Occupational Therapy Certified
Resume:
Aimee Martens
La Mesa, Ca 91943
619-***-**** (cell)
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Objective: To obtain a position as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Summary of Qualifications
• Experienced with educationally relevant occupational therapy services with students varying from pre-school through 12th grade.
• Seeks ongoing professional growth through continuing education..
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Word processing, data entry, internet, etc.)
• Strong ethical and professional standards.
• Punctual, responsible, reliable.
Employment
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)
Aug 2002-April 2019
San Diego Unified School District
• Worked with students of physical, mental, and behavioral disabilities on a daily basis by implementing creative classroom activities, including fine and gross motor skills, eye-hand coordination, tool use, self-regulation, and modifications necessary for classroom success.
• Collaborates with educational staff in order to enhance student’s needs in their natural environment.
• Assisted in administration of assessments (Developmental Test of Visual Perceptual-2, Print Tool, Sensory Profile, Functional Skills Assessment).
• Assisted in collecting data for Individualized Educational Plan.
• Provided therapy under the supervision of multiple Occupational Therapists.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Assisted in OT department organization including updating caseloads, use of various office equipment, assisting supervisors and related service personnel effectively. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)
Jan 2001-Aug 2007
Scripps Mercy Hospital
• Worked in acute care hospital setting providing therapy to a variety of medical diagnoses
• Maintained strict confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Contribute to occupational therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing occupational therapy directives.
• Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing occupational therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services electronically.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
•Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and jacho standards; anticipating emerging issues.
•Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
•As directed, perform routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises and assists the patient with the use of self-help devices.
•Together with the OT, instruct the patient and family and assists in teaching exercise programs to the patient and family.
•Observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the OT and the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
•Consult with OT regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written form.
•Instruct other health team personnel including, as well as family members with respect to certain phases of occupational therapy, so that they may work with the patient.
•Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge activities and assists the Occupational Therapist in completing the OT Discharge Summary.
Cerified Occupational Therapist (COTA/L)
June 2000-Dec 2000
OT Etc. Val Plummer OTR
• Implemented developmentally appropriate activities that promote mental, physical, and emotional stimulation.
Professional Development Education
* The Zones of Regulation
Presented by Leah Kuypers, MA Ed., OTR/L (12 PDUs August 2012)
*The SCERTS (Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support Model: Next Generation Practices for Children with Autism and Their Families) Presented by Amy Laurent, EdM, OTR/L (6 PDUs August 2011)
*Approaching Difficult Conversations
Presented by Greg Abel (6 PDUs August 2011)
*The SCERTS (Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support Model: Emotional Regulation and the SCERTS Practice Principles) Presented by Amy Laurent, EdM, OTR/L (8 PDUs May 2011)
*Activity Based Instruction and Intervention
Presented by Patti LaBouff, PT (12 PDUs August 2010)
* Neurokinesthetic Approach to Integrating Hand Development Skills into Educational Activities and Settings
Presented by: Mary Benbow (12 PDUs August 2009)
* Collaborating for Student Success: A Guide for School-Based Occupational Therapy (20 PDUs May 2009)
*School Based OT & PT in the 21st Century: Providing Inclusive Services Presented by: Tere Bowen-Irish (August 2008)
* Improving Function in Children Using NDT, SI, and Motor Learning Frameworks (June 2008) Education
Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy (Assistant), June 2000 Grossmont College, El Cajon, California
References
Elaine Oxina, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Nancy Buendia, COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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