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Function to support the Orthopaedic surgery ward, often comprising of 30-50 inpatients.- Working directly with supervising Orthopaedic Surgeon, round daily with ComprehensiveOrthopaedic Service (COS) team members, perform physical exams, wound checks, obtaininformed surgical and blood consent, lead family meetings and category status discussions.-Patient population of ward is mostly geriatric and adult. Often working with poorly controlleddiabetic patients, Nunavut patients, homeless patients, and marginalized patients.-Involves independent review of blood work and interpretation of preoperative andpostoperative imaging (CT, X-ray)- Work closely with junior and senior residents in managing patients on the ward, includingcorrecting electrolyte abnormalities, treatment of anemia, UTI’s, HTN, GERD, woundinfections, and hyperglycemia.- Hold inpatient ward pager, answer incoming pages related to patient issues/ emergencies,assess any acute medical presentations that arise during admission- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team (clinical nurse, pharmacist, SLP, SW, OT/PT, andnursing)-Facilitate patient admission, discharges, and transfers Consultation of inpatient specialties – mainly Geriatrics, Palliative care, Endocrinology,Infectious disease, Plastic surgery, General internal medicine- Completion of homecare, antibiotic, wound care and VAC LHIN forms, as well as assisting incompletion of retirement home physical assessment forms and WSIB forms-Surgical first assist once a week in various Orthopaedic trauma surgeries and electiveOrthopaedic surgeries- Assist with reductions of fractures in the Emergency department, including ankles and wrists.

Milton, Ontario

− Provided leadership by training and mentoring 2-3 new hires annually on safety procedures, guest service expectations, golf course protocol, and proper beverage and food handling to ensure excellent customer service was provided. − Coordinated and promoted weekly specials to generate optimal revenue.− Managed opening and closing duties during shift to ensure proper procedures were followed.

Mississauga

− Performed various modalities including IFC, Traction, Ultrasound, Laser, and assisted with exercise prescription and supervision of exercises in order to provide optimal care for patients.− Collaborated with insurance companies and healthcare professionals in regards to patient’s progress to guarantee the clinic is following proper protocol and maintaining effective patient care.− Organized daily schedules for all physiotherapists and massage therapists, managed inventory, and coordinated buying of necessary clinic supplies.

Mississauga

− Implemented exercise and education programs for seniors that focus on increasing mobility, pain relief, building strength, and improving balance in seniors.− Provided a consistent approach to prevent falls, reduce injuries, improve awareness of safety within the participant’s daily activities, develop understanding of risks, falls prevention strategies, post-fall injuries, as well as increase participants’ independence, cognition, mobility and quality of life.− Prepared and maintained progress reports and basic metrics on participants and produces data as requested.− Attentively monitored clients while utilizing exercise equipment; promote and demonstrate safe use of all equipment as well adapted exercises based on capabilities of each individual.− Supported the development and implementation of programs and objectives.− Participated in the ongoing education of clients within the scope of the programs.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for providing field care for the Women’s Basketball team in order to help athletes with any preparation before practice (such as ankle taping or stretching) and assess any injuries that may have taken place during practices/games

− Collaborated with PhD and MSc students on a research project assessing available physical activity information for Breast Cancer survivors on Canadian Cancer Centre Web sites, in the hopes to better understand ways to increase engagement in physical activity within this population. − Implemented testing for 10-15 participants individually, ensuring all participants understood instructions and performed tasks to the best of their abilities using the BIODEX system.− Performed an extensive literature review, data collection, data transcription, and data analysis (SPSS), leading to a publication funded by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Oakville, Ontario

assist customers with with equipment, clothing and questions, work cash register, apparel fittings.

Bachelor'S Degree, Physician Assistant

Activities and Societies: Social -MPASA

Bachelor Of Kinesiology, High Honours, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Kinesiology And Exercise Science