Maria Demetriou
Nicosia
Summary
Looking to transition into new field after developing skills in healthcare environment. Expertise in patient assessment and treatment planning, emphasizing personalized care. Seeking to apply these transferable skills in new, challenging role that values empathy and practical problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Center
Nicosia, Cyprus
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Supported children in developing foundational skills such as handwriting, scissor use, and classroom task participation.
- Assisted in sensory-based interventions to help children regulate emotions and improve focus during daily activities.
- Implemented play-based therapy sessions to enhance motor coordination, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
- Worked with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges to improve functional independence.
- Guided children through activities that strengthen hand–eye coordination and bilateral motor skills.
- Helped children build self-care abilities including dressing, feeding, grooming, and toileting routines.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to create individualized strategies supporting success at home and school.
- Created visual schedules, communication boards, and structured routines to promote organization and predictability for children.
- Encouraged social play and cooperative activities to build peer interaction and communication skills.
- Used adaptive tools and techniques to help children participate confidently in classroom and leisure activities.
- Monitored child behavior and progress, adjusting therapy plans to meet evolving developmental needs.
Dog Groomer
Petshop
Nicosia, Cyprus
07.2021 - 09.2021
- I assisted in the care and grooming of dogs, learning and applying grooming techniques for various breeds and coat types.
- I provided pets with services such as bathing, drying, brushing, detangling, and nail trimming assistance.
- I maintained equipment and work areas clean and sanitized, ensuring high hygiene standards.
- I helped keep the grooming station organized by arranging tools, restocking supplies, and ensuring proper equipment storage.
- I provided a friendly and reassuring presence to the animals to promote a calm and positive grooming experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of West Attica
Athens06-2022
Skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Communication
- Patience and emotional stability
- Active listening
- Problem-solving skills
- Creativity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Observation skills
- Ability to build trust
Certification
- Αισθητηριακή Οροκλήρωση και Αυτισμός, 2022
- Δυσγραφία: Αξιολόγηση και Αντιμετώπιση, 2023
- Ο Πραξιακός Μηχανισμός και οι Διαταραχές του στο παιδί, Αδεξιότητα και Δυσπραξία, 2023
- Εποπτικά Σεμινάρια Παιδιατρικής Εργοθεραπείας, 2023
Additional Information
- Track and field (6 years)
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Center
09.2022 - 02.2025
Dog Groomer
Petshop
07.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of West Attica
gym, sewing
- Practiced strength training and functional fitness routines to maintain personal health and wellness.
- Developed knowledge of exercise techniques, nutrition, and body mechanics.
- Skilled in sewing, creating handmade accessories.
- Experience in fabric selection, pattern making, and using sewing machines.