Assistant Occupational
Resume:
CM Christian Martinez
915-***-**** E: ******@*****.***
**** ****** *** ***, ** Paso, TX 79911
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 5 years of experience working with kids, and adult individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules. Skilled at personalizing intervention plans to take advantage of individual patient strengths. Familiar with strategies for improving all areas of life for diverse patients. Desiring a challenging new position with the opportunity for career advancement. SKILLS Strategic decision-making
Fast learner
Team player
One-on-one instruction
Bilingual, and fluent in both
Spanish and English
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Planning and development
Positive behavior modeling
Scheduling
Strong presentation skills
Student evaluations
Supervisory training
Strong clinical judgment
Patient-focused care
Solution-based interventions
Reporting requirements
WORK HISTORY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT 01/2014 to 2019 Valeo Rehab El Paso, TX
Provided direct occupational therapy services for 5 years in pediatric, geriatric in both out patient and home health settings. Followed by 2 years of ALS rehab, and conditioning.
Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas. Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills. Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, and answering telephone calls.
Supervised students within their first and second field work locations ensure patient safety, and education development.
Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan. Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
Used Kinnser, Fusion, and DocMeIn to submit notes, schedule, and manage patient appointments.
Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT 10/2015 to 2019
1st Choice Rehab El Paso, TX
Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas. Provided direct occupational therapy services in Geriatric home health settings.
Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills. Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs. RETAIL SALES SUPERVISOR 11/2011 to 01/2014
Macys Corporate Services Ltd. El Paso, TX
Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge. Mentored 2-member sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Developed, implemented and enhanced employee targets and operational policies to promote productivity and strengthen team performance. EDUCATION High School Diploma 2008
Canutillo High School, Canutillo, TX
Technical Degree in Architecture And Engineering Architecture, And 2008 Engineering
Center For Career & Technology Education, El Paso, TX Science in The Arts of Architecture Masters in 5 YEARS EDUCATION. Architecture
El Paso Community College / Texas Tech University, El Paso, TX Occupational Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapy 2014 Pima Medical Institute, Tucson, AZ
AFFILIATIONS Board member, and Vice President of Sutton Place at Thunderbird. Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association
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