JANINE NAMDAR

• Supervise COTA’s and interns.
• Lead monthly therapy meetings.
• Skilled OT services to include evaluation, and treatment of students in Head Start programs, Thomas Heyward Academy, Ridgeland Baptist Church Daycare, BCSD early learning centers in Beaufort, clinic and community-based services.
• Performed 1:1 and group therapy sessions.
• Attended child’s IFSP, IEP and 504 meetings.
• Collaborate with other related service providers, early interventionists, teachers and parents as a team to ensure the child’s progress.
• Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
• Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
• Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.

• Evaluate & Treat for OT within the school setting.
• Attend student meetings.
• Documentation
• Collaborate with other related service providers on IEP and 504 team and families.

Marketing and program launch for community-based therapy services in daycares around Beaufort County. Performed developmental screenings.

Obtain referrals from pediatricians.

Supervised COTAs and interns.

Maintained a schedule for therapists.

Evaluation and treatment in clinic and community-based centers.

Provided skilled occupational therapy in an early. intervention home setting and attended IFSP meetings.

• Instructed classes on college level for OTA's in topics related to pediatrics or child development.
• Educate future therapists on pediatrics in occupational therapy through an interactive and dynamic approach.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop strategies for improving NBCOT pass score.

Performed screenings and evaluations.

Provided skilled OT services 1:1 and in group setting.

Provided skilled OT in community based early intervention services in home.

Lead therapy team meeting.

Performed regular supervision with COTA’s, provided 1:1, group and consultative therapy services in multiple schools.

Supervised therapy volunteers, Level 1 and level 2 interns.

Attended Early intervention IFSP, IEP and 504 meetings.

Planned and lead a variety of groups i.e. Parent and child social skills and play groups for early intervention, sensory motor, handwriting, social skills and self regulation for ages 3-12.

Utilize a variety of advanced techniques; Sensory equipment, Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Listening Program, Brain Gym, Deep Pressure Proprioceptive Brushing Technique, Kawar spin program, Rhythmic Movement Therapy, Handwriting without tears

• Provide direct occupational therapy (1:1) and consultation services in the area of self-help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations, assistive technology, positioning, fine/gross motor skills, oral motor skills, life skills training and vocational skills, sensory motor processing (includes visual perception and sensory processing skills) and psychosocial skills.
• Provide direct occupational therapy (group), co-lead self-regulation group and social skills group.
• Collect data and initiate the screening process in preparation for an evaluation.
• Attend collaborative IEP, CST, CSE,CPSE meetings.
• Administer Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Listening Program.
• Schedule and provide therapy for horseback riding program.
• Provide aquatherapy services.
• Edit and write seasonal newsletter.

• Computer data entry, scheduling physician consults, receptionist, arranging transportation for patients, updating patients medical charts, filing patients medical records, ordering stockroom supplies, assisting the nurses, physicians, other departmental staff, patients and their family members.