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Miranda Dawson

Dacula,GA

Summary

Aspiring COTA. Reliable team member demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapy Aide II

Northside Hospital
Cumming, Georgia
03.2024 - 07.2025
  • Assisted Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech Therapists in providing patient care and treatments.
  • Set up patient rooms and equipment for therapy sessions.
  • Accomplished clerical tasks, like processing new orders, to keep office operations smooth and efficient.
  • Trained and oriented new aides.
  • Provided Fire Safety Training to new employees.
  • Managed OT/Lymphedema supply inventory and ordering.

Child Care Teacher

Dacula Day Care
Dacula, GA
08.2014 - 07.2024
  • Led shifts to oversee childcare for as many as 8 children under the age of 4.
  • Assisted children with personal care needs such as feeding, dressing, and diapering/toileting.
  • Worked with parents to improve behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
  • Managed classroom supplies inventory.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to quality care, food handling, sanitation, and fire prevention.

Microbiology and Chemistry Technician

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
Norcross, GA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Writing microbiological reports using Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Decision making while reading test results.
  • Retention of samples.
  • Lab sterilization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mill Creek High School
Hoschton, GA
05.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy Assisting

Chattahoochee Technical College
Canton, GA
12-2026

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management

Certification

  • CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association - Issued 04/01/2025

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Aide II

Northside Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2025

Microbiology and Chemistry Technician

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
01.2017 - 01.2018

Child Care Teacher

Dacula Day Care
08.2014 - 07.2024

High School Diploma -

Mill Creek High School

Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy Assisting

Chattahoochee Technical College