Tijuana Miller
Humble,Texas
Summary
Empathetic and gentle Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as Occupational Therapy Assistant inpatient and outpatient settings. Experienced with geriatric populations and patients with dementia. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong time management, organization and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pasadena Post Acute
Pasadena, TX
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Traditions Health
Houston
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in home
- Instructed/demonstrated patient/family safety awareness and proper body mechanics
- Assisted client/patient with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life
- Educated client/family on conditions, treatment, and home exercise programs
- Communicated with all disciplines, medical doctors’, and nursing staff regarding patient’s progress.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Healthcare
Baytown, TX
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed by the Occupational Therapist and Rehab Manager.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in an in-patient rehabilitation setting.
- Patient/Client care, gathering patient information, observation during evaluations and screenings, assisting with treatment planning and implementation, and service management.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and home exercise programs.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehab Care
Baytown, TX
11.2011 - 06.2019
- Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed by the Occupational Therapist and Rehab Manager.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in inpatient rehabilitation settings.
- Patient/Client care, gathering patient information, observation during evaluations and screenings, assisting with treatment planning and implementation, and service management.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and home exercise programs.
- Supported staff in patient progress to achieve appropriate IEP goals.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cross Country Rehabilitation
Humble, TX
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Provided Occupational Therapy services.
- Focused on safety and independence in a home setting.
- Patient/Client care, gathering patient information, observation during evaluations and screenings, assisting with treatment planning and implementation, and service management.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Assisted with strengthening, balance, ADLs/IADL, transfers, home modifications, and patient/family education and training.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kingwood College
Kingwood, TXAssociate of Science -
San Jacinto Community College
Houston, TXNurse Assistant Certification -
Massey Business College
Houston, TXSkills
- Works well with others and communicates effectively
- In-patient rehabilitation background
- Contracture Management
- BLS Certified
- Casamba Skilled
- Time management
- Geriatric experience
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Documentation skills
- Patient Assessment
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Team Collaboration
References
- Estafanie Ponce, Rehab Director, Century Rehabilitation, 7810 N Main St., Baytown, TX, 77520, (832) 339-4445, Business reference known for 8 years
- Jana Leija, OTR, Senior Care, 7810 N Main St., Baytown, TX, 77520, (281) 455-4699, Supervisor reference known for 10 years
- Tanya Fontenot, PT, Century Rehabilitation, 7810 N Main St., Baytown, TX, 77520, (281) 414-9798, Business reference known for 10 years
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pasadena Post Acute
01.2023 - 09.2024
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Traditions Health
11.2020 - 11.2021
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Healthcare
05.2019 - 06.2020
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehab Care
11.2011 - 06.2019
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cross Country Rehabilitation
02.2008 - 11.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kingwood College
Associate of Science -
San Jacinto Community College
Nurse Assistant Certification -
Massey Business College
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