SARAH ARAUJO
Franklin,Texas
Summary
Well-organized, efficient and reliable COTA with proven skills in supporting and monitoring patients undergoing
occupational therapy treatment regiments. Proven time management skills while effectively managing office operations
such as schedules, supplies and other clerical needs. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments. Proficient with
communicating with key stakeholders including patients, family members, physicians and insurance companies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CurrentCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
01.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by instructing caregivers in home programs and use of adaptive equipment.
- Determined supplementary treatment needs by evaluating current daily living skills and capacities of different patients.
- Encouraged patients during therapy activities, monitoring and documenting performance and progress.
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive and cooperative work atmosphere
- Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill needs.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Franklin Nursing Home
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Helped patients deal with different situations through effective training on basic living skills.
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.
- Documented, researched and resolved customer service issues.
- Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill needs.
- Maintained 95% productivity daily
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Director of Rehab
Century Rehab
05.2012 - 02.2018
- Supported patient need, continuously assessing functional progress, safety and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation
- Built strong rapport with patients and associates, respecting diverse opinions and treatment styles.
- Protected patient confidentiality when managing medical charts, accurately and securely entering data into EMR system
- Trained caregivers in techniques for helping patients with therapy and how to provide continuing support.
- Trained, supervised, evaluated and counseled rehabilitation department employees to achieve and maintain highest standards of care
- Coordinated rehabilitation patient assignments to staff therapists and therapy contractors.
- Balanced department operations to address patient needs while maintaining fiscal requirements.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient needs.
- Coordinated effective interdepartmental collaboration through open communication between medical staff.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HEALTH STUDIES, Health Studies and Business Management
TEXAS WOMANS UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - undefined
Kingwood College
Skills
- Texas licensed Occupational Therapy
- Assistant
- Adaptive Equipment/Home
- Modifications
- Patient and family education
- First Aid
- Excellent oral/written
- Communication
- Insurance billing
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Franklin Nursing Home
02.2019 - 01.2023
CurrentCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
01.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Director of Rehab
Century Rehab
05.2012 - 02.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HEALTH STUDIES, Health Studies and Business Management
TEXAS WOMANS UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - undefined
Kingwood College
Similar Profiles
Jill BurnsideJill Burnside
Speech-Language Pathologist at Encompass Health/Enhabit Home Health & HospiceSpeech-Language Pathologist at Encompass Health/Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Rheemo MoseRheemo Mose
RN Case Manager at Enhabit Home Health & HospiceRN Case Manager at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Rachel ReynoldsRachel Reynolds
Director of Business Development at Enhabit Home Health & HospiceDirector of Business Development at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Stephanie CoxStephanie Cox
Hospice Case Manager at Enhabit Home Health & HospiceHospice Case Manager at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Sara HanksSara Hanks
Stay at Home Mom at Self EmployedStay at Home Mom at Self Employed