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Nima Aswin

Upper Riccarton,New Zealand

Summary

I am a compassionate and dedicated physiotherapist with both international and New Zealand healthcare experience, passionate about restoring movement and promoting functional independence in people across all age groups. With a strong academic background including a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science from Ara Institute of Canterbury and a Master’s in Physiotherapy from India, I bring a comprehensive understanding of rehabilitation techniques and patient-centered care. My clinical experience includes hospital-based and community physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological care, geriatric support, and post-operative recovery.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Physiotherapist

Physical Sense
Sydenham, New Zealand
09.2025 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments to identify patient needs, impairments, and functional limitations.
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on restoring movement, reducing pain, and enhancing quality of life.
  • Deliver hands-on therapy, including manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, and mobility training.
  • Provide rehabilitation for musculoskeletal and falls prevention in the community.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on condition management, home exercise programs, education on fall hazards and adaptive strategies.
  • Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting interventions as needed to meet therapeutic goals.
  • Collaborate effectively within interprofessional healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
  • Promote independence in daily activities through functional training and patient empowerment.
  • Ensure adherence to clinical safety, infection control, and professional regulatory standards.
  • Participate in continuing professional development and remain updated with best physiotherapy practices and research.

Caregiver

Arvida, Ilam Retirement and Care
Ilam, New Zealand
02.2020 - 08.2025
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming and medication.
  • Administering medication to residents according to their medication plan.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Care Giver

Bupa Parkstone Care Home
Ilam, New Zealand
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisting with personal care.
  • Mobility assistance.
  • Providing constant companionship and general supervision.
  • Report on changes in condition or needs.
  • Following infection control protocols, Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Physiotherapist

Chennai Advanced Rehabilitation Center
Tamil Nadu, India
08.2016 - 11.2018
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
  • Working schedules between the inpatient and outpatient units.
  • Provides care to the patients effectively and report the progression to the chief physiotherapist and to the inter-professional team.
  • Decision making for physiotherapy treatment plan for outpatients and post-operative in patients.

Physiotherapist Intern

Coimbatore Medical College And Hospital
Coimbatore, India
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Pediatric physiotherapy- neurological conditions like cerebral palsy, chest and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
  • Geriatric care.
  • ICU care for cardiac, respiratory, neurological, medical, surgical, pediatric medicine and surgery, neonatological patients.
  • Musculoskeletal- Manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, joint and nervous tissue mobilization.
  • Rehabilitation after joint replacement surgeries, spinal surgeries and internal fixations for various joints.
  • Extensive experience in treating degenerative and rheumatoid joint conditions.
  • Neurological rehabilitation- Rehabilitation of patients with stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, peripheral nerve lesions, cerebellar conditions.
  • Chest physiotherapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Various Respiratory Diseases.
  • Conservatively managed cardiac infarcts, angina, surgically managed cardiac infarcts, valve replacements, and peripheral vascular conditions.

Physiotherapist Intern

RVS Hospital
Coimbatore, India
09.2012 - 12.2012
  • Worked one-on-one to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
  • Performed therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills.
  • Administered initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
  • Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.

Education

Master of Physiotherapy -

RVS College of Physiotherapy
TN, India
01.2015

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

RVS College of Physiotherapy
TN, India
01.2013

Postgraduate Diploma - Health Science

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Skills

  • Ability to work
  • Flexibly and effectively as a good team member
  • Keeping professionalism while working under pressure
  • Possessing a caring and understanding attitude
  • Capability of monitor effectively
  • Building good relationships with all people
  • Keeping reliability and responsibility
  • Good in Microsoft office (Word, Power point and Excel)
  • Experienced in working with Windows 10,8 and 7

Accomplishments

  • Life member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists
  • Participated as a Delegate in the Pre-Seminar Conference on ‘CEREBRAL PALSY' organized by the Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Coimbatore, on 2010-06-17.
  • Participated in “All Kerala Allied Health Science Student's and Professional's conference” on 2009-03-21 and 2009-03-22 organized by Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences, Thalasseri, Kerala, India.
  • Attended a Workshop for Pulmonary Rehabilitation held on 2001-03-06 organized by Indian Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Coimbatore, TN, India.

Professional Summary

I am a compassionate and dedicated physiotherapist with both international and New Zealand healthcare experience, passionate about restoring movement and promoting functional independence in people across all age groups. With a strong academic background including a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science from Ara Institute of Canterbury and a Master’s in Physiotherapy from India, I bring a comprehensive understanding of rehabilitation techniques and patient-centered care. My clinical experience includes hospital-based and community physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological care, geriatric support, and post-operative recovery., 70-20940

References

  • Nick Hovenden, Principal Physiotherapist, Physical Sense, +64273665197
  • Ietje van Stolk, Senior Physiotherapist, Physical Sense, +64226078128

Timeline

Physiotherapist

Physical Sense
09.2025 - Current

Caregiver

Arvida, Ilam Retirement and Care
02.2020 - 08.2025

Care Giver

Bupa Parkstone Care Home
02.2019 - 02.2020

Physiotherapist

Chennai Advanced Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 11.2018

Physiotherapist Intern

Coimbatore Medical College And Hospital
01.2013 - 03.2013

Physiotherapist Intern

RVS Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2012

Master of Physiotherapy -

RVS College of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

RVS College of Physiotherapy

Postgraduate Diploma - Health Science

Ara Institute of Canterbury

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