Jeannette Valeriano
21200 Kittridge St
Summary
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant with a strong background in delivering pediatric occupational therapy services since 2023. Committed to fostering children's development of essential skills for successful participation in daily activities while providing unwavering support to families throughout the therapeutic journey. Focused on cultivating meaningful relationships with children and caregivers, meeting families where they are, and collaborating effectively to achieve personalized goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mcrory Pediatric Services
Tarzana, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Executed individualized treatment plans designed by supervising occupational therapists to enhance functional participation in home, school, and community settings.
- Facilitated early intervention program delivery, ensuring developmentally appropriate services for young children and families.
- Facilitated collaboration among speech-language pathologists, child development specialists, behavioral therapists, and caregivers to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary care.
- Conducted parent education classes that focused on developmental milestones, sensory strategies, home programming, and techniques to support therapeutic goals. Assisted parents in understanding developmental milestones and implementing sensory strategies. Provided education on home programming techniques to facilitate therapeutic goal carryover.
- Educate families on strategies to improve participation in daily routines and increase independence within natural environments.
- Facilitate food exploration and feeding activities to increase tolerance of new foods, expand food repertoires, and promote positive mealtime experiences.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Hand Rehab Pros
23300 Cinema Drive, Suite 240
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues across disciplines through effective communication and team collaboration.
- Provided education on self-care strategies, empowering patients to take active role in their own recovery process.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Effectively communicated with supervising therapist concerning patient's progress
- Observed patient performance to identify areas of difficulty or improvement.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Theraplay LA
1070 South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing customized treatment plans to address the patient's fine motor skills, sensory processing, and activities of daily living
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality service delivery standards.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment.
College to Career Instructor
Tierra del Sol Foundation
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Arranged daily small group and one-on-one training in educational assistance, career skills, and college and work attitudes
- Ensured that all assigned academic projects and priorities are consistently completed according to college standards and expectations.
- Maintained open and frequent communication with parents or guardians of clients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy -
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MNBachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Applied Fitness -
Cal State Northridge University (CSUN)
Northridge, CAHigh School Diploma -
Reseda High School
Reseda, CASkills
- Effective relationship building
- Effective time-management skills
- Proficient in Spanish and English
- Patient care planning
- Sensory integration
- Gross motor skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation skills
- Goal setting experience
Certification
BLS Ceretified by American Heart Association
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork Student
Hand Rehab Pros
10.2023 - 12.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mcrory Pediatric Services
09.2023 - Current
Level II Fieldwork Student
Theraplay LA
08.2023 - 10.2023
College to Career Instructor
Tierra del Sol Foundation
05.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Applied Fitness -
Cal State Northridge University (CSUN)
High School Diploma -
Reseda High School
Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy -
St. Catherine University