Carissa Roca, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Nassau County, New York, United States

Queens/Long Island, Ny

• Perform evaluations and collect outcome measures (Barthel Index, PSFS, QuickDash, Upper Extremity Functional Index, MMT, Goniometry) to establish plan of care for clients within the home and clinic setting. • Provide recommendations for DME and assistive devices to optimize patient quality of life, safety and independence within the home. • Review charts, complete documentation and schedule appointments using EMR (Clinicient) system database.• Treatment and documentation based on Medicare Part B guidelines for in-home and clinic rehabilitation services.• Maintain effective communication between agency administration, client, caregivers, MDs, and patient coordinators to promote team-approach care.• Provide treatment to the following diagnoses but not limited to: orthopedic (shoulder fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, wrist fractures), neurological (Parkinson’s Disease, essential tremors, dementia, spinal cord injury, stroke) Neuromuscular (multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis)

New York, United States

Hood River, Oregon

Pediatric clinic servicing populations in/around Hood River, OR. Focused on providing a wide scope of therapies for children with physical, neurological and behavioral deficits. Provides services for underserved populations requiring an emphasis on education and effective communication. - Perform evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual clients- Determine best treatment plans to meet objectives for school and home life- Serve as bilingual therapist to optimize communication and understanding of services for clients and parents- Consult with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals

Greater New York City Area

- Performed inpatient and outpatient evaluations and assessments in English and Spanish- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods- Provided in-person DME assessments and placed orders into VA hospital computer system

Nassau County

Provided community habilitation support to adults with special needs to improve skills that promote independence and a better quality of life. Assisted with planning meaningful daily activities, facilitated opportunities for community integration (i.e. run errands, recreational activities)

Milton, Ny

Provided after-school care for a teenager with autism. Duties include, preparing snacks, handling medication, assuring proper hygienic routine is completed. Housekeeping duties include, basic dusting, vacuuming, and mopping of kitchen and dining room floors; loading and unloading laundry.

New Paltz. Ny

Provided aid and transportation for elderly woman with disabilities. Duties included, organizing files around home, caring for pets, preparing meals, and driving to appointments.

New Paltz, Ny

An RA followed duties and obligations related to the designated building, including: overseer of rules and regulations of the hall, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, building community among residents and staff

Master'S Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication Sciences And Disorders, General

Activities and Societies: Powerlifting Club, Resident Assistant for 2 years, Up til' Dawn E-boardMinored in Anthropology, graduated.