Jacqueline Orendain Garcia
Pomona,USA
Summary
Professional with expertise in supporting patients through tailored therapy plans. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Technician
Casa Colina Hospital and Center for Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted licensed therapist in carrying out their daily activities and therapies( occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and nursing and behavior management)
- Developed relationships with clients to establish trust with the rehabilitation process and maintain a continuity of treatment.
Therapy Aide
Leaps and Bounds Pediatric
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in setting up and cleaning up for sessions inside the clinic and outside the ranch: physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
- Assisted in therapy sessions to help by walking during Hippo therapy sessions.
Education
Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Entry-level
Loma Linda University
08.2025
Bachelor Degree - Science
California Polytechnic State University
06.2022
Skills
- Effective communication: Able to build rapport with diverse populations, collaborate across interdisciplinary teams, and convey information clearly in both clinical and community settings
- Bilingual: Fluent in spoken and written Spanish; able to provide culturally responsive care and bridge language gaps in clinical and community-based settings
- Organized: Strong ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate documentation in fast-paced environments Experienced with planning therapy sessions, maintaining schedules, and supporting program logistics
Certification
- Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) July 2023 - Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) September 17, 2024 - September 17, 2026
Community Service
Students Occupational Therapy Association(SOTA), Community Service Chair, Loma Linda, 2023-09-26, Present, Organizes and leads a community service committee., Establishes community service interest and goal with committee members., Communicates with community partners and SOTA members to organize events and projects.
Fieldwork Experience
- The WonderLab, Redlands - Fieldwork Student April 1, 2025 - June 20, 2025
- Developed interventions in specific areas such sensory progress/ emotional regulation, feeding concerns, difficulty transitioning between tasks, delays in completing activities of daily living, fine motor delay.
- Provided a home program for families to assist children to practice skills and play activities.
- Anderson Elementary School, San Bernardino - Fieldwork Student January 13, 2025 - March 21, 2025
- Collaborated with special education teachers and support staff to develop functional, goal-oriented interventions aligned with students' academic and daily living needs.
- Evans Hand Therapy, Orange - Fieldwork Student June 3, 2024 - June 7, 2024
- Collaborated with licensed occupational therapists to implement evidence-based treatment plans for patients with upper extremity conditions, including post-surgical interventions and repetitive strain injuries.
- Observed and contributed to functional assessments (e.g., DASH, grip/pinch strength, ROM) to support treatment planning and progress monitoring.
- Crosswalk Symba Center, Redlands - Volunteer March 14, 2024 - September 24, 2025
- Conducting occupational therapy services such as health management and self-care, building happiness, and stress management to the underserved and individuals at risk of being unhoused.
- Research Experience
- Occupational Therapy Programming for Adults who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence, Loma Linda - Researcher January 9, 2025 - Current
- Supported residents in goal-setting and skill-building for independent living, including coping skills, time management, and healthy routines.
- Collected and analyzed program data to assess client progress and support continuous improvement of intervention strategies.
Timeline
Rehabilitation Technician
Casa Colina Hospital and Center for Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
Therapy Aide
Leaps and Bounds Pediatric
06.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor Degree - Science
California Polytechnic State University
Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Entry-level
Loma Linda University
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