Michelle R. Ortega

*****A Lake Nemi, El Paso, TX. 79936

Mobile: 915-***-**** ad0ig8@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated and passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with nine years of experience with diverse rehabilitation to make a tremendous positive impact in the lives of individuals of all ages. Constantly demonstrate practical, mindful integration of ethical principles and occupational therapy knowledge to deliver effective and efficient interventions. Strong ability to establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with colleagues, clients, and community service providers. Surpass organization goals and objectives while focusing on compliance, safety regulations and risk management. Enthusiastic about creating a welcoming and conducive environment while providing quality and tailored services to all individuals. Employ professionalism and dedication while guided by integrity, compassion, and high ethical principles. Consistently worked efficient with competent skills consisting of both interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Assessment & Evaluation • Medical Terminology

• Cognitive Skills Development • Treatment Planning

• Risk Mitigation • Therapeutic Communication

• Self-Care Management • Client Relations

• Effective Time Management • Efficient Decision Making

• Proficient in English (Read, Write, Speak) • Proficient in Spanish (Read, Write, Speak) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RELIANT REHABILITATION 05/2021-PRESENT

El Paso, Texas

Orchestrated by performing individual and group OT treatment to help Geriatric and adult patients to improve ADLs, IADLs, safety awareness, strengthening, ROM, endurance, and activity tolerance. Conducting proper documentation pertaining towards patients’ information

(SOAP note) and caregiver trainings.

Thoroughly regulated interventions to support patients progress with dexterity, flexibility, mobility, and cognitive functions for their healthy well-being. Assisted with agility therapy for improving balance, range of motion, coordination, and strength such as simple balance exercises, stretches and reaches involving upper abdominal movements. Taught and supported patients to dress, bathe and feed themselves for supporting assistance.

Administered various standardized assessments to test patients sensory, strength, behavioral, motor, and cognitive levels. Identified and develop strategies to avoid and resolve issues related to chronic pain, arthritis, and other bodily problems. Utilized various software for documenting such as Casamba and Rehab Optima.

Adapt quickly and proficiently with competency, perseverance, and have discerning perceptive skillful experiences with patients relating towards social skills. To successfully complete all tasks on a daily-basis.

Key Achievements: Commend by Occupational Therapists for producing well written, supportive documentation holding a track record of no complaints or discrepancies. Requested by family members of patients due to excellent work ethic, social skills, professionalism, interpersonal skills, patients, and innovative ideas to connect and encourage patients to cooperate. CREATIVE SOLUTIONS 09/2021- 11/2022

El Paso, Texas

Engaging OT treatments with senior citizens and adult patients to obtain ADLs and IADLs information, ROM, promote endurance, and strengthening plan of actions with patients. Execute proper documentation to subsidize facility operations towards patient’s by annotating and uploading valuable important information from their daily routine or exercises.

Assisted with agility therapy for improving balance, range of motion, coordination, and strength such as simple balance exercises, stretches and reaches.

Amalgamate with Family Members, Professional Supervisors, such as COTAs, Rehab Directors, Receptionists, Doctors, Nurses, Speech Therapist and CNAs. Oversee co-workers to help with patients with assisting purposes.

Always available with working abilities to ensure that patients are being treated important by exceeding the standards.

Key Achievements: Praised by Occupational Therapists for producing well written, detailed documentation holding a track record of no complaints. Requested by family members of patients due to excellent work ethic, patients, and innovative ideas to connect and encourage patients to cooperate.

INTEGRA REHABILITATION COTA 11/2013 – 10/2020

El Paso, Texas

Planned and implemented individual and group OT treatment to assist Geriatric and adult patients to improve ADLs, IADLs, safety awareness, strengthening, ROM, endurance, and activity tolerance. Conduct proper documentation pertaining to patient information (SOAP note) and caregiver trainings.

Conducted intervention to help patient improve dexterity, flexibility, mobility, and cognitive function. Assisted with agility therapy for improving balance, range of motion, coordination, and strength such as simple balance exercises, stretches and reaches. Taught and supported patients to dress, bathe and feed themselves.

Administered various standardized assessments to test patient sensory, strength, behavioral, motor, and cognitive levels.

Collaborated with family members and multidisciplinary professionals, such as Occupational Therapist, Rehab Director, Social Workers, Doctors, Nurses and Speech Therapist, to ensure patients received accurate and quality care. Maintained confidentiality when corresponding with other healthcare professionals.

Key Achievements: Praised by Occupational Therapists for producing well written, detailed documentation holding a track record of no complaints. Requested by family members of patients due to excellent work ethic, patients, and innovative ideas to connect and encourage patients to cooperate.

PERSONAL TOUCH HOME CARE 12/2017 – 03/2019

PLAY AND GROW THERAPY 05/2015 – 12/2015

PEDIATRIC COTA El Paso, Texas

Provided therapeutic treatment for Pediatric patients and ensured pragmatic goals including physical, emotional, mental, and social development. Developed and implemented Continuous Quality Improvement communication, games, and activities.

Planned and implemented intervention to improve academic functioning and daily activities to include coordination, movement, dexterity, speech, and sensory abilities. Adjusted communication pattern to level of understanding often utilizing sign language.

Effectively communicated with OT concerning child response to treatment plan providing constructive feedback and recommendations when needed. Collaborated with Speech Therapist to coordinate and implement intervention goals to combine movement activities with speech.

Key achievements: Helped clients achieve visible progress in developing confidence, self-esteem, and social skills. Praised for effectively assessing treatment response and innovative abilities to adjust treatment accordingly.

OMEGA REHAB COTA 07/2013 – 05/2015

El Paso, Texas

Provided individual and group rehabilitation services to outpatients including military personnel, families, and veterans. Addressed various medical issues involving acute and chronic diseases, injuries, and pain management. Researched rehabilitation treatments and techniques to improve implementation and counsel.

Performed treatment in accordance with POC standards to help, improve, increase, and maintain strength, ROM, safety awareness, functional mobility, endurance, activity tolerance and major deficits. Maintained safe, secure, and conducive environment by complying and enforcing rules, procedures, and legal regulations.

Helped Occupational Therapist with revising or developing an effective plan of treatment. Planned and implemented therapeutic interventions to maximize independence and self-care. Trained injured patients seeking to reenter work force to overcome various limitations such as improving motor skills.

Assisted the Occupational Therapist with evaluating level of function of patient. Conducted and reviewed psychological and physical tests to develop a treatment plan accordingly. Assessed patients for pain level, pain relief and root causes for mental problems.

Key achievements: Commended for strong ability to learn and adapt quickly. Prepared treatment plans effectively with Occupational Therapist’s frequent approval. Consistently received positive client feedback for fostering sincere client relations. EDUCATION

Associate Degree of Occupational Therapy Assistant, Anamarc College, El Paso, Texas, 2010-2012 CERTIFICATIONS

OTA Recertification, 05/2024 (Expires)

OTA Certification, Anamarc College 11/2012

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