Miguel Intencion
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lakewood,CA
Summary
An adaptive Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a proven track record at Ensign, enhancing patient independence through effective ADL/IADL modifications and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in treatment planning and ergonomic assessments, I empower patients to achieve their goals while fostering a supportive environment that promotes safety and comfort.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ensign
12.2023 - Current
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing Facility settings.
- Helped improve Gross/Fine Motor, visual perception and sensory Integration, & processing skills.
- Assisted patients w/ completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Promoting highest possible level of function while maintaining safety awareness, & Independence for ADL/IADL tasks.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Interface Rehab
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborating w/ the multidisciplinary team to enhance level of care, & to reinforce general skills required to improve pt's level of function.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
Education
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA08-2022
Skills
- Enhancing/Modifying ADL/IADLs
- STM Techniques
- Tx Planning & Updating
- Cross-Functional Collaboration w/ Multi-Disciplinary Team
- AD utilization, & education
- Workplace/Home Environment modification w/ ergonomics
Accomplishments
- Achieved Employee of the Month 10/24 w/ an overall contribution of providing value to facility, & improving the therapist team's cohesiveness through collaborations, & initiating activities/ideas for tx pt's.
Certification
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Certification number: 499177 - Exp March 2027
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Red Cross
Credential ID: 01O7RH7 - Exp Nov 2026
Employee of the Month October '24
Through implementing the just-right-challenge, for our pt's, & to socialize & maximize my therapeutic use of self. As well as collaborating w/ my fellow therapy team to encourage, & empower pt's w/ participating consistent w/ therapy.
Quote
If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.
African Proverb
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ensign
12.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Interface Rehab
11.2023 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Stanbridge University
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