Rocio Jackson

adjzb9@r.postjobfree.com - 215-***-****

Churchville, Pa 18966

PROFESIONAL SUMMARY

Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapist Assistant with background as OT Assistant inpatient and outpatient setting. Experienced with geriatric populations, patients with dementia, rehabilitation of the hand, cardiac, pulmonary and orthopedic rehabilitation. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. known for strong problem solving skills, getting things done in a timely manor. compassion, making rehabilitation, organization and communication skills. Speaks fluent English and Spanish.

SKILLS

-Team Management

-Supervision

-Project organization

-Relationship development

-Ready to step up when needed

-Excellent team player

-Patient advocate

-Problem solver

WORK HISTORY

COTA - Rehab Care by Kindred Health Care - 03/2015 - 09/2019

Newtown, Pa

-Evaluate treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.

-advocate for all patients’ health, safety and rights.

-provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries, and stroke.

-Trained patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

-Provide environmental modifications for safe and easy access of patients with different conditions.

-fieldwork supervisor for OTA students (4 total)

COTA - Adjunct Faculty - Philadelphia University - 04/2014-08/2018

Trevose, Pa

-Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology Lab Assistant for the Occupational Therapist Assistant Accelerated Program.

-Co-presenter with Jennie Coviello for the OTA/OTR Role Delineation at Jefferson University, Occupational Therapy Program. 2012-2018.

-Actively participated on forums for the OTA Accelerated Program new cohorts.

-Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.

-Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instructions.

-Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions of topics relevant to coursework to boost students leaning a retention.

-actively participated in team-building ideas and methods to help other faculty deal with changes.

-Appraised students understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.

-scored exams and graded students performance fairly.

COTA - The Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab - New Britain 09/2014-07/2017

-Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulley, weights and incline surfaces.

-implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.

-Administer tests to assess nature of disability and limits of function.

COTA - Genesis Health Care - Meadowbrook, Pa 10/2012-03/2015

-Provide compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions

-advocate for all patients’ health, safety and rights.

-Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulley, weights and incline surfaces.

-Trained patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

-Provided support to help patient adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.

-Provide direct occupations therapy services in short term rehab setting with focus on patient recovering from cardia, pulmonary and orthopedic conditions/surgery.

Rehab Technician - Genesis Health Care - Philadelphia, Doylestown and Newtown, 12/2016-04/2012

-Assisted in patient care activities such as safety during exercising and safety getting in/out of pool for hydrotherapy.

-Informed nurses and therapist of any requests from physician, patients, and visitors.

-Communicated back to nurses and therapist regarding patient treatment.

-Transported patients to and from treatment areas using wheel chair and assistive devices.

-maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

EDUCATION

Philadelphia University, 4201 Henry Ave, Philadelphia Pa 191**-******

Associate of Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with [Number] years of experience working with [Type] individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules

Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry].

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