DENISHA KHUNT

Rotorua,New Zealand

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Support Worker with a strong foundation in physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and holistic care. Experienced in providing respectful, client-cantered support including personal care, mobility assistance, and emotional well-being services. Culturally aware and committed to inclusive care practices that reflect New Zealand’s healthcare values. Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management, with the ability to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams across aged care, disability, and residential support settings.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Physiotherapist

Sahaj Orthopaedic Hospital

, India

05.2024 - 01.2025

Assessed and diagnosed physical conditions for rehabilitation planning
Performed manual therapy, electrotherapy, and exercise-based interventions
Focused on improving mobility, pain relief, and functional independence

Support Worker

Swarg Golden Age Care Foundation

, India

01.2023 - 04.2024

Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing
Provided respectful and empowering support to promote self-sufficiency
Helped individuals with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and positioning

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Health

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Rotorua, New Zealand

08.2025

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

P. P. Savani University

Gujarat, India

01.2024

Skills

Personal care and hygiene support
Mobility assistance and manual handling
Rehabilitation and therapeutic support
Cultural safety and diversity awareness
Client-centered, holistic care
Healthcare documentation and reporting
Empathy
Patience

Compassion
Teamwork
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Adaptability
Problem solving
Communication skills
Continuous learning
Mobility assistance

Accomplishments

CME on Therapeutic Yoga, Completed CME on Therapeutic Yoga as Applied to Physiotherapy, P. P. Savani University, 01/01/24
Couple Marathon 2024, Provided physiotherapy services for event participants, Surat, India, 03/01/24
Ethical Research in Health Science, Participated in Colloquium organized by PPSU Ethical Review Committee, 06/01/23
28th Inter IIT Staff Sports Meet, Delivered physiotherapy care at IIT Gandhinagar, 12/01/23
GUJSTATE CONPHYCS, Attended 14th Conference on 'Integrating Technology into Physiotherapy', Ahmedabad, 12/01/23

Research

Effects of Yoga versus Brisk walking on reducing blood sugar level in type 2 diabetes patient of surat region, A Randomised Control Trial

References

Dharvi Maniya, support worker, Visionwest, Dharvimaniya@icloud.com
Khushi Desai, duty manager, Woolworths AKL Airport, jajadiyak28@gmail.com

Timeline