Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Work History
Additional Skills Experience
License Number
Personal Information
Timeline
Generic

LaJuan Criswell

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly motivated and compassionate licensed Occupational Therapist and Navy Veteran with 2 years of experience in the pediatric occupational therapy setting and 9 plus years of experience in customer service. Career supported by a Masters in Occupational Therapy and Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Work History

Occupational Therapist

HealthPro Heritage - Cicero District 99 Schools
04.2022 - Current
  • Create and implement custom treatment plans
  • Collaborate with team members to identify goals to enhance student participation
  • Select pertinent evaluation measures and conduct student evaluations
  • Provide supervision to two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Provide education to caregivers and teaching staff
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to communicate details of student IEP and Section 504 Plans to students and their families.
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.

Clinical Assistant

Anne & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
03.2018 - Current

Occupational Therapist

HealthPro Heritage - Oak Park River Forest High School/CITE
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Create and implement custom treatment plans during extended school year
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to communicate details of one student evaluation.

Occupational Therapist

ReVive Center for Housing and Healing
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Worked with individuals who have experienced homelessness in a community setting
  • Designed group protocols and facilitated trauma-informed groups
  • Empowered program participants to plan and engage in community engagement
  • Contributed to design proposal for dedicated sensory space
  • Contributed to the implementation of mental health and wellness promotion events
  • Collaborated with clients to address self-management goals.

Occupational Therapist

Chicago Public Schools
03.2021 - 01.2021
  • Created evidence-based resources for students and family members
  • Created and implemented tailored, functional treatment plans
  • Assisted in the evaluation process, including City Wide Assessment team evaluations, using age-appropriate assessments
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to communicate details of student IEP and Section 504 Plans to students and their families.

Work Study Student

Malcolm X College
03.2016 - 12.2017

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

University Of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
07.2021

B.A. - Sociology

University Of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
12.2009

Skills

  • Creating and implementing client-centered treatment plans
  • Supervision and training
  • Navigating the EPIC EMR system
  • Providing caregiver and teacher education
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Member, Illinois Occupational Therapy Association

Additional Work History

  • Clinical Assistant, Anne & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, 03/2018, present
  • Malcolm X College Work Study Student, VA Work Study Program, 03/2016, 12/2017

Additional Skills Experience

  • Current CPR Certification
  • As a volunteer, assisted with supervision of children during lunch and recess periods and student-lead art program
  • As a volunteer, spearheaded the creation of an after-school French Club program
  • Supervised children during after-school French Club
  • Created curriculum for French Club program
  • Assisted with coordination of field trips for the French Club

License Number

056014521

Personal Information

Title: MSOT, OTR/L

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

HealthPro Heritage - Oak Park River Forest High School/CITE
07.2022 - 08.2022

Occupational Therapist

HealthPro Heritage - Cicero District 99 Schools
04.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist

ReVive Center for Housing and Healing
04.2021 - 06.2021

Occupational Therapist

Chicago Public Schools
03.2021 - 01.2021

Clinical Assistant

Anne & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
03.2018 - Current

Work Study Student

Malcolm X College
03.2016 - 12.2017

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

University Of Illinois at Chicago

B.A. - Sociology

University Of Illinois at Chicago

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
LaJuan Criswell