Highschool Diploma -
Buckeye Local High School