Angelito Panem
Fullerton
Summary
Occupational Therapist Assistant with expertise in enhancing patient mobility and independence through customized therapeutic interventions. Proficient in problem-solving and safety monitoring, ensuring high-quality care delivery. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Care And Protect Rehab
Los Angeles
06.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and families about therapies and home exercise programs.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve patients' mobility and daily living skills.
- Identified potential problem areas related to physical limitations or medical conditions that may interfere with a client's ability to perform daily living tasks independently.
- Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously while maintaining high quality care standards for all clients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, goals and outcomes.
- Instructed patients and families on proper use of adaptive equipment to promote independence in home or community settings.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan further interventions.
- Adapted exercises as needed for each individual client based on assessment results and physical abilities.
- Encouraged family involvement in occupational therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Monitored safety practices while assisting clients with their daily living activities.
- Incorporated sensory integration techniques into the treatment plan when indicated.
- Observed clients during performance tasks to identify areas needing intervention or improvement.
- Collaborated with other health professionals such as physical therapists, speech-language pathologists and physicians regarding client care needs.
- Delivered high level of quality care and understanding to patients suffering from painful and debilitating conditions.
- Worked closely with patients during physical therapy sessions to promote better function and lessen discomfort.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Gateways Rehabilitation LLC
Pomona
11.2014 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Documented patient progress and responses to treatment accurately and timely.
- Educated patients and families about therapies and home exercise programs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Participated in staff training sessions to improve service delivery practices.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current on best practice guidelines related to occupational therapy services.
- Identified potential problem areas related to physical limitations or medical conditions that may interfere with a client's ability to perform daily living tasks independently.
- Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously while maintaining high quality care standards for all clients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, goals and outcomes.
- Instructed patients and families on proper use of adaptive equipment to promote independence in home or community settings.
- Adapted exercises as needed for each individual client based on assessment results and physical abilities.
- Incorporated sensory integration techniques into the treatment plan when indicated.
- Observed clients during performance tasks to identify areas needing intervention or improvement.
- Collaborated with other health professionals such as physical therapists, speech-language pathologists and physicians regarding client care needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California, CA09-2014
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Gardena, California07-2008
Associate of Science - Design Technology
ITT Technical Institute
San Diego, California06-1996
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Patient education
- Record keeping
- Case management
- Adaptive equipment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mobility enhancement
- Problem solving
- Safety monitoring
- Therapeutic adaptation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Gross motor skills
- Fine motor skills
- Functional mobility
- Activity analysis
- Therapeutic techniques
- Strength training
- Occupational performance improvement
- Motor skills development
- Range of motion exercises
- Therapeutic intervention
- Rehabilitation techniques
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Care And Protect Rehab
06.2025 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Gateways Rehabilitation LLC
11.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Santa Ana College
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Design Technology
ITT Technical Institute