CARMEN PADURARU

adtaij@r.postjobfree.com

January **, 2020

To: Rehab Manager

RE: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

To whom it may concern,

I would like to express my interest in the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position. I am a self-motivated and progress-driven Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with an extensive background in this industry. With a long-standing record of initiative and innovation, I have developed and executed strategies which I believe will bring value to the Rehab Manager. Throughout the course of my career, I have honed my sensory processing support and therapeutic abilities. I am an astute problem-solver capable of prioritizing and managing complex projects with proficiency.

In my previous role, I exercised collaboration, communication, and training in contribution of team efforts and organizational improvements. I am open-minded and focused on new developments in my field. I have proven to be effective and motivational, with proficiency in time-management and collaborative work. I enjoy brainstorming and coordinating efforts to achieve a common goal. Please take a moment to review my enclosed resume and accompanying credentials. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you regarding my candidacy for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant role.

I'm looking forward to your response and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Carmen N. Paduraru C.O.T.A./L

Carmen N Paduraru

909-***-**** (Cell)

3314 Hackmatack Dr. Nw.

Kennesaw, GA 30152

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Summary

• Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills. Skills

• Patient support and assistance

• Excellent communication

• Client-focused

• Patient education

Experience

Metnurse Health Services, Inc McDonough, Ga January 2020 to Current C.O.T.A.

• B.L.S. Certified.

• Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory

• Participated in and focused on scheduling patients for specific dates and times for Home Health to implement OT services at the patient’s residence

• Assisted the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation of patients and to update goals as patients made progress

• Assessed the continued need for Home Health Services

• Supported patients in daily living activities and maintenance programs under supervision of the OTR

• Treated patients to improve fine motor skills and UE ROM, balance control with ADL post trauma and stroke, improve self-efficiency with home cooking, meal preparation and self-care skills as needed to make them Independent to live alone

• Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy

• Facilitated understanding of the rehabilitation progress by communicating with patients and families and in- serviced them in Home health Exercise programs

• Documented assessments, treatment goals, and patient’s progress using a standardized note writing format Sava Senior Care, Canton, GA

C.O.T.A. November 2009 to Dec 2019

• B.L.S. Certified

• Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.

• Participated in and supported departmental programs such as home cooking, clothes management and gardening.

• Assisted the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation of patients.

• Collaborated with OTR on patient’s continued needs for OT

• Assisted with updating goals as patient progresses

• Helped to improve function and overall Independence with group therapy

• Coordinated with all disciplines to help Improve patient’s Independence

• Supported patients in daily living activities and maintenance programs under supervision of the OTR.

• Treated patients to improve fine motor skills and UE ROM, balance control with ADL post trauma and stroke, improve self-efficiency with home cooking, meal preparation and self-care skills Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy.

• Facilitated understanding of the rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families and educated families on discharge planning as indicated in OT Evaluation

• Completed discharge planning at the patient’s house and made appropriate recommendations to ensure safe discharge to the patient’s home

• Documented assessments, treatment goals, and patient's progress using a standardized note writing format.

• Documented continued need for O.T. to ensure patient is able to receive continued coverage from the insurance to be able to reach Independence

• Managed time for proper productivity in a multi-level building Canton Rehab and Nursing Center, Canton, Ga June 2011 to Oct. 2017 C.O.T.A.

• B.L.S. Certified

• Monitored multiple database to keep track of all company inventory

• Helped to improve function and overall independence with group therapy

• Participated in and supported departmental programs such as home cooking, clothing management, and gardening

• Assisted the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation of patients

• Assisted with updating goals as patient progresses

• Supported patients in daily living activities and maintenance programs under supervision of the OTR

• Treated patients to improve fine motor skills and UE ROM, balance control with ADL’s post-trauma and stroke, improve self-efficiency with home cooking, meal preparation and self-care skills

• Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy

• Facilitated understanding of the rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families and educated families on discharge planning as indicated in the OT Evaluation

• Documented assessments, treatment goals, and patient’s progress using a standardized note writing format

• Documented continued need for O.T. to ensure patient is able to receive continued coverage from the insurance to be able to reach independence

Reche Canyon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Colton, CA July 1993 to Nov. 2009 C.O.T.A.

• B.L.S. Certified

• Helped to improve function and overall independence with group therapy.

• Participated in and supported departmental programs such as home cooking, clothing management, and gardening.

• Provided monthly in-services on O.T. practices to other staff

• Assisted with yearly evaluation of CNA staff, and other departments with basic knowledge of O.T. programs and return demonstration

• Assisted the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation of patients

• Assisted with updating goals as patient progresses

• Supported patients in daily living activities and maintenance programs under supervision of the OTR.

• Treated patient to improve fine motor skills and UE ROM, balance control with ADL's post trauma and stroke improvement, self-efficiency with home cooking, meal preparation and self-care skills.

• Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy.

• Facilitated understanding of the rehabilitation process by communicating with the patient and families and educated families on discharge planning as indicated in the O.T. Evaluation

• Documented assessments, treatment goals, and patient's progress using a standardized note writing format

• Monitored multiple database to keep track of all company inventory and ordered needed Rehab Supplies Rehababilities Registry, Rancho Cucamonga, CA July 1993 to July 2006 C.O.T.A.

• B.L.S. Certified

• Monitored multiple database to keep track of all company inventory

• Helped to improve function and overall independence with group therapy.

• Participated in and supported departmental programs such as home cooking, clothing managment, and gardening.

• Assisted the Occupations Therapist in the evaluation of patients.

• Assisted with updating goals as patients progressed

• Supported patients in daily living activities and maintenance programs under supervision of the OTR.

• Treated patients to improve fine motor skills, UE ROM, balance control with ADL's, post trauma and stroke improvement, self-efficiency with home cooking, meal preparation, and self-care skills.

• Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy.

• Facilitated Understanding of the rehabilitation progress by communicating with patient and families. Documented assessments, treatment goals, and patient progress using a standardized note writing format I ordered splints and kept detailed inventory of rehab supplies.

• Monthly demonstrations to Nursing Staff of safe handling of patients and of safe transferring techniques. Skills

B.L.S. Certified, C.P.R. Certified, Customer Relations, Inventory Management, Speaks multiple languages, Supervisory Skills

Certifications and Professional Licenses

Certificate: State Board of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Assistant, State of Georgia, 2009; Georgia Licenses

C.O.T.A/L 1222Georgia, Regular

Education

1992 Loma Linda University School of Allied Health, Loma Linda, CA Associate of Arts: Associate in Art

Affiliations

State Board of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Assistant

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