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Viraja Dayal

Elgin,Illinois

Summary

Hardworking Student offering experience through observation, research, and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Perkins School for The Blind

Perkins School For The Blind, Braille & Talking Book Library
02.2024 - Current
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Fieldwork At Lahey Outpatient Hands Clinic

Lahey Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Observation: Hands-on experience observing occupational therapists in outpatient settings, focusing on hand therapy and rehabilitation techniques.

Patient Interaction: Engaged with patients under supervision, assisting with assessments and treatment activities to promote independence in daily living.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Participated in collaborative efforts with healthcare professionals, contributing to comprehensive patient care plans.

Documentation and Record-Keeping: Assisted with documentation tasks and electronic health record management, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Professional Development: Gained valuable insights into occupational therapy principles, reinforcing commitment to pursuing a career in the field.

Case Manager

Rosecrance
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
  • Collaborated with external agencies to meet the educational and transitional needs of clients

Observer Intern

Community Therapy Services
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Worked with occupational therapist to gain experience in working with pediatrics
  • Collaborated with therapist to come up with play ideas
  • Organized therapy toys and equipment

Vice President Kappa Charter

Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Volunteered for community events such as marathon races.
  • Helped manage funds and service events for sorority.
  • Hosted presentations promoting our philanthropy of child abuse awareness and prevention.
  • Helped create strong bonds with individuals with similar backgrounds.

Research Assistant

Dr. Rebecca Littman
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative excel sheets.

Team Manager/ Assistant Coach

Metea Valley Bowling Team
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Coached 40 children daily on aspects of bowling such as form, structure, ability to calculate scores, and team leadership
  • Managed Scores to evaluate state and regional qualifications
  • Coordinated and Organized Bowling teams' records; Managed Inventory for team members which included, data entry, uniform orders, and Meals in timely manner.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
12.2022

Minor - Disability in Human Development

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Metea Valley High School
Aurora, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Active Listener/Good at following instructions
  • Good at leadership roles
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Fast Learner
  • Strong Academic Record
  • Public Speaking
  • International Relations

Languages

Hindi
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Perkins School for The Blind

Perkins School For The Blind, Braille & Talking Book Library
02.2024 - Current

Fieldwork At Lahey Outpatient Hands Clinic

Lahey Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Case Manager

Rosecrance
01.2023 - 08.2023

Observer Intern

Community Therapy Services
05.2021 - 08.2022

Vice President Kappa Charter

Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
05.2020 - 05.2021

Research Assistant

Dr. Rebecca Littman
01.2020 - 05.2020

Team Manager/ Assistant Coach

Metea Valley Bowling Team
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Chicago

Minor - Disability in Human Development

University of Illinois At Chicago

High School Diploma -

Metea Valley High School
Viraja Dayal