Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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LUCIA Ramos

Karori

Summary

Passionate about supporting rehabilitation with a holistic, client-centred approach to enhance quality of life. Proven team player at WDHB, contributing to high-quality care for patients and whānau. Acknowledge the vital role of Occupational Therapists in restoring physical function, purpose, and autonomy for stroke survivors. Committed to pursuing an OT degree and expanding clinical expertise in community-based interventions, with a keen interest in specialising in palliative care OT. Skilled in patient care, clinical support, and administrative tasks, including conducting Initial Assessment Screen, Mental State Examination, and assisting OTs in monitoring acute Stroke patients using the Neurological Screening Tool.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialist Support Staff

Private Services
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • This is my current casual Job.
  • This was a part-time/casual job while I was completing my full-time studies.
  • Collaborate and support individuals with physical and mental disabilities, particularly those with autism, to improve their quality of life.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their well-being.
  • Ability to recognise and assess environmental and social factors that reduce or minimise sensory disorders to improve performance capacity.
  • Identify strengths and collaborate with whānau to promote and develop personalised, therapeutic, and meaningful activities, demonstrating provision of culturally safe and bicultural practice with patients and their whānau.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
  • Advocated for client rights and preferences in interactions with external service providers to ensure equitable access to necessary supports.

Allied Health Care Assisstant

Waikato DHB
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assisting clinicians in therapy sessions, demonstrating exercises, and helping patients use adaptive equipment to improve independence and safety, conducting rehabilitation programs for OPR, Stroke and General Surgery patients.
  • Ability to conduct cognitive and physical rehabilitation programs following appropriate health and safety guidelines for acute and non-acute patients under the direction of a clinical supervisor.
  • Working with allied health professionals to monitor, observe, and record patient progress, reporting any changes in condition.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
  • Equipment Management: able to educate on the functioning of equipment and provide resources needed for therapy sessions.
  • Willingness to work positively in improving health outcomes for Maori. Commitment to reinforce Te Tiriti principles and obligations, and professional development.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment according to the moving and handling policy.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.

Support Worker

Ideas Services
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Enable a person to live an independent life with dignity.
  • Supporting a person to develop and strengthen their social networks.
  • To work in partnership to enhance rehabilitation opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Otago Polytechnic
Otago, NZ
12-2024

Health and wellbaing - Community and Disabilities Services Level 4

Wintec Polytechnic
Waikato
01.2020

Pilates instructor -

Erialdi Pilates
Montevideo
01.2015

Massage Therapist & Kinesiology - Kinesiology

Thai School
Montevideo
01.2015

Skills

  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Driven and self-motivated
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Cultural competency awareness
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Activities of daily living ADL support
  • Pain management
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Willingness to learn

Accomplishments


  • He Puna Whakaata: Therapeutic Activities to Guide
    Change II. Wellington: Te Rau Ora, 2024.
  • Infection Prevention and Control Award, 2023, WDHB.
  • Amputee Rehab Study Day Award, 2022, Peke Waihanga, Artificial Limb Services Waikato.
  • Mental Health First Aid Course (NZ/ AOTEAROA)3rd edition, 2019, Counties Manuka Health.
  • Critical Thinking Award, 2019, Waikato institute of technology/ Te Kuratini o Waikato.
  • Hohonu Whakaro, Critical Thinking Award, 2018, Waikato institute of technology/ Te Kuratini o Waikato.

Certification

  • Occupational Therapy Board Of New Zealand Registration, RN: 50-09726.
  • Full Driven Licence.


Languages

Spanish

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in CrossFit and Olympic Lifting for overall physical and mental well-being, as well as enjoying the social aspect of it
  • Experimenting with different creative mediums, like dry flowers, play piano, and crating clothes, to expand my creativity, skills ,and techniques

Timeline

Specialist Support Staff

Private Services
04.2024 - 01.2025

Allied Health Care Assisstant

Waikato DHB
08.2021 - 09.2023

Support Worker

Ideas Services
09.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Otago Polytechnic

Health and wellbaing - Community and Disabilities Services Level 4

Wintec Polytechnic

Pilates instructor -

Erialdi Pilates

Massage Therapist & Kinesiology - Kinesiology

Thai School

PERSONAL SKILLS

· Trustworthiness: naturally handled sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality, earning the trust of people and showing appreciation for the privilege of friendships.

· Networking: genuinely intrigued by others socio-cultural aspects, thought and content process, as well as learning about their professional development and interests to enhance relationships that benefit both parties.

· Patience: Maintained a patient and empathetic approach when working with alongside people with complex socio-cultural, mental and physical challenges. Specially, a profound understanding on chronic pain, trauma, and facing learning difficulties gained  through experiences in life.

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