Diana L. Roache, COTA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Marietta, GA 30062

Summary

Motivated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 10+ years’ experience assisting others. Strong aptitude for achievement and creative problem-solving. Dependable, results driven, and patient centered care provider. Committed to delivering quality, value, and outstanding support and service.

Qualifications Summary

Patient Advocate: Esteemed reputation for patiently and creatively delivering high-quality care and assistance to meet the individual needs of clients while encouraging and supporting improved cognitive abilities.

Empathetic & Patient: Applies and easy-going style to communicate and motivate patients as a compassionate and upbeat “people person”.

Relationship Development: Establishes solid relationships with team members, clients, and colleagues – building consensus cross functionally to meet expectations and exceed goals.

Key Strengths: Solid organizational, time management, and decision-making skills utilized to maintain professional and administrative competencies in an ever-changing healthcare marketplace.

Education & Certifications

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2020

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy – Gaithersburg, MD

Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2019

Chattahoochee Technical College – Marietta, GA

Suicide Prevention Certification, 2019

Chattahoochee Technical College – Marietta, GA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2017

Giving Care Education Center – Woodstock, GA

BLS Certified, (Expires 8/2021)

American Heart Association – Dallas, TX

Clinical Training

OTAS Level II Fieldwork

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, 2019 – 2020

Floyd Home Care - Cartersville, GA / Next Step Ministries – Woodstock, GA

Implemented comprehensive treatment plans for daily caseload of up to 10 patients. Designed interactive range of motion, fine and gross motor skill, and functional activities to enhance balance, mobility, and strength.

OTAS Level I Fieldwork

Activity Coordinator Assistant, 2018 - 2019

Serenity Adult Daycare - Powder Springs, GA / Winnwood Retirement Community – Marietta, GA

Led participants in physically and mentally challenging activities to increase social participation, reduce anxiety, increase physical stamina, and increase cognitive abilities.

Career Experience

Hamilton Long Term Care (PRN) - Dalton, GA 2021-Present

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Provides skilled therapy to patients, assisting with their recovery, maintenance, and improvement of functional skills necessary for daily living.

Plans and delivers diverse treatment exercises and therapeutic activities involving active/passive range of motion and increasing strength

Monitors and accurately documents patients progress in adherence to their therapeutic goals

Safely adjust therapeutic activities within treatment plans to promote functional independence in a home setting

Provides compassionate patient centered therapy in comfortable environments conducive for achievement goals

Collaborated closely with Occupational Therapist and other healthcare providers

Visiting Angels Home Care – Roswell, GA 2020 – Present

Certified Nursing Assistant

Applies compassionate care and assistance to clients with physical, daily activities, and medication management needs.

Plays integral role in helping patients meet their daily grooming, dietary, and physical fitness needs while promoting a positive and safe environment.

Communicates and educates patients and families to enhance living conditions, prevent accidents, and maintain safe transfer protocol.

Responds quickly and adapts seamlessly to changing care needs and priorities to facilitate an exceptional level of care.

Cobb County School District – Marietta, GA 2006 – 2020

Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional – Special Needs Students

Assist in the classroom setting as paraprofessional and substitute teacher to students from pre-K to high school with special needs including severe behavioral disorders, autism, and severe and/or profound intellectual disabilities (SID/PID).

Patiently, and empathetically provide one on one assistance to students while assisting teachers in maintaining a classroom environment favorable for reaching academic goals.

Record and document student progress; report to educational specialists, school psychologists, OT, and PT specialists to evaluate progress and determine needs.

Consistently apply positive reinforcement methods and behavioral assistance, setting the stage for student success.

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