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Pinecrest Nursing Home/Kawartha Retirement Residence, Bobcaygeon, On

• Precisely perform various treatments prescribed by the physiotherapist • Provide one-on-one goal-oriented treatment to residents • Conduct group exercise classes for residents to maintain/improve physical abilities and build self-esteem • Promote and encourage residents to successfully fulfill the prescribed treatments by connecting with residents• Instruct, educate and assist patients in proper execution of exercise therapy and proper use of mobility aids• Assist residents in achieving independence and maintaining functionality • Provide services that achieve and maintain optimal resident outcome

Fenelon Falls, Ontario

•Communicate with customers, general public and staff members promoting the company image•Confidently work with a large variety of power tools, hand tools and equipment including small motorized utility vehicles, front end loader, tractor which included lifting logs and clearing campsites

Vaughan, Ontario

• Prepare patients for spinal decompression, prepare digital profile on machine, harnessing patients, placing patients on and off machine • Performing laser treatments using Class 4 K-Laser• Acting as a clinic ambassador with patients demonstrating sympathetic, understanding and sensitive nature• communication with patients; scheduling patient appointments, processing new patients, billing, collecting money

Camp Merrywood, Perth, Ontario, Canada

•Assisted over 200 campers with cognitive and physical dysfunctions in a residential camp setting •Implemented quality therapeutic recreational programs (white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, swimming) •Recognized for effectual rapport building by patiently connecting with difficult campers who struggled socially •Used hand-over-hand techniques to assist with daily living activities and specialty activities (arts and crafts)• Addressed camper health and safety, solved camper problems, and acted as a positive role model•Completed one person pivots and two person lifts on commodes to shower campers and toilet them •Reviewed and documented campers’ status and progress with a multinational interdisciplinary team

Barrie, Ontario

•Completed one-on-one sessions with residents which included dynamic standing balance, stretching of joint contractures, weighted seated exercises•Executed one-person walks and transfers with patients, and assisted with two-person walks and transfers•Conducted restorative care with occupational therapist •Performed paraffin wax hand therapy, hand massages and hand exercises with residents•Successfully taught one resident to functionally eat independently over a seven week period

Vaughan, Ontario

•Conducted individualized resident therapy in a multicultural facility •Aided patients with ambulation and standing balance exercises, and performed resident transfers •Directed individual mobility exercises to residents according to their individual needs•Instructed residents on the proper use of assistive and adaptive devices•Developed rapport with residents and staff members who primarily spoke English as a Second Language•Implemented group exercises – upper and lower extremity ‘Sit-Fit’ Exercise Program•Prepared and implemented heat therapy for residents•Attended tele-conferences for Leisureworld Centres across Ontario

Collingwood, Ontario

•Assisted physiotherapist with individualized patient rehabilitation programs in the inpatient-surgical unit •Implemented therapy programs (traction, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy) for specific injuries or disabilities•Conducted knee and hip exercises with patients•Aided patients with mobility exercises and taught them how to safely use assistive devices•Performed patient transfers and assisted with bed mobility•Interacted with difficult patients in a patient, caring, compassionate, professional manner •Actively participated in treatment programs and meetings with supervisor and other staff members

Fenelon Falls, Ontario

•Assisted with individual and group therapy exercises; motivated residents to participate in recreation exercises •Aided residents with ambulation aids and mobility•Initiated the development of friendly relationships with many residents beyond the expectations of the position•Conducted two person standing transfers •Reported residents’ needs and overall health by actively participating in patient meetings•Communicated physiotherapy treatment programs to individual residents or groups of residents

Ota/Pta Occupational Therapist Assistant Physiotherapist Assistant, Health Care - Ota/Pta

Successfully completed the following courses: -Cognitive and Perceptual Impairment -Introductory Rehabilitation Concepts -Essentials.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Physiotherapist Assistant