Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care as a Physiotherapist or as a physio assistant. Special expertise working with patients suffering from joint pain, muscle stiffness, accidental injuries to provide effective rehabilitation services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapy Assistant
CHT Hillsborough Care Home (previously Known BUPA)
05.2023 - Current
Collaborate with physiotherapists to develop resident focus goals.
Provide exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Provide monthly safe manual handling training sessions to other staff members.
Handle administrative duties such as maintaining accurate records of resident progress in a physio notes.
Document each patient case with updates in computer system.
Coordinate appointment schedules with patients and therapists as needed. Provide information to clinical manager.
Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate records of patient progress.
Assist in the rehabilitation process for post-surgery patients, promoting faster recovery times and improved functionality.
Facilitate group therapy sessions and encouraging adherence to prescribed exercises.
Engage with family members of patients as needed, providing education on exercises and strategies for continued progress.
Volunteer Physiotherapist
Rope Neuro Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 01.2017
Taught equipment setup
Taught patients how to use mobility aids
Worked on exercises with patients as per the recommendation of a senior physiotherapist
Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
Kapol Medical Center
02.2013 - 01.2015
Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
Wrote patient case notes and reports and collected statistics to develop and implement treatment plans
Provided patient with information, techniques and support to enhance the development of motor skills
Designed and reviewed treatment programs using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy
Educated patients, families and caregivers on a home exercise programs that complement therapy sessions
Designed and reviewed clinical management plans to encourage exercise and movement
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation - Health Science
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland, NZ
08.2019
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science
Laxmi Memorial College Of Physiotherapy,Mangalore
02.2011
Skills
Organizational Skills
Safety Management
Daily Living Skills Instruction
Stretching Exercises
Patient Care
Movement Restoration
Therapeutic Expertise
Pain Prevention
Accomplishments
Commended for reducing the pain and suffering from severe spinal problems (neck pain, back pain), joint pain, muscle stiffness, accidental injuries. patients struggling with joint problems and arthritis.
Worked as a volunteer Physiotherapist at Physio Rehab centre through effectively helping with weekly exercise programme.
Additional Information
Visa status: New Zealand Resident Visa
Timeline
Physiotherapy Assistant
CHT Hillsborough Care Home (previously Known BUPA)
05.2023 - Current
Volunteer Physiotherapist
Rope Neuro Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 01.2017
Kapol Medical Center
02.2013 - 01.2015
Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation - Health Science
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science
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