Cristine Baile
Santa Cruz De La Palma
Summary
Dynamic occupational therapist seeking a fulfilling career transition into the travel industry as a Client Manager. Eager to apply strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to create seamless visa and travel experiences for clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head, Occupational Therapy Section
Center for IDEAS, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Promotes a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among therapists.
- Optimizes resource allocation by evaluating staffing needs, equipment availability, and budget constraints regularly.
- Facilitates hiring, orientation, and onboarding of new therapists.
- Coordinates with therapists and admin regarding schedule of new clients and other inquiries.
- Assists in improving the clinic's efficiency by streamlining documentation procedures and intervention protocols.
- Monitors submissions of required reports and forms.
- Manages and supervises OT-related programs (including group sessions, summer activities and non-clinical volunteer program).
- Hosts in-service presentations on relevant topics to educate colleagues about current trends in occupational therapy practice.
- Collaborates effectively with healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines for holistic client care.
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Center For IDEAS, Inc.
09.2013 - Current
- Conducts evaluation, develops, and carries out intervention plans on clients with developmental disabilities.
- Enhances overall clinic reputation by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions that yielded positive outcomes for clients.
- Advances social skills development in group settings through engaging play-based activities that fostered peer interaction and cooperation.
- Develops a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
- Works with other disciplines for a collaborative treatment approach and with families for empowerment and education.
- Promotes communication between parents and school staff by providing detailed progress reports and collaborating in PTC or IEP meetings.
- Optimizes clinic efficiency by maintaining accurate documentation, managing caseloads effectively, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Gifted Ones Development Foundation Center, Inc.
09.2013 - 10.2023
- Provided occupational therapy services to pediatric and adolescent clients with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, Intellectual and Learning disabilities, seizures and or with sensory processing, behavioral and social skills problems.
- Increased children's participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensorimotor strategies.
- Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Supported the transition from early intervention services to school-based services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families throughout the process.
- Facilitated successful transition of clients from therapy services into community programs or extracurricular activities by connecting families with relevant resources and supports.
- Collaborated with families and other disciplines to provide holistic intervention to pediatric and adolescent clients.
- Navigated diverse family situations sensitively, incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans when appropriate to optimize results.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through attending conferences, workshops, and webinars to stay current on the latest advancements in pediatric occupational therapy.
Clinical Faculty/Clinical Supervisor
Clinic For Therapy Services
08.2014 - 07.2020
- Instructed and supervised OT interns assigned in CTS-AA
- Monitored OT interns' individual and group performance in handling adolescent and adult clients with developmental disabilities
- Provided feedback on group treatment plans and individual and group session notes prepared by the OT interns for Community Living Class and Vocational Clinic
- Facilitated evidence-based practice relevant to adolescent and adult population
- Collaborated with specialists from the UP-Philippine General Hospital in conducting monthly Transition Clinic for Youth with Developmental Disabilities
- Participated in professional development activities related to one's faculty role (including attending seminars and workshops on and off campus, to maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in area of clinical expertise and specialized clinical credentials).
Occupational Therapy Training Coordinator
Clinic For Therapy Services (CTS-AA)
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Revised the Clinical Training Protocol for the OT interns of CTS-AA
- Planned out programs for the academic year (including Transition Clinic for Youth with Developmental Disabilities with the UP-Philippine General Hospital)
- Oriented the interns about the clinic's facilities, existing training program and their admin duties
- Conducted evaluation of the interns' performance and provided the corresponding feedback
- Monitored OT services and training activities across the clinic
- Arranged the weekly decking or patient load of the interns and clinic supervisors
- Debriefed the interns after each rotation
- Collated the grades from different clinical supervisors for submission to the UP Clinical Training Coordinator
- Checked pending requirements of each intern and tracked their make-ups.
Special Needs Summer Camp Counselor
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Received training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR.
- Lived and worked as a camp counselor to adolescent and adult campers with special needs aged 11 to 21 years old.
- Became a leader and experiential educator guiding the campers as they go through their day and do their chosen activities.
- Monitored campers' participation in recreational activities and provided assistance as needed.
- Organized indoor and evening events with the other counselors for the campers.
- Assumed the roles of siesta and night duty counselor, doing bed checks and clean-up.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of The Philippines-Manila
Manila, Philippines04.2013
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Adaptability and ability to handle diverse client needs
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and maintenance
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail in planning and execution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Quality Assurance
- Computer Skills
Interests
- Traveling
- Writing
- Reading
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Filipino
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Head, Occupational Therapy Section
Center for IDEAS, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Special Needs Summer Camp Counselor
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Occupational Therapy Training Coordinator
Clinic For Therapy Services (CTS-AA)
08.2016 - 03.2017
Clinical Faculty/Clinical Supervisor
Clinic For Therapy Services
08.2014 - 07.2020
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Center For IDEAS, Inc.
09.2013 - Current
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Gifted Ones Development Foundation Center, Inc.
09.2013 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of The Philippines-Manila
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