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Wilfredo Dones

Albrightsville,USA

Summary

Master's Level Occupational Therapist with robust background in delivering patient-focused care to improve daily living activities and participation in meaningful activities. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments. Possesses strong skills in creative problem-solving, occupation-based treatment, patient education, .

Overview

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Work History

PRN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (MSOT, OTR/L)

BAYADA Home Health Care - LHF Office 0617
03.2022 - Current
  • Provide direct care to Geriatric Populations in home-health settings that include: Senior Living Facilities, Independent Living Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and more.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and progress towards therapeutic goals.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and functional independence.
  • Administered appropriate occupational therapy treatment
  • Educated and trained clients, family, caregivers, and staff in energy conservation principles, proper body mechanics, spinal precautions, and various topics to support the clients' optimal occupational performance
  • Monitored client's progress towards treatment goals
  • Collaborated with inter-professional staff including primary care physicians, physical therapy, nursing, social work, podiatrists, and maintenance for optimal care for clients
  • Recommended and coordinated acquisition of necessary DME/AE for clients including: hospital beds, rollators, hip kits, etc.
  • Recommended appropriate pre-fabricated orthoses and implemented and monitored wearing schedules

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (MSOT, OTR/L)

Slate Belt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
11.2018 - 07.2020
  • Provided direct care to clientele ranging from Adult to Geriatric Populations within the skilled nursing facility setting
  • Evaluated clients occupational functioning
  • Created Plan of care for clients to address identified occupational performance deficits
  • Administered appropriate occupational therapy treatment
  • Monitored clients progress towards treatment goals
  • Supervised multiple COTAs
  • Collaborated with inter-professional staff including physical therapy, nursing, social work, dietary, and maintenance for optimal care for clients
  • Recommended appropriate pre-fabricated orthoses and implemented and monitored wearing schedules
  • Educated and trained clients, family, caregivers, and staff
  • Received Employee of the Month Award/IMPACT award

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (MSOT, OTR/L)

PENNSYLVANIA AUTISM ACTION CENTER
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided direct care to pediatric clientele with diagnoses including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, and various developmental disorders.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations
  • Developed and Administered Intervention plans.
  • Supervised and Collaborated with COTA.
  • Co-treated with interprofessional staff including behavioral specialist such as RBTs.
  • Administered sensory-based treatment, interventions focused on pre-writing and writing, ADL skills including dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
  • Liaised between Rose Pedals Charity Organization and PAAC staff to organize charity Easter egg hunt for PAAC clientele.
  • Provided client education and instructed client and family/caregivers on topics, such as: sensory diets and introducing novel activities to clients with restrictive behavior.

STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OTS)

PRO REHAB - BERWICK, OUTPATIENT
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided direct care to adult & geriatric clientele with diagnoses including: various upper-extremity orthopedic diagnoses, musculoskeletal diagnoses, and burns.
  • Evaluated new admissions.
  • Developed and administered intervention plans.
  • Administered physical agents modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cryotherapy, and paraffin, for preparatory treatment.
  • Administered scar massage, deep pressure tissue massage, and retrograde massage to clients when indicated for preparatory treatment.
  • Collaborated with clients and created home programs based in therapeutic exercise.
  • Supervised rehabilitation aide.
  • Provided client education and instructed client and family/caregivers on topics, such as: body mechanics, bed positioning, bed mobility, ROM, and use of affected limbs.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY
12.2017

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - KINESIOLOGY

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
05.2013

Skills

  • Creative problem-solving
  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Direct patient care
  • Problem solving
  • Autism experience
  • Dementia care

Certification

  • NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, #402676
  • June 2018 to March 2024
  • Certified via National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE LICENSURE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, #OC015762
  • July 2018 to June 2023
  • Licensed via Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure

Additional Information

  • SKILLS
  • Client-Centered Treatment Process
  • Interpersonal/Customer Service Skills
  • Documentation and Filing
  • Occupation/Activity-Based Treatment
  • Outcome-Focused Treatment
  • Creative Problem Solving

Timeline

PRN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (MSOT, OTR/L)

BAYADA Home Health Care - LHF Office 0617
03.2022 - Current

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (MSOT, OTR/L)

Slate Belt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
11.2018 - 07.2020

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (MSOT, OTR/L)

PENNSYLVANIA AUTISM ACTION CENTER
10.2018 - 12.2018

STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OTS)

PRO REHAB - BERWICK, OUTPATIENT
09.2017 - 12.2017

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - KINESIOLOGY

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY

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