Alyssa Aleman-Sanchez
Lancaster
Summary
Caring and highly trained student with an extensive background in the Occupational Therapy field. Dedicated to support individuals with routine needs and challenging crises by offering individual and group assistance. Focus on building life-long skills, encouraging learning and promoting conflict management strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Aide
Antelope Valley Care Center
2022.01 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists with patient care and treatment plans
- Supported patients learning to sit up, balance and complete daily living activities
- Documented patient progress and shared updates with therapists
- Assisted patients with mobility using safe techniques when utilizing appropriate equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs during gait training
- Monitored patient responses to treatment and provided feedback to therapists to adjust care plans as needed
- Prepared patients for therapy sessions by setting up equipment and ensuring safety measures were in place
- Observed therapy sessions to learn techniques from experienced therapists
- Instructed patients in proper body mechanics and ways to improve functional mobility
- Trained patients how to use orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.
Volunteer
Hands Plus Physical Therapy
2021.01 - 2021.01
- Observed Occupational Therapist David Hubert in his daily work environment for over 80 hours
- Provided patients with physical modalities such as ultrasound and laser treatments
- Supported therapist with cleaning and setting up the patient's area of treatment with specific supplies
- Analyzed rehabilitative practices and information, resulting in a better understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession
- Researched and studied hand disabilities while studying the anatomy of the hand
- Conducted a physical agent modality under direct Occupational Therapist supervision
- Observed the development of custom castings and splints using different materials.
Volunteer
Carousel Ranch
2021.01 - 2021.01
- Participated in creative and valuable exercises to improve flexibility, endurance, and muscle strength for children while riding horseback
- Analyzed child's movement and cognitive requirements of daily tasks, and creatively implemented activities and exercises designed to build upon the individual's current abilities in order to improve daily independence
- Assessed performance following rehabilitation, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance during sessions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2021
Associate - Liberal Arts & Sciences CSU Social and Behavioral Science
College of the Canyons
Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA08.2018
Skills
- Superior Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Exceptional Attention to Detail
- Fast and Adaptable Learner
- Excellent Time Management
Timeline
Rehab Aide
Antelope Valley Care Center
2022.01 - Current
Volunteer
Hands Plus Physical Therapy
2021.01 - 2021.01
Volunteer
Carousel Ranch
2021.01 - 2021.01
Bachelor's Degree - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University Northridge
Associate - Liberal Arts & Sciences CSU Social and Behavioral Science
College of the Canyons
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