Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Occupational Therapy Clinical Rotations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Bianca Castro

Bakersfield

Summary

I am an experienced, passionate, and ambitious individual who desires the opportunity of helping others. I have the ideal attributes as an employee: reliable, genuine, and goal oriented. The main reason to get into the healthcare field is to help people. Being able to enhance the life of a person and observe progress in someone is very rewarding. As a U.S. Veteran, I hold a solid history of achievement in all endeavors. Therefore, I can ensure growth, meeting aggressive goals, and professionalism. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapy Aide

TERRIO Physical Therapy & Fitness
12.2017 - Current
  • Assist with patient intake and exercises.
  • Preparation of equipment.
  • Prepare hot and cold packs.
  • Transporting and observing patients.
  • Documenting patients' responses and progress.

Assistant Property Manager

Golden Empire Rental
Bakersfield
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in managing tenant communications and resolving concerns effectively.
  • Coordinated maintenance requests and ensured timely service completion.
  • Supported lease administration by preparing and reviewing lease documents.

Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Army National Guard
07.2015 - 11.2023
  • Prepare and maintain officer and enlisted personnel records.
  • Maintain emergency notification data.
  • Support readiness, health, and welfare of all soldiers.
  • Continue commitment of one weekend/month, two weeks/summer.
  • Reason for leaving: Completed 8-year contract

Occupational Therapy Clinical Rotation

Kern River Transitional Care
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: SNF/Acute Care
  • Responsibilities - include conducting assessments to evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions aimed at improving daily living skills, mobility, and overall quality of life.
  • Educate - Teach patients and families about adaptive techniques and equipment and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Interventions - include activities such as daily living training in dressing, grooming, and hygiene, fine/gross motor skill exercises, sensory integration techniques, and the use of assistive devices to promote independence and enhance functional abilities.
  • SNF/Acute Care

Occupational Therapy Clinical Rotation

Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: Outpatient Hands
  • OT Process- Assist in the evaluation and assessment of patient's functional abilities, designing personalized treatment plans, and implementing interventions to improve strength, mobility, and coordination of the hand and wrist.
  • Interventions - include therapeutic exercises, splinting, manual therapy, and education on adaptive techniques for daily activities.
  • Outpatient Hands

Instructional Intervention Assistant

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Support students with emotional or behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and related special education needs.
  • Performs clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities such as preparing, distributing instructional materials, and maintaining records, progress notes, and grades.
  • Communicates with teachers and certificated personnel to support students' needs and progress.
  • Reason for leaving: Got accepted into a Graduate OTD Program

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) - San Marcos, CA

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
San Marcos, CA
04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology

Cal State University of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
05.2021

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
05.2019

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Taft College
Taft, California
08.2018

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Adaptability to change
  • Client interviews and assessments
  • Document examination
  • Report writing
  • Physical fitness and performance
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Combat training
  • Reliability

References

  • Reuben Raynes, Clinical Instructor from Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy, 661-662-6123
  • George Salazar, from TERRIO Physical Therapy & Fitness, 901-485-2314
  • Tai Villaruz, from Kern River Transitional Care, 661-586-9771

Occupational Therapy Clinical Rotations

  • Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy, Outpatient Hands, 01/09/23, 03/31/23, OT Process- Assist in the evaluation and assessment of patient's functional abilities, designing personalized treatment plans, and implementing interventions to improve strength, mobility, and coordination of the hand and wrist., Interventions - include therapeutic exercises, splinting, manual therapy, and education on adaptive techniques for daily activities.
  • Kern River Transitional Care, SNF/Acute Care, 05/08/23, 07/28/23, Responsibilities - include conducting assessments to evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions aimed at improving daily living skills, mobility, and overall quality of life., Educate - Teach patients and families about adaptive techniques and equipment and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care., Interventions - include activities such as daily living training in dressing, grooming, and hygiene, fine/gross motor skill exercises, sensory integration techniques, and the use of assistive devices to promote independence and enhance functional abilities.

Accomplishments

Military Achievements

  • California Achievement Medal Recruit Sustainment Program
  • Certificate of Achievement Bravo Company, 369th Adjutant General Battalion
  • Basic Training Honor Graduate 1st Battalion, 31st Field Artillery

Education Achievements

  • Academic Honors- GPA: 3.50

Certification

Certification Type: OTR

  • Certification Number: 537536
  • Initial Date: 07/25/2025
  • Expiration Date: 03/31/2029

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Property Manager

Golden Empire Rental
05.2024 - 01.2025

Occupational Therapy Clinical Rotation

Kern River Transitional Care
05.2023 - 07.2023

Occupational Therapy Clinical Rotation

Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 03.2023

Instructional Intervention Assistant

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
01.2019 - 08.2021

Physical Therapy Aide

TERRIO Physical Therapy & Fitness
12.2017 - Current

Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Army National Guard
07.2015 - 11.2023

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) - San Marcos, CA

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology

Cal State University of Bakersfield

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Bakersfield College

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Taft College
Bianca Castro