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Susanne Liska Minks

Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 27 years of experience working with all ages and diverse range of individuals with disabilities. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

COTA

HCDE
08.2015 - Current

*Assist OTR with implementing student's in the school setting to help students achieve success through their IEP.

*Collaborate with educational staff in the development of variety of strategies to meet the educational needs of the student in the classroom.

*Monitor student's progress throughout each grading period in the school setting.

*Provide trainings to the educational staff for special education population.

*Use of Shars(MSB-xlogs),sharepoint, onedrive, google docs and HCDE software to document progress towards student's goals.


PRN Positions as a COTA

HealthSouth, Reliant, Genesis, Cantex And Ensign
01.2002 - 04.2024

I have provided and continue with PRN duties as a COTA at many facilities in the area. I have experience in Rehab and Skilled Nursing settings.

COTA

LCISD
09.2001 - 07.2015

*Collaborate with educational staff in the development of variety of strategies to meet the educational needs of the student in the classroom.

*Monitor student's progress throughout each grading period in the school setting.

*Provide trainings to the educational staff for special education population.

*Use of Shars(MSB-xlogs), onedrive, google docs to document progress towards student's goals.

COTA

HCA/West Houston Hospital
01.2001 - 08.2001
  • Assisted OTs with implementing 6-8 individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
  • Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
  • Collaborated with 2-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
  • Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Documented patient progress accurately and consistently, enabling efficient communication among healthcare team members.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Promoted independence in daily living activities by teaching adaptive techniques and effective use of assistive devices.

COTA

Sundance Rehabilitation
06.1997 - 06.1999
  • Assisted OTs with implementing 6 individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Collaborated with 2-person nursing staff, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress.
  • Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
  • Implemented and modified interventions teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
  • Promoted independence in daily living activities by teaching adaptive techniques and effective use of assistive devices.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.

COTA

Rosewood Medical Hospital
01.1996 - 06.1997
  • Assisted OTs with implementing 6 individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
  • Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
  • Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
  • Implemented and modified interventions teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
  • Increased patient safety by addressing environmental factors within homes and facilities that could pose potential risks or barriers.
  • Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient progress.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant- Certificate

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
09.1995

Skills

  • Creativity in Treatment
  • Patient Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation Strategies
  • Therapeutic Treament

Timeline

COTA

HCDE
08.2015 - Current

PRN Positions as a COTA

HealthSouth, Reliant, Genesis, Cantex And Ensign
01.2002 - 04.2024

COTA

LCISD
09.2001 - 07.2015

COTA

HCA/West Houston Hospital
01.2001 - 08.2001

COTA

Sundance Rehabilitation
06.1997 - 06.1999

COTA

Rosewood Medical Hospital
01.1996 - 06.1997

Occupational Therapy Assistant- Certificate

Houston Community College
Susanne Liska Minks