Miranda Vanderhans
Cool Ridge,WV
Summary
Experienced with therapeutic support and patient rehabilitation. Utilizes effective treatment planning to enhance patient mobility and recovery. Knowledge of communication strategies and patient care techniques, ensuring positive rehabilitation experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Odyssey Rehabilitation
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
Housekeeper
Self-employeed
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Regular house cleaning for two houses
In-home Aide
Council on Aging
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Helped with daily routines, light cleaning, taking patient to doctor appointments
Education
Associate in Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
University of Charleston
Beckley, WV08.2019
Full-time student - General Studies
New River Community And Technical College
Beaver, WV08.2017
Skills
- Communication skills
- Compassionate
- Respectful
- Patient
- Honest
- Collaborative teamwork
- Fall prevention strategies
- Fine motor skills development
- Documentation and reporting
- Range of motion improvement
- Wheelchair positioning
- Upper extremity strengthening
Activities
- Level 1 Fieldwork: Raleigh County Special Olympics and Summers County Rehabilitation Center
- Level 2 Fieldwork: 8 weeks at LHC Group and 8 weeks at Mercer County Rehabilitation Center
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Odyssey Rehabilitation
02.2020 - Current
In-home Aide
Council on Aging
01.2013 - 12.2014
Housekeeper
Self-employeed
01.2010 - 12.2018
Associate in Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
University of Charleston
Full-time student - General Studies
New River Community And Technical College
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