Joel J.

Aldape
4413 Jay Ave, McAllen TX. 78504 | (956) 648-5561 | xso8705@gmail.com

Objective
I am a motivated, hard-working Certified Occupational Therapist seeking to obtain a Clinical Director
position in a Rehabilitation/Nursing facility that promotes professional growth.

Education
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE MAY 2018
Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant
· Certification Number: 405371
· State license Number: 215310
Related coursework:
Therapeutic Interventions I & II Mental Health in Occupational Therapy
Pathophysiology in Occupational Therapy Therapeutic Use of Occupations/Activities I
Occupational Performance from Birth to Adolescence

Skills & Abilities

COMMUNICATION
· Bilingual: able to speak, read, and write the Spanish and English languages fluently
· Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience
RGV PREMIER HEALTH SERVICES

13500 E, HWY TX-107, EDINBURG, TX 78542

(956) 378-9991

· Maintained a case load of 6-10 pediatric patients a day, contribute to intervention plans with functional
outcomes, and provided individualized treatment with documentation under supervision of OTR.
· Date: November 2018 – present

FUN HOUSE REHAB

9620 STATE HWY 107 STE. B MISSION, TX 78573

(956) 638-0761

· Deliver individualized treatment and documentation under supervision of OTR for 6-8 pediatric
patients a day. Developed and provided parent/caregiver education and home treatment programs in
Spanish and English.
· Date: March 8, 2019 - present
RELATED OBSERVATIONAL HOURS
· 25 hours observing COTA/Supervising OTR implement intervention in pediatric setting
o Site: Therapy ‘R’ Us, Weslaco, TX.
o Date: January 8 – 16, 2016
· 25 hours observing PTA implement intervention in pediatric setting
o Site: Therapy ‘R’ Us, Weslaco, TX.
o Date January 22 – 27, 2016
· 25 hours observing COTA/Supervising OTR plan and implement intervention in geriatric/inpatient
setting
o Site: Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation, McAllen TX.
o Date: March 14 – 18, 2016
· 25 hours observing PTA/Supervising PT plan and implement intervention in geriatric/inpatient setting
o Site: Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation, McAllen TX.
o Date: March 21 – 31, 2016

RELATED VOLUNTEER HOURS

· 25 hours: assisting educational staff members as needed with social and life-skills activities for
students with special needs ages 17- 60 years old.
o Site: C.A.M.P. University, McAllen, TX.
o Date: July 24 - 28, 2017
· 25 hours: assisting Nursing, LVN, and Maintenance staff as needed with the daily tasks for
improving/maintaining quality of life for 15-20 geriatric patients.
o Site: Amara Hospice Care, Edinburg, TX.
o Date: June 5 – 9, 2017

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
FIELDWORK PRACTICUM I
· Planned and conducted weekly group activities to promote life and social skills day-habilitation
program for high school graduates with special needs. Ages ranged from 17 – 60 years old.
o Site: C.A.M.P. University, McAllen TX.
o Dates: from September 8 – 29, 2017
· Developed and conducted weekly group activities to promote social participation, coping skills, quality
of life, and engagement in daily occupation.
o Site: Waterford Gardens Assisted Living, Mission TX.
o Dates: from October 6 – 27, 2017
· Planned and conducted group activities to promote age-appropriate social skills, and developing coping
skills. Ages ranged from 4 – 55 years old.
o Site: South Texas Behavioral Health Center, Edinburg TX.
o Dates: from November 3 - December 8, 2017

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FIELDWORK PRACTICUM II
· Maintained a case load of 6-10 patients a day, contribute to intervention plans with functional
outcomes, and provided individualized treatment with documentation under supervision of OTR
clinical instructor. Patient ages ranged from 30 – 85 years old.
o Site: Edinburg Nursing and Rehab Center, Edinburg TX.
o Dates: from January 15, 2018 to March 9, 2018
· Delivered individualized treatment and documentation under supervision of OTR clinical instructor for
6-8 patients a day. Developed and provided parent/caregiver education and home treatment programs
in Spanish and English.
o Site: Kid ‘N’ Around Therapy, McAllen TX.
o Dates: from March 19, 2018 to May 11, 2018

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