Ruth Cruz Irizarry
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Maitland, FL 32751
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA - Orlando, FL
2018 to November 2021
Evaluate client ability to perform activities of daily living and determine what factors are limiting independence. Create a plan of care to help restore or adapt the environment to facilitate a more safe and independent life.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
2011 to November 2021
Evaluate individuals with a particular disability and establish therapeutic intervention strategies; care plan, management, organization, and promotion of OTR services. Home evaluation and recommendation for a safe discharge. Help patient lead a more productive, active, and independent living through a variety
of methods. Perform all types of activities, from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
OAKHURST HEALTH AND REHAB - Ocala, FL
2009 to 2011
Help individuals improve ability to perform tasks in living and working environments. Work with groups for rehabilitative services, care plan creation, and work with individuals who suffer from a mentally, physically, or emotionally disabling condition. Use treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients. Improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
CONFICARE HOME HEALTH SOLUTIONS - Ocala, FL
2009 to 2011
Conduct initial assessment visit, start of care and establish eligibility for home health OT Services. Address home safety issues and identify daily routines to improve independence in activities of daily living. Complete 10 visits following COTA intervention. Education
Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in EDUCATION
University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus - Piedras, P.R., US 2000 to 2004
Additional Information
SKILLS
I am a bilingual English /Spanish dedicated and patient-focused Occupational Therapist, with proven strengths in acute patient care, care plan creation, and family advocacy. I have the capacity to multi- task,
and am recognized as an excellent care provider. I graduated from an accredited occupational therapy education program and completed fieldwork requirements; passing the NBCOT's national certification examination for OTR/L.