Physiotherapy Assistant
Resume:
Dear Hiring Manager
With reference to your above advertised position, I’m pleased to submit my resume for your kind consideration. As you will see in my resume that I have the required qualifications and experience for this position as follows:
Working Experience as Physiotherapy Assistant in Long term care home
Over 10 years of working in Long term care home facility as Restorative/ Activity Aide
Along with various other qualifications I have the Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma (PTA) and working experience as PTA ( Physiotherapy Assistant)
Gentle persuasive approach for Dementia care
Mind and Body fitness Specialist (University Of Toronto)
Seniors Fitness Instructor (Canadian Activity and Aging)
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer for Custom Fitness Plan
Certificate in Nursing, Rehab and Restorative Care Aide
Experience in administering specific modalities and treatment programs at the instruction of the Physiotherapist, including ice/heat, hydrotherapy, TENS.
Physically able to perform regular use of therapy equipment i.e. wheelchairs, bariatric chairs, mechanical lifts, weights etc. as required for conducting treatment sessions
Able to function effectively within a team and manage competing demands
Capable of performing all related duties i.e. lifting, transferring patients, walking with and portering patients.
Strong documentation skills and computer literacy
Effective leadership, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Trust you will find my qualifications and experience in line with your requirements. I will happy to provide you any additional information as required.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Reema Kirtani
905-***-**** (Home)
416-***-****(cell)
E-mail: ************@*******.***
REEMA KIRTANI
963 SONOMA COURT MISSISSAUGA ON ************@*******.*** 905-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a suitable “Physiotherapy Assistant” position where I can utilize my skills and experience to help seniors maintain an active and healthy lifestyle in a long term care home.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION
Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports Sciences (Delhi University-India)
Diploma - Physiotherapy Assistant (Academy of Health: Canada)
Gentle Persuasive Approach for Dimentia care
Mind and Body fitness Specialist (University of Toronto)
Senior’s Fitness Instructor (Canadian Activity and Aging)
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer for custom personal fitness plans
Certified Nursing Rehabilitation and Restorative Care(Achieva)
RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Currently working as Physiotherapy Assistant in long term Care home
Working experience as a Certified Restorative Care Aide in long care home for more than 10 yrs
Strong combination of health & fitness as well as customer service skills
Physiotherapy Assistant
Assist Physiotherapist with resident’s ambulation, exercise programs (strengthening and stretching exercise, functional mobility training, balance training) and treatment sessions
Complete the resident treatment plan as prescribed by the Physiotherapist
Assist resident by lifting, transferring and transporting as required
Prepare residents for treatment
Assist the therapist in related duties like paperwork and documentation
Communicate changes in resident’s status to Physiotherapist
Collaborate with members of the health care team
Physical Education
Competitive and effective knowledge to be able to teach well and employ appropriate methods to assess children’s work and progress and to adjust teaching and learning methods as result
Responsible and professional ability to children’s pastoral as well as curriculum need and able to work co-operatively with colleagues, parents and other adults
Personal Fitness trainer& Restorative care Aide
Plan, design and execute safe and effective even programme and activities using appropriate techniques and procedures, specifically tailored to a range of individual or client group
Recognise and respond to moral, ethical and safety issues which directly pertain to health and fitness including relevant legislation and professional codes of conduct
Demonstrate research and problem solving ability by understanding methods and employ practical knowledge by practical fitness instruction/applied exercise teaching, health and fitness assessment/ exercise prescription motivation and behaviour changes
Customer care
Communicated and provided clients with efficient consultation in person and over phone, never leaving a person on hold unattended for more than one minute
Computer Proficiency in MS Word, Excel
WORK EXPERIENCE
Life Mark Health Group Brampton- ON
Physiotherapy Assistant Jan2020- Till Feb 2021
Rykka Long care home Etobicoke, ON
Activity Aid / Restorative Oct 2009- Till Date
Almaghraby & Sons Inc. Mississauga, ON
Administration Assistant Oct 2007-May 2008
Transera Logistics Ltd Mississauga, ON
Reception and Office desk July2007-Sept 2007
Rogers wireless Brampton, ON
Sales Representative Aug 2006- Dec 2006
EDUCATION / LICENSES
Seniors fitness Instructors Refreshers workshop 2013
Certified Restorative Care from Achieva Health 2012
Mind and Body Fitness Trainer from University of Toronto 2012
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia care 2012
Seniors Physical fitness certification from Canadian Activity and Aging 2011
Diploma in Physiotherapy Assistant Course from academy of Health 2009
AMFPT (American Muscle and Fitness Personal Trainer), CFT Inst, New York 2000
Masters in Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Delhi University, Delhi, India 1994-1996
B.SC. Physical education and Sports Sciences Delhi University, Delhi, India 1991-1994
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Authored a book “Physical Fitness” published by Khel Sahitya Kendra, India 1996
Authored a book “AZ Handbook of diet and exercise” published by Khel Sahitya Kendra, India 2000
Attended various conferences on physical fitness and wellness
Attended various service programs from time to time
REFERENCES
Reference upon request
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