Isabel Lazo
Carson,CA
Summary
Passionate Occupational Therapy Assistant Student with direct client care experience in therapeutic interventions for young children with developmental delays. Skilled in interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration, cultural competency, adaptability, and effective problem solving. Dedicated to fostering diverse and inclusive environments in a variety of healthcare settings, while minimizing health disparities among minoritized and underserved communities. Upholds strong desire to provide compassionate, holistic, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care to all clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention Assistant
Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network
07.2022 - Current
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team of supervising occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists to provide therapeutic interventions for children ages 18 months to 3 years old
- Provide direct client care through physical support, modeling, and verbal encouragement during group-based intervention sessions
- Encourage independence, autonomy, and self-advocacy among clients using least-to-most support model during intervention sessions
- Foster engaging, enriching, safe, compassionate, and positive environment that provides accommodating and inclusive space for all clients
- Participate in post-treatment team meetings to discuss client progress, outcomes, and discuss ways to improve environment and intervention strategies
- Share oral progress reports with families and share intervention strategies for at-home carry over
- Set-up developmentally appropriate and engaging sensory motor and tactile activities for use during intervention sessions
Guest Services Assistant
Loker Student Union
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed guest inquiries via telephone, email, and in-person communication
- Assisted guests with reservations of student union facilities
- Presented positive image of student union by maintaining clean and organized front desk
- Maintained high standards of professionalism and service through fostering positive and friendly communication with guests
- Successfully lead monthly projects as assigned by supervisor
- Enhanced team meeting efficiency by preparing agendas and minutes
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with team members to ensure streamlined guest experience
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
American Career College
Anaheim, CA02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA07.2024
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Direct Patient Care in Early Intervention Setting
- Sensory Integration in Treatment Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quick and Efficient Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Clear and Effective Communication
Timeline
Early Intervention Assistant
Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network
07.2022 - Current
Guest Services Assistant
Loker Student Union
08.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Occupational Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
American Career College
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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