Cota Jesica Alperin Cdcs, Cfps

Jesica Alperin is a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) with extensive experience in various healthcare settings. Jesica currently holds the position of Director of Staff Education and Dementia Life at CaraVita Home Care since June 2020.

Prior to this, Jesica worked at CareRite Centers as a COTA/L, where they were promoted to rehab liaison. Their responsibilities included assisting occupational therapists in developing and implementing personalized treatment plans for patients in short-term and long-term rehabilitation settings. Jesica worked at CareRite Centers from September 2017 to June 2019.

Jesica also gained experience at Genesis Rehab Services as a COTA/L, focusing on sub-acute rehabilitation from November 2016 to June 2017. Jesica used Rehab Optima documentation and supported occupational therapists in providing individualized treatment plans for patients.

In addition, Jesica worked at Tender Touch Rehab Services LLC as a COTA/L from October 2015 to November 2016. Their duties involved rehabilitation programs including seating and positioning, as well as dementia care for long-term care residents. Jesica actively participated in interdisciplinary patient care plan meetings and discharge planning.

Before that, Jesica worked at Genesis Rehab Services as a COTA/L from September 2014 to October 2015. Jesica primarily provided long-term care rehabilitation to residents and conducted joint protection programs, feeder's program in memory care units, and seating and positioning programs. Additionally, they participated in family and caregiver training meetings to educate and support staff and families.

Jesica briefly worked as a COTA/L contract employee at Fusion Medical Staffing from June 2014 to September 2014. Jesica assisted occupational therapy staff in developing individualized treatment plans and provided care training to patients' families and nursing staff.

Furthermore, Jesica gained experience at Life Care Centers of America as a COTA/L from April 2013 to February 2014. Their responsibilities included assisting occupational therapists in diagnosing patients' limitations, developing treatment plans, and implementing them. Jesica also participated in family progress planning and conducted home evaluations.

Overall, Jesica Alperin has a diverse range of experience in occupational therapy, demonstrating their ability to work effectively in different healthcare settings and provide comprehensive care to patients.

Jesica Alperin, COTA, CDCS, CFPS began their education journey in 2011 at Darton College, where they obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant. Jesica then went on to acquire several additional certifications, including Advanced Office Ergonomics Assessment Specialist from The Back School in February 2020. Jesica also holds certifications as a Certified Dementia Care Specialist and a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist from PESI. Moreover, they are a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).