Susana Martin
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Caring Occupational Therapy Assistant with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design and execution.
Enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.
Compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant accomplished in special education settings. Familiar with standardized tests, as well as Down's Syndrome and the Autism spectrum.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Viva Therapy
02.2021 - Current
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in a pediatric setting.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
Business Manager
Diaz' Heart Animal Hospital
01.2013 - 11.2020
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
- Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.
- Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
- Worked with sales representatives to develop strong customer connections with company teams and promote long-lasting relationships.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Volunteer Work
North Miami Beach Rehab Center
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Recruited community members for projects and activities.
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
- Communicated with individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds on a daily basis.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Volunteer Work
Therapy4Kids
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Observe how to treat children with speech and language development problems.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.
- Observe and help children with developmental progress, perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Volunteer Work
Amee Cohen and Associates
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Observe a planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Observation on a delivered home care occupational therapy to homebound patients.
- Observe how to educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Carlos Albizu University
Miami, FL12-2024
Associate Of Science/ Board Certified - Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Praxis Institute
Hialeah, FL2018
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Senior High School
Hialeah, FL2009
Skills
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Patient-focused therapy
- Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
- Pediatrics knowledge
- Skilled in patient relations
- Bilingual in Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Computer skills
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Viva Therapy
02.2021 - Current
Volunteer Work
North Miami Beach Rehab Center
04.2018 - 07.2018
Volunteer Work
Therapy4Kids
01.2018 - 04.2018
Volunteer Work
Amee Cohen and Associates
11.2017 - 12.2017
Business Manager
Diaz' Heart Animal Hospital
01.2013 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Carlos Albizu University
Associate Of Science/ Board Certified - Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Praxis Institute