Sarah DiStasio, MS, OTR/L, CSRS

Experience

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  Wegmans Food Markets

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2021

  Front End Coordinator

  While employed at Wegmans, I worked in a variety of roles on the front end. Most recently, I was part of the management team that oversaw the front end operations of the store. I was responsible for directing customer traffic, assisting other employees in solving problems, and running the scheduling system to ensure there was adequate front end coverage. I was also responsible for completing employee performance observations, providing each employee with constructive feedback, and filing the data into the company’s computer system. Within my last few months with Wegmans, I became responsible for overseeing LaneHawk audits, which monitored any employee errors leading to unscanned products leaving the store. I was in charge of keeping up-to-date with the audits, organizing them based on employee records, and providing employees with feedback on how to better avoid receiving audits in the future. Show less

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  NYSARC, Inc. dba The Arc Erie County New York

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  Occupational Therapy Student

  In this role, I implemented therapeutic interventions to pre-school aged children with fine motor and gross motor delays, documented daily interventions for therapy sessions with each child on my caseload, and collaborated with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists to provide holistic and competent care to all children. I was also responsible for ensuring that every child's goals were being met according to their respective IEPs.

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  SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Occupational Therapy Student

  In this role, I provided direct treatment on the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit to patients with various medical and orthopedic diagnoses; completed documentation, discharge planning, and scheduling tasks in a timely manner; engaged in interprofessional communication and collaboration with physical therapists, nursing, medical teams, patients, and families to provide client-centered care to all veterans.

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  OLV Human Services

  May 2021 - Feb 2022

  Occupational Therapist

  In this role, I was the sole Occupational Therapist in the Residential Intensive Treatment Program. The clients I served ranged in age from 12-18 years old, and had a variety of neuro-developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental health illnesses.In this role, I was responsible for planning and conducting daily recreation activities; creating task analyses for various clients’ ADL needs; collecting data and reporting on client progress in treatment planning meetings; and collaborating with members of the treatment team to provide the best care possible for all clients. I was also responsible for assisting in client mental health crises, as needed, and collaborating with my clients and colleagues to ensure everyone's safety. Show less

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  Elderwood

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

  Occupational Therapist

  In this role, I was responsible for evaluating patients, creating a client-centered plan of treatment, and carrying out skilled therapeutic interventions until discharge. I also communicated with the interdisciplinary team, consisting of OT, PT, SLP, nursing, and management, to problem-solve and create solutions to assist patients in reaching their optimal levels of independence to live safe and healthy lives upon discharge from skilled OT services.

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  Buffalo General Medical Center

  May 2023 - now

  • Occupational Therapist

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Occupational Therapist

    May 2023 - Jul 2023