Summary of Qualifications
• Experience working with cardiac and concussion patients, and those that have had joint replacement surgeries
• 2+ years of experience working in a clinic and using modalities like IFC, ultrasound and heat/ice therapy
• Excellent ability to follow instructions of Physiotherapists and Kinesiologists
• Excellent communication skills obtained by working with patients of all ages
• Ability to work one on one with patients whilst keeping in mind their unique needs
• Excellent ability to multi-task gained by working in a fast paced and stressful environment to successfully manage the flow of patients and keep treatment rooms clean and organized
• Knowledgeable in various rehabilitation exercises and correcting patient postures as needed
• Skilled in soft tissue release and cupping techniques
• Experience performing flexibility tests, VO2 tests, balance tests, postural assessments, and strength assessments
Employment Experience
Ergonomic Consultant
Linamar Corporation, Guelph, Ontario, May 2019-August 2019
• Responsible for writing PDDs, Suitability Assessments and Risk Assessments for WSIB
• Improved safety and minimized risk of work stations by writing an Ergonomic Analysis Report to present to engineers and managers to implement devices and make changes to work stations
• Matched injured employees to safer tasks and wrote up Suitability Assessments for WSIB
• Trained new employees on safe moving techniques to decrease risk of injury Kinesiologist Assistant
Woodstock Rehabilitation Clinic, Woodstock, Ontario, September 2018-December 2018
• Experience working with cardiac and concussion patients, patients that have been in a motor vehicle collision and who have had joint replacement surgeries
• Improved patient’s adherence of their home program by communicating the favourable outcomes and importance
• Responsible for taking over and assisting clients with their exercise program followed by administering appropriate modalities when Kinesiologists and Physiotherapists were busy
• Alerted the responsible Physiotherapist/Kinesiologist of any problems which may interfere with or jeopardize the client's progress
Student Educational Assistant
Bramalea Secondary School, Brampton, Ontario, January 2018-April 2018
• Developed and led a new intramural program to increase students’ physical activity participation
• Supported physical education teachers in refining programs within their classes
• Implemented numeracy support to target students with specific needs in preparation for the grade 9 EQAO assessment
Coach
Brampton East Soccer Club, Brampton, Ontario, June 2016-August 2016
• Coached children aged 11-13 about the basic skills of soccer Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics Lab, Waterloo, Ontario, January 2019- Current
• Work alongside Master’s students to assist in ongoing research labs Volunteer
Hardy Hearts, Waterloo, Ontario, January 2018- April 2018
• Worked with individuals who have cardiovascular disease
• Demonstrated and assisted participants with their exercise programs to increase their wellbeing
• Measured participants heart rate and blood pressure before the start of each session Harleen Grewal
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Volunteer
Kinetic Life Physiotherapy, Mississauga, Ontario, December 2017- August 2019
• Worked with patients of various ages
• Gained knowledge about soft tissue release
• Created promotional materials for marketing purposes Volunteer
William Osler Health Systems, Etobicoke, Ontario, May 2019- August 2019
• Assisted nurses and medical staff in the ER to improve safety, comfort and care of patients as well as improve the flow of patients
• Responsible for welcoming visitors to the ICU unit and communicate with clinical staff regarding appropriate access to the patient concerned
• Senior Girl`s Athlete of the year
• Principals Certificate for Student Leadership
Education
Candidate for Bachelor of Science, Honours Kinesiology, Rehabilitation Sciences Minor, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 2016 – Present Relevant Coursework:
• Movement Assessment and Exercise Prescription
· Learnt about the assessment of movement using various tests and assessment tools as well as prescribing exercise to enhance performance in healthy individuals
• Biophysical Evaluation Lab
· Developed practical measurement skills for measuring cardiovascular function, neuromuscular function and body composition
• Musculoskeletal Injuries in Work and Sport
· Injuries encountered in sport and in the workplace were examined. Learned the mechanisms of injury, tissue biomechanics, pathology, assessment, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic trauma
• Introduction to movement disorders
· Learned about common movement disorders and their implication to physical movement
· Looked at the epidemiology`s, etiology`s, pathophysiological, clinical presentations, clinical assessments and treatments of certain disorders
• Therapeutic Rehabilitation Techniques for Orthopedic Injuries
· Developed theoretical knowledge and practical skills to utilize when rehabilitating musculoskeletal or orthopedic injuries
• Upper Extremity Disorders
• Low Back Disorders
Certifications:
First Aid & CPR/AED (HCP), Canadian Red Cross, December 2018