Lilia Valdez
San Gabriel,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Stepping Stones Group
Fallbrook, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Service large caseload under supervision of OTR
- Provide evidence based treatment in school setting to children aged 3-13, targeting IEP goals
- Document sessions and keep track of service minutes to ensure IEP compliance.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
Registered Behavior Technician
Ro Health
Monrovia, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Work in High school aged, mod-severe special education classroom as one -on-one behavior aide to increase classroom participation and academic success
- Aid student progress through completion of daily IEP goal practice and natural opportunities
- Facilitate social interactions to ensure safety, decrease aggressive behavior, and increase participation
- Assist in academic activities, community-based instruction, life skills, adaptive physical education, feeding and toileting to increase independence.
Pediatric Outpatient/ Adult Hand Therapy FIELDWORK
Two Trees Physical Therapy
Oxnard, CA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Lead sessions with patients of various ages and abilities
- Provided therapeutic modalities (E-stim, Paraffin, heat/cold packs, ultrasound)
- Completed daily documentation through EMR system
- Used sensory integration techniques to facilitate fine motor, gross motor skills and activity engagement with pediatric patients.
Pediatric Sensory Integration Facility FIELDWORK
Greco's World
Hawthorne, CA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Used child led, sensory integration approach to target sensory needs in children with various diagnoses
- Engaged in treatment planning, progress evaluations, student supervision, and communicating with clients' parents.
Registered Behavior Technician
RO Health
Carlsbad, CA
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Work in preschool aged classrooms assisting lead teacher with students' behavior and compliance
- Aid teacher in children's completion of personalized goals through daily therapy sessions and natural opportunities
- Facilitate play between children of different abilities (mixed classes of typical peers and ASD peers)
- Assist in daily classroom routines such as circle time, play, adaptive physical education, eating and toileting.
Virtual Lab Experience FIELDWORK
St. Catherine University OTA online
Online
02.2021 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with team members to practice patient documentation
- Observed patients with various mental health diagnoses through video s
- Performed various forms of documentation including SOAP notes, Occupational profile, and COAST goal writing
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy -
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN12.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development -
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA12.2018
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Schedule Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Sensory integration strategies
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- AHA Certification
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Stepping Stones Group
10.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Ro Health
01.2022 - 10.2022
Pediatric Outpatient/ Adult Hand Therapy FIELDWORK
Two Trees Physical Therapy
10.2021 - 12.2021
Pediatric Sensory Integration Facility FIELDWORK
Greco's World
08.2021 - 10.2021
Virtual Lab Experience FIELDWORK
St. Catherine University OTA online
02.2021 - 02.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
RO Health
03.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy -
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development -
California State University San Marcos
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- AHA Certification