Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hello, thank you for taking the time to viewing my profile. I am a diligent Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA&PTA) working in a rehabilitative setting where I can apply my strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills while guiding clients through safe and effective therapeutic interventions. I possess over 2 years of experience implementing therapeutic interventions independently, and assisting Physiotherapists and an Occupational Therapists with providing appropriate support and compassionate care for patients. I also possess exceptional patient prioritization skills and communication skills which focus on delivering effective treatment and fostering self-care. Additionally, I have well-rounded experience working in rehabilitation and acute care hospital settings with patients that have neurological, geriatric, and/or orthopedic conditions. I have over seven years of data entry experience acquired from various administrative roles such as: Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment Clerk, Minute Taker, Medical Clinic Assistant and Research Assistant Coordinator. I also have experience using PS Suite EMR (Telus) in healthcare, Meditech EHR and Soarian Clinicals medical software for clinical documentation, SPSS in education, RMS and EMS in recruitment.
• Implemented therapeutic activities for outpatients in the Stroke and Neuro Outpatient Clinic • Assisted OTs with fitting and applying the SaeboFlex, SaeboReach and the SaeboGlove on patients • Facilitated weekly Living with Stroke education group, Yoga and Gentle Fit exercise groups • Documented SOAP form clinical notes manually while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality • Devised forms to streamline the clinical documentation involving use of Saebo products • Recorded daily statistics using Meditech EHR Software, and trained in EPIC EHR Software • Applied infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices and followed COVID-19 protocols
• Implemented therapeutic activities for patients in the Stroke and Neuro Rehab Unit • Scheduled and performed doubles in addition to completing my daily caseload • Collaborated with 5 OTs and 5 PTs, and prioritized duties accordingly • Practiced ADL and IADL training with patients to facilitate independence • Prepared patients for exercises using a recumbent stepper, pedal exerciser, and/or hand pedal • Practiced STS transfers and balance exercises with patients using a floor-to-ceiling grab bar • Performed AAROM exercises to decrease tone, increase mobility and facilitate muscle movement • Monitored and assisted patients ambulating using a Nordic walking pole, rollator, and 2WW • Corrected gait pattern (as necessary) during stair training and progressive ambulation • Applied infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices and followed COVID-19 protocols • Recorded daily statistics using Meditech Software, as per Providence Healthcare expectations • Documented SOAP form clinical notes manually while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
• Contacted potential candidates and conducted telephone interviews • Evaluated each candidate's qualifications, and hired polling day officials and standbys • Managed the applications of candidates and catalogued updates using RMS software • Discussed the expectations of Elections Canada with all polling day officials and standbys to ensure that they understood their duties, and answered inquiries • Updated the training schedule for candidates using Microsoft Excel and RMS software • Achieved the goal of hiring all the polling day officials and standbys prior to Election Day • Communicated updates to the Recruitment Managers on a daily basis
•Collaborated with PTs, OTs, and RNs of the NVU to ensure continuity of care •Practiced ADL training with patients to improve functional mobility •Assisted with mobilizing and/or transferring patients with multiple lines and tubes •Aided OT with Rx activities to improve proprioception and sitting balance in stroke patients •Performed maintenance of therapeutic tools and monthly wheelchair cleaning •Administered and scored Orientation Logs (O-Logs) •Documented PCARE form clinical notes
•Administered treatment for Acute Care for the Elderly and General Internal Medicine patients •Demonstrated the correct use of mobility aids and monitored gait during ambulation •Corrected patient’s gait to ensure that mobility aids were used safely and effectively •Supported the interprofessional team while transferring patients using a mechanical lift •Practiced basic Activities of Daily Living training with patients to facilitate their self-care •Implemented cognitive stimulation, problem-solving and orientation activities •Supervised and assisted patients during ROM, stretching and balance activities •Documented DARP form clinical notes using Soarian Clinicals Medical Software •Identified and addressed educational needs for patients and their families
•Performed therapeutic activities for patients in the in-patient orthopedic and ALC unit •Instructed inpatient group exercise classes to strengthen muscles and increase ROM •Prepared the appropriate equipment and monitored outpatients during group exercises •Facilitated transfers, supervised gait training and progressed ambulation •Implemented knee, hip or amputee exercises independently, as assigned by PT •Applied therapeutic modalities including fluidotherapy, ultrasound, hot and cold packs •Supported the PT and OT by preparing the clinical supplies prior to treatment sessions •Documented SOAP form clinical notes using Meditech Electronic Health Record software •Communicated with culturally diverse patients using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to overcome language barriers and deliver effective and safe treatment