Jomayra Mendez
Collingswood,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Occupational therapist with 9 years of experience in pediatrics across various settings. Highly experienced in all domains of child development and versatile in adapting to the needs of children and families. Enthusiastic professional adept at building personal confidence among students with varying disorders and social impairments. Bi-lingual English-Spanish Occupational Therapist with demonstrated competence at developing targeted treatment plans to achieve measurable outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Based Contract Therapist
Partners in Pediatrics
Marlton, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Implement intervention plans that include sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for students with special needs.
- Design and lead occupational therapy programs for preschool populations to support developmental milestones.
- Coordinate with educational teams to support students with disabilities in the classroom.
Occupational Therapist
Y.A.L.E. School
Marlton, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Perform comprehensive assessments to evaluate the vocational, visual perceptual, motor performance and social-emotional skills of students for identification of specific needs.
- Establish compassionate and caring relationships with students.
- Devise comprehensive treatment plans to meet objectives for school and home life.
- Collaborate with direct-care staff to implement effective methods for achieving therapy goals.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by generating suggestions and actively participating in problem-solving activities that foster teamwork.
- Develop courteous and effective working relationships with colleagues.
- Demonstrate dedication to punctuality by consistently working within classroom schedules, ensuring consistent and flexible delivery of services to all students.
Home Health Contract Therapist
Dynamic Therapy Solutions LLC
Collingswood, New Jersey
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Enhanced treatment outcomes by carefully analyzing records and referrals to determine the most effective treatment.
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to facilitate seamless data recording, processing, and reporting.
- Assisted families by answering questions, providing clinical expertise, and delivering consistent updates on patient progress.
- Connected with patients and families from different cultural and economic backgrounds to improve patient outcomes through consistent communication.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and a helpful attitude.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
School-based Telehealth Occupational Therapist
Camden County Educational Services Commission
Clementon, NJ
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Utilized a variety of software tools to develop resources, create treatment materials, and enhance communication for improved student participation.
- Developed various written materials such as reports, communications, and documents to enhance collaborative efforts.
- Successfully implemented interventions through collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
- Conducted evaluations using a variety of assessment tools to recommend effective interventions and strategies for improving student performance.
- Delivered exceptional service by actively listening to student and family concerns and collaboratively devising solutions.
- Educated patients and families on strategies to overcome deficits hindering academic performance.
Occupational Therapist
NJ Institute For Disabilities- Lakeview School
Edison, NJ
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Ensured safety and well-being of medically fragile students with multiple disabilities.
- Documented and evaluated student responses to treatments and exercises, collaborating with medical team to make timely adjustments in treatment plans.
- Adapted student home and school environments by implementing modifications that fostered safety, independence, and active involvement.
- Assessed and trained students on the use of assistive technology to increase independence and improve academic performance.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs aimed at restoring, maintaining, and enhancing physical functioning, while reducing pain and preventing disability.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic activities to improve range of motion, strength, balance, and coordination.
Occupational Therapist
Cerebral Palsy Of North Jersey
Livingston, NJ
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development or socialization goals.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with occupational therapy best practices.
Education
Post Professional Clinical Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA08.2021
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Richard Stockton University
Pomona, NJ12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ07.2008
Skills
- Excellent patient assessment and analysis methodology
- Progress Evaluation
- Documentation Skills/ Electronic Documentation
- Computer Literate
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Professional Demeanor
- Extremely organized, self motivated
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
- New Jersey State Licensure in Occupational Therapy
- New Jersey Dept. of Ed. School Certification
- USC Chan Ayres® Sensory Integration Certification
- DIR Floortime Certification
Professional Development
- Sensory Integration- Modulation Disorders
- Primitive Reflex Integration
- NDT- Postural Control and Functional Mobility
- Cortical Visual Impairment and Low Vision training
- Myofascial Release Techniques
- Seating and Positioning
Timeline
School-Based Contract Therapist
Partners in Pediatrics
01.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Y.A.L.E. School
01.2023 - Current
Home Health Contract Therapist
Dynamic Therapy Solutions LLC
07.2021 - 06.2023
School-based Telehealth Occupational Therapist
Camden County Educational Services Commission
09.2019 - 06.2021
Occupational Therapist
NJ Institute For Disabilities- Lakeview School
01.2017 - 08.2019
Occupational Therapist
Cerebral Palsy Of North Jersey
06.2015 - 01.2017
Post Professional Clinical Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Misericordia University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Richard Stockton University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
- National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
- New Jersey State Licensure in Occupational Therapy
- New Jersey Dept. of Ed. School Certification
- USC Chan Ayres® Sensory Integration Certification
- DIR Floortime Certification
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