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Sidney Alaniz

Fullerton

Summary

Empathetic and skilled COTA eager to implement client-centered rehabilitation services for clients with physical, developmental, and emotional impairments for improved and fulfilling participation in everyday activities. Provides enriched care with flexible learning style for clients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Interface Rehab
Pico Rivera
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
  • Provided documentation on patient's overall progress and current level of function during activities of daily living through NetHealth.
  • Assisted occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop strategies for improving the quality of life for clients.
  • Provided support to patients with mobility issues and assisted with personal tasks to alleviate physical discomfort.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Thrive and Shine Therapy
Los Angeles
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
  • Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes, and efficient caregiver education.
  • Administered progress reports with efficient observation of progress and current functional levels during ADLs and functional tasks.

COTA Intern

DV Therapy
Los Angeles
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Client documentation utilizing SOAP format.
  • Coordinated interventions with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Patient and family education on conditions, treatments, and home exercises.
  • Administer assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives of daily living, clinical, and educational areas.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

CBD College
Los Angeles, CA
10-2022

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Treatment planning
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Client assessments
  • Sensory Integration
  • Education on use of Adaptive Equipment
  • Client and Family Education
  • Documentation/Maintaining Client Records
  • Collaboration/Teamwork
  • HIPAA Trained
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certification

CA COTA LICENSE: #6530

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Interface Rehab
09.2024 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Thrive and Shine Therapy
08.2023 - 09.2024

COTA Intern

DV Therapy
06.2022 - 08.2022

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

CBD College
Sidney Alaniz