Arely Velazquez
Vista,CA
Summary
Newly certified COTA with clinical experience in skilled nursing, pediatric, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Experienced in ADL training, therapeutic activities, functional mobility, sensory-based interventions, and patient-centered care. Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and time-management skills with experience in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Lead
Legoland
04.2022 - Current
- Process sales transactions, returns, and exchanges accurately while adhering to company policies.
- Train and support new employees while communicating effectively with guests, coworkers, supervisors, and multiple departments.
- Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization, inventory, and visual presentation.
Level III Fieldwork
First Expressions Speech-Language Pathology Services
Temecula, CA
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary speech-language pathology and occupational therapy team to provide pediatric services
- Managed assigned caseload under supervision, supporting individualized treatment planning and intervention delivery
- Implemented therapeutic activities targeting communication, feeding, ADLs, and functional participation skills
- Facilitated patient engagement through structured, developmentally appropriate activities
Level II Fieldwork
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
San Diego, CA
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with OT/PT team to provide skilled therapy services in a SNF setting
- Delivered age-appropriate interventions for adult and geriatric patients under supervision
- Managed an independent caseload with oversight from licensed therapists
- Assisted with implementation of individualized treatment plans (ADLs, mobility, therapeutic activities)
- Maintained therapy equipment and ensured a clean, safe treatment environment
Level I Fieldwork
Select Physical Therapy
San Diego, CA
08.2025
- Assisted OTs and OTAs with hand therapy and general rehabilitation interventions
- Prepared and set up treatment areas and therapeutic equipment for patient sessions
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
- Observed evaluations, treatment planning, and skilled interventions
- Gained exposure to hand therapy techniques, modalities, and therapeutic exercises
Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant
PIMA Medical Institute
Vista High School
Vista, CASkills
- Bilingual: Spanish, ADL/IADL Training, Therapeutic Activities, Functional Mobility & Transfers, Sensory-Based Interventions, Time management, Flexibility & Adaptability, Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, Client-Centered
- Patient care
- Therapeutic activities
- ADL assistance
- Patient assessment
Certification
NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – OCT 2026
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross – DEC 2026
Personal Information
Title: CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Timeline
Level III Fieldwork
First Expressions Speech-Language Pathology Services
03.2026 - 04.2026
Level II Fieldwork
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
01.2026 - 03.2026
Level I Fieldwork
Select Physical Therapy
08.2025
Retail Lead
Legoland
04.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
PIMA Medical Institute
Vista High School