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Saskia Marius

Levittown

Summary

Compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, known for high productivity, and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, therapeutic exercise implementation, and adaptive equipment use to enhance daily living activities. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to foster positive outcomes for patients, and collaborate effectively with occupational therapists and other healthcare staff.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation
Newtown
06.2024 - Current

- Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises, as outlined in treatment plans developed with occupational therapists.
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitor each patient's progress.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patients' goals.
- Monitor activities to ensure they are performed correctly.
- Report observations of the patient’s performance and responses to the occupational therapist (OTR/L).
- Educate patients and their families about medical conditions and exercises.
- Instruct patients on how to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Observe clients' behavior during therapy sessions to identify evidence of improvement or regression.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop strategies that improve clients' quality of life.
- Create activities that promote functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Encourage client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding, and grooming.
- Monitor vital signs during therapy sessions and report any changes promptly to the supervising therapist.
- Adapt treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty in performing activities.
- Treat patients using established treatment plans under the supervision of occupational therapists.
- Facilitate group activities designed to improve cognition, motor skills, and communication.
- Maintain a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
- Stay updated with knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Dresher Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center
Fort Washington
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed with an occupational therapist.
  • Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring the patient’s progress.
  • Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients' goals.
  • Monitor activities to make sure they are performed correctly
  • Report observations of the patient's performance and responses to the OTR/L.
  • Observed clients' behavior during therapy sessions for evidence of improvement or regression.
  • Made appropriate changes and alterations to treatment plans after evaluating patient progress.
  • Encouraged client participation in self-care activities such as dressing, feeding or grooming.

Life Enrichment Director

Langhorne Gardens
Langhorne
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Overseeing the budget for activities and events.
  • Conducting surveys to measure client satisfaction.
  • Creating promotional materials for activities and events.
  • Developing calendars for activities and events.
  • Maintaining spaces and equipment used for activities.
  • Assessing participants to determine which activities suit their needs.
  • Communicating with nutritionists and other physicians about participants' treatment plans.
  • Monitoring the physical and mental conditions of participants during events.
  • Providing medical attention to injured participants.
  • Demonstrated clear communication and documentation of interventions, intentional adaptation of strategies to incorporate information gained from assessments and past occupational performance.
  • Demonstrated consistent and strong professional behavior throughout the rotation.

Education

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Occupational Therapist Assistant

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
12.2020

Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Studies

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA
06.2014

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Clinical documentation
  • Assistive technology
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Empathetic interaction
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Clinical reasoning

Personal Information

Title: COTA/L

Languages

French
Professional
English
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Dean List, 2012

Certification

  • National Board certification with NBCOT
  • License Occupational therapy Assistant

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation
06.2024 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Dresher Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - 06.2024

Life Enrichment Director

Langhorne Gardens
11.2021 - 12.2022

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Occupational Therapist Assistant

Thomas Jefferson University

Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Studies

Bucks County Community College
Saskia Marius