Sonia Fercovic-Ortegel

• Maintained compliance with all regulations pertaining to confidentiality, privacy, and documentation requirements within the caregiving profession.
• Ensured a clean, safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols and maintaining proper hygiene practices.
• Successfully managed challenging behavioral situations by utilizing de-escalation techniques rooted in empathy.

• Provided daily personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Managed medication schedules and administered prescribed treatments.
• Assisted with meal preparation and feeding
• Monitored health and behavior, reporting changes to healthcare providers.
• Implemented cognitive stimulation and physical activities tailored to the patient.

• Developed strong relationships with family members through regular updates on their loved ones' status during their time under my care.
• Served as a reliable liaison between healthcare providers, families, and patients to ensure seamless coordination of care efforts.

• Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
• Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
• Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
• Improved, designed and led activities to promote sensory-motor development among pediatric patients.
• Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
• Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.

• Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
• Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
• Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase verbal behavior, enabling clients to communicate needs more effectively.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desirable behaviors, contributing to significant client progress.
• Delivered targeted behavior modification programs, which significantly reduced instances of aggressive behavior in clients.

• Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to aacademic success.
• Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.

• Supported individualized educational programs by implementing ABA techniques to promote positive behavior and learning outcomes in students with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Assisted in data collection and progress monitoring, documenting student behavior, skill acquisition, and responses to interventions.
• Collaborated with lead teachers and therapists to adapt instructional materials and activities, ensuring alignment with each student’s behavioral and educational goals.