1. Rafael Gaerlan
241-20 86th Road, Bellerose NY, 11426
516-205-7482
Rafael.Gaerlan@stonybrook.com
Education
Stony Brook University – Stony Brook, NY
Graduate Program: Occupational Therapy Student
PersonalExperiences andAffiliations:
 Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Stony Brook Chapter
 SOTA Social Committee member
 SOTA Fundraising Committee member
 AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk Participant
 Research Grant Proposal regarding the importance of Ergonomics in the workplace and Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome awareness.
ProfessionalRelatedExperience
New Franklin Nursing Home
Occupational Therapy Aide Nov.’15 – Jan. ‘16
 Maintained hospitable environment for patient care.
 Assisted in patient therapy sessions.
 Ensured patient comfort and satisfaction during therapy.
NYU Langone Out-patient Hand Therapy and In-patient Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy Aide July ’12 – Aug. ’12; Aug. ‘13
 Assisted therapists during evaluation process.
 Prepped materials and clients for creating hand splints.
 Took part in several activities of daily living in the in-patient division.
Brooklyn Hospital - Brooklyn, NY
Volunteer Rehabilitation Aide July '12
 Recorded client subjective experiences in between therapy sessions.
 Prepped gym for therapy sessions for the day.
 Called clients for follow up appointments.
Additional Information
Certifications: CPR certification (Adult and infant), First Aid certification (Adult and infant), American
Heart Association AED trained, IS-00100.b, IS-00700.a, IS-00200.b, IS-00005.a certifications for safety
evaluation

2. References
Diane Johnson OTR: djohnson.otr@gmail.com
Martine OTR: Tinaram2000@yahoo.fr
Martha Green OTA: mmmc0001@yahoo.com