Alyssa Zajeski
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Empathetic and hardworking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experienced with the pediatric population. Organized problem solver who swiftly handles changing caseloads and therapy related duties. Extensive knowledge of sensory processing disorder, developmental delays, learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autistic spectrum disorder.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Based Occupational Therapy Assististant
Easterseals
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in IEP goal development and gave professional input in determining student progress.
- Coordinated adaptive equipment trials, ensuring proper fit and function to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Assisted students with disabilities in developing self-regulation strategies, resulting in increased participation during class activities.
- Worked with students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.
- Attended regular IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to Occupational Therapy.
- Provided direct and consultative therapy to children with motor and or sensory processing delays.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Fransican Alliance
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Managed a weekly caseload of patients including adults with reverse total shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, cerebrovascular accidents, fractures of wrist, hands and fingers, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and arthritis.
- Shadowed fully qualified professionals to gain deep understanding of assessment, intervention, and consultation processes.
- Planned, implemented, and modified interventions including therapeutic exercise to improve strength, fine/gross motor coordination, and range of motion utilizing physical agent modalities and manual therapy techniques.
- Gathered data, administered informal assessments, and interpreted results.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Helping Hand Center
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Conducted individual and group therapies for patients experiencing varied severities of intellectual disabilities.
- Assisted patients in achieving personal goals, monitoring progress, and adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Facilitated therapeutic group activities, promoting peer support and social interaction among patients.
- Observed patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and recorded this information in patients records.
- Educated family members and caregivers to carry out treatment at home to ensure that patients' therapeutic goals are consistently supported, promoting better outcomes and continuity of care outside of clinical settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Fox College
Tinley Park, IL03.2021
Associate of Arts -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05.2018
Skills
- Empathetic and patient
- Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
- Fine motor skills
- Adaptive equipment
- Motor coordination
- Visual perception
- Sensory integration
- Assistive technology
- Parent education
- Team Collaboration
Certification
Certified & Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant
Licensed in the State of Illinois & Tennessee
CPR certified
Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (CPI) certified
Timeline
School-Based Occupational Therapy Assististant
Easterseals
10.2023 - Current
Level II Fieldwork Student
Fransican Alliance
01.2021 - 03.2021
Level II Fieldwork Student
Helping Hand Center
09.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Concordia University Chicago
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Fox College
Associate of Arts -
Moraine Valley Community College
Certified & Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant
Licensed in the State of Illinois & Tennessee
CPR certified
Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (CPI) certified
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