Eartha May Arandia, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

East Palo Alto, California, United States

via Sunbelt Staffing

San Jose, California, United States

• Provided occupational therapy services in a community-based mental health program for intervention and prevention of early psychosis in youth ages 10-25
• Evaluated and treated a caseload of 10-12 clients with diagnoses of unspecified psychosis spectrum, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism
• Created occupational profiles by using Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Kawa Model, Weekly Calendar Planning Activity (WCPA), Child and Adolescent Needs and.
• Fostered positive relationships with youth by connecting through hobbies and interests such as physical activity, creative arts, music, media, fashion, and entrepreneurship
• Utilized psychosocial modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), transtheoretical theory, behavioral activation, and motivational interviewing to address stress management, self-awareness.
• Engaged in weekly team meetings to coordinate client-centered treatment by providing updates on client progress and making treatment recommendations to psychiatrist, clinicians, and case managers

San Jose, California, United States

• Treated a full caseload of 10-14 patients a day, with upper extremity conditions ranging from fractures, sprains, contractures, arthritis, peripheral nerve injuries, and repetitive stress injuries
• Established entry-level proficiency in custom splinting, physical agent modalities, manual therapy, adaptive techniques, and home exercise programs
• Evaluated patients (ages 16-70) using biomechanical assessments such as ROM, manual muscle testing, Semmes-Weinstein, grip and pinch strength, provocative tests, and upper limb neural tension tests
• Documented daily notes, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge summaries on WebPT
• Participated in weekly journal clubs, critiquing research articles on current hand therapy practice

San Jose, CA

• Provide regular support to student Fellows for weekly career skills modules and career-building projects
• Grade projects for 30-40 Fellows using rubrics and providing meaningful feedback
• Communicate regularly with Braven staff, Leadership Coaches, and Fellows about student mastery
• Maintain weekly office hours to provide direct feedback on progress in course
• Attend weekly learning labs to engage with content and supervise students
• Substitute for Leadership Coaches by facilitating weekly learning labs as needed

San Jose, California, United States

• Barbara Arons Pavilion, Inpatient Psychiatry
• Provided client-centered care to patients under acute mental/emotional distress in a locked involuntary setting
• Facilitated group therapy twice a day to 2-12 patients, maintaining safety through supervision, therapeutic communication, and environmental/task modifications
• Evaluated patients (ages 18-80) based on group participation and milieu interactions; common diagnoses included schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I and II, depression, and borderline personality disorder
• Developed 12 group treatment plans to build skills such as mindfulness, exercise, goal planning, leisure exploration, coping skills, emotional regulation, and self-awareness
• Communicated patient progress on group participation, cognitive ability, and communication skills in weekly multidisciplinary meetings with nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers

San Francisco Bay Area

- Assisted with both recruitment and onboarding processes for six new hires in span of eight weeks, including software engineers, directors, and product designers- Managed candidate experience for applicants in North America: Palo Alto, New York, Seattle, and Vancouver- Created requisitions, job postings, and encouraged referrals through applicant tracking.

San

- Managed all steps in VitalConnect’s recruiting process from sourcing all the way to onboarding- Sourced candidates by leveraging recruiting websites, employee referrals, and our applicant tracking system- Coordinated candidate interviews: including phone, video, and on-site interviews, and organizing travel and lodging accommodations as needed.

San Jose, CA

Event Coordinating- Organizing multiple employee engagement activities to foster a healthy work-life balance within the company- Coordinating philanthropic events for our employees. Since August 2017, we have volunteered quarterly with the City of San Jose's Adopt-a-Park program to help enhance San Jose Parks- Planning monthly company events, Lunch &.

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University is a leading research institution in San Diego County, educating a healthy percentage of the region's work force. The SDSUcard Office provides the official form of identification for students, faculty, staff, and affiliates.Responsibilities:- Supervised student assistants responsible for creating and distributing campus.

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University is a leading research institution in San Diego County, educating a healthy percentage of the region's work force. The SDSUcard Office provides the official form of identification for students, faculty, staff, and affiliates. San Diego State University regularly employs students to provide assistance to various campus.

Master Of Science - Ms, Occupational Therapy

Activities and Societies: Student Occupational Therapy Association, Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Marching Aztecs, Andres Bonifacio Samahan, Circle K, Alpha Phi Omega