Zulema De Paz Romero
Miami,FL
Summary
Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant Home Health and outpatient settings. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Kendall Therapy Services
01.2019 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Back In Motion
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
On The Way Care Inc.
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- 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.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kreative Kids
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- 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.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
Education
Associate of Science -
Keiser University
Miami, FL08.2016
Skills
- Equipment Use Instruction
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Patient Education
- Home Modifications
- Adaptive Equipment Knowledge
- Injury Prevention
- Pain Management
- Neurological Rehabilitation
Timeline
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Kendall Therapy Services
01.2019 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kreative Kids
02.2017 - 04.2017
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Back In Motion
01.2017 - 03.2020
Occupational Therapy Assistant
On The Way Care Inc.
12.2016 - 05.2017
Associate of Science -
Keiser University
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