Mariah Myrna Maico

Experience

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  Adjust Physical Therapy

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

  Physical Therapy Aide

  Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Discussed potential risks and safety precautions pertaining to specific injuries according to therapist instructions.Prepared all patient charts with necessary paperwork, and trained and supervised volunteers on daily clinical tasks and guidelines.

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  Premier Physical Therapy, PC

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

  Physical Therapy Aide/Front Desk Assistant

  Administered strength testing, instructed exercises, and documented progress on exercise charts.Performed secretarial tasks, such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, verifying insurance, collecting payments, and entering daily charges.Applied modalities, including ultrasound, traction, hot/cold packs, and electrical stimulation, and assisted with Active Release Techniques to patients.

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  Meridian Hand Therapy

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

  Occupational Therapy Aide

  Applied modalities to patients, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and paraffin wax, and utilized multitasking skills to assist patients.Instructed hand, wrist, and elbow exercises to patients, adjusted difficulty level as needed, and ensured compliance with Medicare and Workers Compensation.Prepared all patient charts, and called patients for appointment reminders for the following day.

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  Virtual Experience - Stanbridge University

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

  Level IA OT Fieldwork

  Learned how to create an occupational profile and client-centered short- and long-term goals for clients with mental health limitations using the AOTA Occupational Profile Template and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.

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  Kids Connections - Rancho Cucamonga

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

  Level IB OT Fieldwork

  Directly observed occupational therapists in treating children of varying ages and disabilities, and created sensory-rich, play-based activities for children targeting specific sensory needs, and graded the activity to provide the just right challenge.

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  San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  Level 1C OT Fieldwork

  Completed chart reviews, directly observed occupational therapist interventions including co-treatment with physical therapists, and practiced documentation regarding daily client treatment sessions.

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  San Diego Va Health Care Syst

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Level 2A OT Fieldwork

  Evaluated and treated a wide range of upper extremity conditions, involving elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand injuries and diagnoses.Constructed client-centered treatment programs to improve functional capabilities and quality of life, while utilizing skilled interventions.Fabricated custom splints, applied physical agent modalities, performed manual therapy, and instructed therapeutic exercises.

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  Pomona Vista Care Center

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  Level 2B OT Fieldwork

  Implemented the occupational process of gathering information from the patient, assessments, and medical records to create individualized care plansDesigned client-centered treatment programs to restore, maintain, and improve functioning while facilitating the highest level of independence and safety with activities of daily livingEstablished positive rapport with all patients by consistently demonstrating empathy, compassion, and respect during the therapeutic process