Marissa Visneski
Clarks Summit,PA
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with one year of clinical experience working with Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric individuals. Experience in skilled nursing facilities, Mental Health State Hospital, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, and Public Schools. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress, and meeting schedules. Renowned for exceptional teamwork and interpersonal communication, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and workplace safety. Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, providing educational support, and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict conflict-management abilities. Skilled at personalizing intervention plans to take advantage of individual patient strengths. Familiar with strategies for improving all areas of life for diverse patients. Maintains all HIPPA laws and stays up to date with policy changes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Safety and Cleaning
Our Lady Of Peace Catholic School
05.2024 - Current
- Cleaning: Dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and spot cleaning glass and windows
- Maintaining: Ensuring that the school is clean and hygienic for students and staff
- Inspecting: Looking for areas that need attention
- Restocking: Keeping washroom supplies stocked
- Lifting: Moving and handling cleaning equipment, machinery, and school furniture
- Minor repairs: Making minor adjustments and repairs
- Reporting: Notifying management of any deficiencies or needs for repairs
- Following regulations: Adhering to health and safety regulations and company policies
- Cooperating: Working with the rest of the staff
Client Relations
Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc.
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions, ensuring accuracy in account management and reporting activities.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through consistent follow-up and attention to detail.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding experiences for new clients, guiding them through product setup and training procedures.
- Strengthened client relationships by maintaining regular communication and addressing concerns promptly.
Personal Assistant
Remodeling Company
01.2009 - 04.2017
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
Clerk/Typist
Family Court of Lackawanna County
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
- Improved document organization by efficiently managing electronic and paper filing systems.
- Provided exceptional support to senior staff members, handling complex clerical tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations within the department.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely deliveries and addressing any issues or discrepancies that arose during transactions.
Registrar
Community Medical Center
02.2002 - 04.2005
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Ensured accurate student records by diligently maintaining and updating information in the database.
- HIPPA compliance.
Benefit Analyst and Customer Satisfaction Team
Cigna Healthcare
08.1999 - 01.2002
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with benefit providers, reducing company costs while maintaining quality of coverage options offered.
- Oversaw the successful implementation of new benefit offerings, working closely with vendors to ensure a smooth transition for employees and company alike.
- Reduced errors in benefits administration by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations by staying current on industry trends and legislative changes.
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA12.2023
Associate of Science - Human Services
Lackawannna College
Scranton, PA08.2021
Skills
- Fall prevention strategies
- Activity analysis
- Work Hardening and Rehabilitation
- Wheelchair types and uses
- Documentation And Reporting
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professional Demeanor
- Continuous Improvement
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- Therapeutic exercises
- Range of Motion
- Anatomy knowledge
- Group therapy facilitation
- Pediatric Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Strength training
- Sensory Integration
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Patient Rehabilitation
- SOAP notes expertise
- EMR / EHR
- HIPPA compliance
- Insurance Billing
- Health and Safety Audits
Accomplishments
- Current Parachiol and Public School Volunteer
- Member of AOTA and POTA
- Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc.
- Member of Phi Theta Cappa International Honor Society since 2020
Certification
- NBCOT Certified
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License in Pennsylvania
- CPR Certified
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Safety and Cleaning
Our Lady Of Peace Catholic School
05.2024 - Current
Client Relations
Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc.
06.2021 - 07.2022
Personal Assistant
Remodeling Company
01.2009 - 04.2017
Clerk/Typist
Family Court of Lackawanna County
01.2007 - 12.2008
Registrar
Community Medical Center
02.2002 - 04.2005
Benefit Analyst and Customer Satisfaction Team
Cigna Healthcare
08.1999 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Lackawanna College
Associate of Science - Human Services
Lackawannna College
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