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Janet Lazalde

El Paso

Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with proven expertise in sensory processing improvements and fine motor skills development, across diverse settings including El Paso Independent School District and Early Childhood Intervention. Great in collaborative teamwork to communicate student/patient progress.


Direct Sales and Support Specialist achieving a 92% client retention rate at Harland Clarke. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication, ensuring optimal outcomes aiding in the retention of clients.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

El Paso Independent School District
05.2019 - Current
  • Collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Adapt treatment approaches according to student's IEP.
  • Improve student outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans.
  • Help improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Manage caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each student served.
  • Built rapport with teachers and teaching staff, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
  • Provide adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs.`
  • Maintain accurate records of patient progress, facilitating data-driven decision-making for treatment plan adjustments.
  • Participate in professional development workshops, staying current with advancements in occupational therapy practices.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

ECI
02.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assisted supervising Occupational Therapist with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement to caregiver.
  • Assisted in improvement of sensory and physical function for children with various disabilities by implementing OT plan of care.
  • Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient progress.
  • Educated caregivers on appropriate therapeutic techniques, fostering a supportive environment for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
  • Developed strong rapport with patient's caregivers through compassionate care and clear communication about treatment objectives.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

FireWater Rehabilitation Through Personal Touch
02.2016 - 05.2018
  • Enhanced communication between patient's caregiver and therapists for optimal care.
  • Facilitated patient education on therapy techniques for home practice.
  • Assisted in scheduling therapy sessions to optimize patient treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans.
  • Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.

COTA

Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2014 - 10.2016

Licensed in Texas and Colorado

  • Experience with Skilled Rehab and long term adult/geriatric population.
  • Provided quality patient care while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients, under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist.
  • Experienced in modalities such as; Paraffin, Ultrasound, E-stim, Diathermy, Hot/Cold packs.
  • Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.

Direct Sales and Support Specialist

Harland Clarke
05.2001 - 04.2010
  • Maintained new and established professional relationships with clients and their customers.
  • Met 92% goal of client retention.
  • Maintained a goal of 12 to 15 sales calls per day.
  • Expert in resolving clients issues/concerns and assist with their needs.
  • Provided information on Harland Clarke products i.e. financial forms, Educations services, Card services, Marketing Services and Check services.
  • Responsible for inputting call data in iAvenue daily and update system with any client information changes.
  • Provided supervisor with call/comment reports along with territory update reports on a weekly basis.
  • Attended weekly huddles and participated with sales calls experiences with coworkers.
  • Supported the client relations team with special projects i.e. welcome calls, courtesy calls, and surveys to new and already established clients.
  • Placed supply orders for clients as well as check reorders for their customers.
  • Helped resolved other Account Executive's client's issues as part of the client relations team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Management

University of Phoenix
El Paso, TX
07-2024

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Anamarc College
El Paso
10-2013

Skills

  • Fine motor skills development
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Sensory processing improvements
  • Schedule management
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Handwriting improvement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

El Paso Independent School District
05.2019 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

ECI
02.2016 - 05.2019

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

FireWater Rehabilitation Through Personal Touch
02.2016 - 05.2018

COTA

Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2014 - 10.2016

Direct Sales and Support Specialist

Harland Clarke
05.2001 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Science - Health Management

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Anamarc College
Janet Lazalde