CHARLENE RODRIGUEZ

***** ** *** *****, *****, FL 33325 (C) 954-***-**** acgefb@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant offering 7 years of experience with the geriatric population, dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.

Skills

l Well organized, professional and dependable.

l Focused on consistent, quality care.

l Bilingual in Spanish.

l Proven sound clinical reasoning in treatment

planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress

Work History

l Knowledge in Alzheimer's care.

l Wheelchair positioning and adaptation aptness l Specialization in geriatric population.

l Excellent customer service with patients of all

cultural backgrounds.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Therapy Management Corporation – 1200 N 35th Avenue Hollywood, FL 33021 09/2013 to 05/2014

l Communicate with patients constantly to create an encouraging environment and positive attitude towards treatment.

l Report to the evaluating therapist about the patient's response towards the treatment and the improvements in their health conditions.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Hollywood Hills Rehab Center – 1200 N 35th Avenue Hollywood, FL 33021 02/2010 to 09/2013

l Treated a wide range of diagnoses including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, CVA, ESRD, COPD, and CHF.

l Facilitated sub acute rehab for various orthopedic diagnoses such as Total Hip/Knee Replacements, and other fracture cases utilizing the bio mechanical frame of reference.

l Trained patients in activities of daily living, functional skills, motor development, compensation techniques & use of adaptive equipment.

l Help clients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in treatment plans developed in collaboration with the evaluating occupational therapist.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES 03/2009 to 02/2010

l Created and conducted group therapy sessions with emphasis on Range of Motion, Endurance, and Strength. As well as ADL's.

l Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

l Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Education

Associate of Science: Occupational Therapy

Keiser University - 1500 Northwest 49th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 2007

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