Maria Roots, OTD, OTR/L

Experience

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  Nanny

  Jan 2005 - Sept 2018

  Nanny

  Through my experience as a nanny, I have worked with children of all ages, from premature/infant all the way through high school. I have also gained experience working with children with disabilities such as; Sensory processing disorder, ADHD, OCD, childhood seizure disorder, autism, and anxiety disorders. I am confident that I am knowledgable in the development of children from birth to adult and the transitions throughout their lives.

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  Piller Child Development

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2017

  Rehabilitation Aide

  I worked as a rehabilitation aide in an outpatient pediatric clinic. This clinic offers occupational, speech, and feeding therapy. There is an emphasis on sensory integration implementation at this clinic. I assisted therapists when they were treating children, assisted the front office staff with administration duties, and kept the clinic tidy and organized.

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  Marc Community Resources

  May 2015 - May 2015

  Student, Level IA Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Rotation

  During this mental health rotation, I completed 32 hours. I worked with individuals and in group home settings on increasing social skills and communication, increasing independence, building appropriate relationships with others and increasing occupational performance. Common diagnoses I have experience after completion of this rotation are: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, diabetes, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, personality disorders, and mood disorders.

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  Banner - University Medical Center

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2015

  Student, Level IB Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Rotation

  During this rotation at Banner University Medical Center, I completed 39 hours in an acute inpatient setting with an emphasis on orthopedic patients. Most patients had received total hip replacments; both posterior and anterior, knee replacements or had elbow and shoulder fractures. These patients were provided safety precautions and training on therapeutic exercises. An emphasis on ADLs were also a priority with the majority of this population.

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  Mesa Public Schools

  May 2016 - May 2016

  Student, Level IC Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Rotation
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  The Clubhouse Innovative Therapy Center

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Student, Level IIA Occupational Therpy Fieldwork Student
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  St Luke

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Student Level IIB Occupational Therpy Fieldwork Student
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  Piller Child Development

  Aug 2017 - now

  Pediatric Occupational Therapist