CYNTHIA MARIA Di BIASIO

1616 Winton Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

(216) 221-2269
GOAL Certified/Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant seeks position in Adult C
linical Rehabilitation, In/Out patient or Long Term Care.
EDUCATION Cuyahoga Community College Occupational Therapy Technology 2003
A.A.S. In Occupational Therapy Assistance
Graduated Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE 2010-Present
Therapy Partners of Ohio Middleburg Hts.,Ohio
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Provided therapy in geriatric setting LTC, Skilled, Dementia, Intermediate C
are.
Direct therapy support in ADL's, feeding, dressing, transfers, hygiene/toilet
ing,
Home Evaluations, Restorative Nursing Programs, Splinting and most all other
skilled occupational therapy to seniors in this facility.
2007-2009
Genesis Healthcare Rehab Services Cleveland, Ohio
Rehab Services, Inc. Parma, Ohio
Therapy Tech & Independent Home Health Aide
* Worked with seniors in Home Healthcare to address activites
of daily living. Working as Therapy Tech as contracted employee
in nursing home in rehab, alzheimer's and long term care units.
Seeing to patients needs to get them ready for OT/PT therapy treatments.
Transport patients to and from therapy appointments in nursing home.
2002 - 2003: Occupational Therapy Level II Internships
University Hospitals - Pain Management Rehab Cleveland, OH
St. John-WestShore - Physical Rehab - Skilled Nursing Westlake, OH
* Instructed patients in Correct back mechanics, Bed mobility, and Kitchen mobil
ity,
* Techniques of lifting and Functional body mechanics.
* Taught groups in Water aquatics, Psycho/Social interaction, and Arts and Craft
s.
* Assisted OT/L in Surgical rehab rounds, and taught patients proper use of Dura
ble medical equipment.
* Worked with Skilled Nursing patients on daily tasks of bathing, dressing, bath
and tub mobility and use of assistive devices such as canes, walkers and wheelc
hairs.
2001 - 2002: Occupational Therapy Level I Internships
Lutheran Medical Ctr. - Physical Rehab, General & Surgical Cleveland, OH
Hispanic Community Ctr. - Mental Health Rotation Cleveland, OH
Valley Forge High School - Pediatric Vocational Program Parma, OH
* Assisted patients with tasks of daily living skills.
* Instructed patients in fine and gross motor skill activities.
* Assisted COTA/L in patient treatment planning and implementation.
* Documented medical reports in SOAP and FIM formats.
* Planned and instructed individuals and groups in senior community programs.
* Developed and instructed seniors in exercise and daily living groups.
* Ran vocational life and self-esteem groups for young adults.
1998 - 2001: Psych Test Monitor Grafton, OH
State of Ohio - Lorain Correctional Institution
* Planned and instructed daily testing of inmates in educational and psychologic
al tests.
* Compiled statistical data on test evaluations.
* Maintained psychological medical records of 1,500 inmates.
* Assisted Psychologist director and Psych assistants in daily operations of psy
ch testing services in the institution.
1995 - 1998: Case Data Processor
State of Ohio - Civil Rights Commission Cleveland, OH
* Assisted civil rights case investigators in implementing the American with Dis
abilities Act.
* Compiled data of civil rights cases according to Ohio Revised Code 4112.
* Maintained record logs for claimants, employers, federal and state agencies.
* Routed visitors, phone inquiries, and other agencies to civil rights authoriti
es for case resolution.
1988 - 1995: Administrative Assistant
Marriott contracted Healthcare Services
Lakewood Hospital Lakewood,OH
* Supervised six cashiers for the cafeteria.
* Reconciled monthly cafeteria revenues of 650K
* Processed accounts payable yearly vendor invoices of 1.2M
* Instructed computer in-services to management staff of twelve.

1984 - 1990: Soldier in Signal corps and Personnel corps.

U.S. Army - Active and Reserve Duty, Sergeant E-5.
Professional Affiliations:
American Occupational Therapy Association
Ohio Occupational Therapy Association
Phi Theta Kappa - Academic Honorary