Miriam Hernandez
Leesburg,FL
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant experienced in supporting patients of all ages to regain independence and enhance daily living skills. Developed and implemented tailored therapeutic plans under supervision, adapting activities to individual needs. Strong communication and motivational skills foster effective collaboration with healthcare teams, contributing to positive patient recovery outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
COTA Student
Advance
Leesburg, Florida
05.2026 - 06.2026
COTA Student
Lake Centre for Rehabilitation
The Villages, Florida
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Supported development of treatment plans aligned with occupational therapy guidelines.
- Partnered with therapists to implement therapeutic activities, enhancing client engagement.
- Recorded patient progress and shared insights with therapy team to inform care strategies.
- Student has grown in all areas during this fieldwork rotation. She uses therapeutic use of self in her sessions with clients and can adjust treatments in order to upgrade or downgrade according to the response of the client. I feel that she will do very well in her future professional career.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL 08.2024 - 04.2026
Skills
- Occupational therapy techniques
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Team collaboration
- Client engagement
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient communication
- Clinical reasoning
- Adaptive equipment
- Activity analysis
- Client-centered approach
- Home modifications
- Wheelchair positioning
- Cognitive retraining
- Strength training
- Fine motor skills
- Range of motion
- Documentation and reporting
- Group therapy
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Patient and family education
- Document progress
- Certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA)
- First Aid/CPR
Languages
Spanish/English
Professional
Experienced entrepreneur
- Strong work ethic. Own and operate two Restaurants and have been in the restaurant industry for 10 years managing staff and ensuring great quality service while demonstrating good leadership skills.
Timeline
COTA Student
Advance
05.2026 - 06.2026
COTA Student
Lake Centre for Rehabilitation
05.2026 - 06.2026
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
AdventHealth University
08.2024 - 04.2026