Stella Dodzi

Address: Toronto, ** Lanark Avenue ONT, M6E2G3

Phone: 705-***-****

addu12@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To apply my practical skills and knowledge of occupational therapy and physiotherapy practice within a clinical setting. Able to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic fast-paced environment where multitasking is often necessary and proactively identifies, promotes and seeks to improve client safety as part of their everyday work.

Education

Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) Program (Diploma)

Georgian College; Barrie Ont. Graduated April 2020

Clinical Fieldwork Experience

West park Long Term Care Home

Physiotherapist Assistant

Setting up, preparing and dis infecting physiotherapy equipment daily.

Administering physiotherapy treatments in a professional and respectful manner at all time

Treatments delivered include but not limited to gait training, range of motion, strengthening exercises.

Following and maintaining patient personal health information and confidentiality at all times

McCall Centre for Complex Continuing Care, Etobicoke

(February - March 2020), (OTA/PTA experience)

Performed various treatments such as (sit to stand, pulley, balance, ambulation, ROM, Arm cycle Machine, postural control, changing of oxygen tank etc.) exercises with clients with Vertigo, Parkinson, and MS, dementia

Completed exercise that facilitates knee and hip ROM using the Saratoga machine for clients with MVA+multiple hip femur.

Performed strengthen & endurance exercises such as (dumbbells, ankle weights and moto med machine) for clients with CHF, hip replacement

Demonstrated familiarity with treatment of physical and cognitive impairments

Pt health -Barrie Physiotherapy, Out Patient Clinic

(January-February 2020), (PTA Experience)

Performed various treatments including but not limited to balance exercises, stretches, range of motion, hot wax application, strengthening, and application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, IFC, Traction machine)

Performed treatments such as (er with the scapular squeeze, wall elevation, slide & push-ups, T-band for all shoulder movements, pendulum, scapular rows and thoracic self-mob) for clients with shoulder pain (rotator cuff syndrome)

Delivered exercises such as (crossed knee rocks, HRA, sciatic flossing, retraction, chin tuck & pec stretch) for back pain (lumbar facet) and cervical pain.

Performed various unlimited treatments (EZ mend, bike, elliptical, stairs, knee rock, calf raises, quad over a roll, clamshell, bridge, finger web and patty squeeze) for the Knee, hip, ankle, hand arthritis & carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dodzi Stella

705-***-****

addu12@r.postjobfree.com

Clinical Fieldwork Experience

Woods Park Care Center, Long Term Care, Convalescent & Retirement Home- Geriatrics

(November -December 2019), (PTA Experience)

Participated in delivering of strengthening, balance, endurance, and range of motion exercises

Assisted clients with ambulation using gait aids such as rollator, 2 wheeled walker and single point cane

Delivered dynamic and safe groups exercises of residents with MS, Dementia & Alzheimer’s and many more.

Maintained regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident's status or treatment interventions

Delivered PROM & AAROM for bedridden clients

Victoria Village Long Term Care, Geriatrics, psychogeriatric

(July-August 2019), (OTA Experience)

Built on verbal and non-verbal communication skills needed to develop a rapport that supported varied client needs.

Monitored patient's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and offered encouragement

Developed client-centered treatment sessions that are directed at the client’s goals and also ensured client full participation.

Documented patient’s weekly progress in appropriate records

Leacock Care Center, Long term care- Geriatrics, psychogeriatric,

(May-July, 2019), (OTA Experience)

Treated patients by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the Occupational Therapist

Adapted the environment to optimize occupational performance

Developed and implemented strategies to improve, and promote professional competence within the role of the therapist assistant.

Enabled the client's occupational performance by contributing to the development, and modification of intervention under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Volunteer Work

YES School, (September 2017 – December 2017), Cherkassy

English Teaching Assistants

Practiced leadership and organizational skills by reflecting on what went well and what did not go as planned.

Developed educational activities with an anticipated outcome.

Established rapport with parents, colleagues and student and identified areas of improvement for the children.

Awards & Associations

· Acquired first aid (CPR/HCP) (March 2019)

· Workers health and safety (February 2018)

References

Available upon request

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