Tamara Miccoli
Hampden,MA
Summary
Dedicated to serve in early childhood education, Physical Therapy, and customer service settings. Focus on cultivating positive, healthy and productive outcomes for students and patients. Successful career history comprising more than 25 years work experience helping others in their various stages of life and environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehab Care, Wingate & Chestnut Hill Rehab
09.1997 - 04.2020
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
09.2000 - 09.2004
- Owned and operated family home daycare
- Cared for and educated children ages 3 months to 11 years old
- Educated and supported families working with their children's issues. (developmental, social, and educational)
Rehab Technician and Activities Assistant
Chestnut Hill Rehab And Nursing Center
11.1994 - 09.1997
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
Social Worker Case Manager
Department Of Social Services
12.1992 - 12.1994
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
Education
Post Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2003
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Human Services
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.1992
High School Diploma -
Belchertown High School
Belchertown, MA06.1987
Skills
- First aid and safety
- CPR
- Clerical Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Creative problem solving
Timeline
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
09.2000 - 09.2004
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehab Care, Wingate & Chestnut Hill Rehab
09.1997 - 04.2020
Rehab Technician and Activities Assistant
Chestnut Hill Rehab And Nursing Center
11.1994 - 09.1997
Social Worker Case Manager
Department Of Social Services
12.1992 - 12.1994
Post Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Springfield Technical Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Human Services
University of Massachusetts Amherst
High School Diploma -
Belchertown High School
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