Callie Damazo
Naperville,IL
Summary
Compassionate and adaptive Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience in various types of school based settings and programs. Experience working with students ages 3-22. Has familiarity in working with students with high needs and helping students develop skills pertaining to motor functioning, executive functioning as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Milestone Therapy
06.2023 - Current
- Treat students to improve motor functioning, self-regulation, motor planning, attention, pre-writing, self-care, body awareness, play socialization, and sensory integration.
- Often manage and treatment plan for large groups with a caseload of 70+
- Accurately documents treatment goals and students' progress
- Inputs IEP information into multiple types of IEP systems, has experience with the IEP goal writing process and presenting student IEP information at meetings
- Inputs information into multiple types of medicaid billing systems
- Provide education and instruction to patients and families
Night Custodian
Chesney Cleaning
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting
appearance or movement flows between spaces. - Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
Occupational Therapy Student Intern
Milestone Therapy
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Treated patient using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapy assistants and therapists.
- Treated patients to improve motor functioning, self-regulation, motor planning, attention, handwriting skills, self-care, body awareness, play socialization, and sensory integration.
- Documented treatment goals and patient progress using standardized note writing format.
- Provided education and instruction to patients and families.
Occupational Therapy Student Intern
Thrive of Lisle
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as toileting, grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Documented treatment goals and patient progress using standardized note writing format.
- Treated patient using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapy assistant and therapist.
Petty Officer Second Class
U.S. Navy, Naval Base Point Loma Shore Gallery
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Promoted from 3rd Class
- Mess Deck Master at Arms – Ensured order and discipline in the galley during meal hours
- Team Agent – Proactive in enforcing uniform standards and verified meal entitlements to prevent fraud
- Assisted in meal preparation and service of 5-star quality meals
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
Seaman
U.S. Navy, USS Rushmore
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Ensured safe navigation of the ship through 15 port transits during ships low visibility lookouts
- Promoted to training specialist – lead investigator for ship damage control and responsible for training new employees
- Trained sailors in proper use of navigational steering equipment, improving crew efficiency and productivity.
- Line handler playing an important role in the safe execution of 20 sea and anchor details, over 20 small boat operations and 6 underway replenishments
- Repaired external structure of vessel to maintain proper working order and minimize downtime.
- Responsible for ship corrosion control - used pneumatic tools to grind and sand corroding spaces on the ship
- Key member during Supply Management Certification – received an “Excellent” grade of 94.97%
- Instrumental in serving more than 2,100 meals daily while upholding sanitation standards
- Participated in several yearly vessel deployments and essential missions.
Education
Associates in Occupational Therapy -
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL03.2023
Associate of Arts -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Governors State University
Park Forest, ILProfessional Membership And Activities
Skills
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation And Reporting
- Special Needs Experience
- CPR Trained
- Experience with various IEP and medicaid billing systems (Embrace, Easy IEP, ITames, GoSolutions)
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Milestone Therapy
06.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapy Student Intern
Milestone Therapy
10.2022 - 12.2022
Occupational Therapy Student Intern
Thrive of Lisle
08.2022 - 10.2022
Night Custodian
Chesney Cleaning
08.2020 - 08.2023
Petty Officer Second Class
U.S. Navy, Naval Base Point Loma Shore Gallery
12.2014 - 06.2016
Seaman
U.S. Navy, USS Rushmore
07.2011 - 12.2014
Associates in Occupational Therapy -
South Suburban College of Cook County
Associate of Arts -
Joliet Junior College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Governors State University
Professional Membership And Activities
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