Annie R. Deveau
2500 Second Division Road, Saulnierville,NS
Summary
Patient-focused Rehabilitation Assistance ready to apply all training and knowledge learned to patient care. Highly motivated with strong adaptability and interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Assistant
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Yarmouth, NS
10.2023 - Current
- Communicated with other physical therapy staff to discuss patient progress.
- Documented patient progress, treatments and data in charts.
- Building wheelchairs for patients following OT orders.
- Maintained therapy equipment in top condition by cleaning, sanitizing and inspecting for damages.
- Guided patients in passive ROM exercises and instructed movements to assist therapist.
- Practiced ADLs sessions with patients.
- Assisted with gait training and supported patient safety in cases of total loss of balance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, etc, regarding client care.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times or difficult procedures.
Physiotherapy Assistant
Miguel Lefort (Clare Physiotherapy Clinic)
Comeauville, Nova Scotia
08.2022 - Current
- Applied physical agents modalities utilizing electrotherapy,thermal agents and massage gun use
- Chart SOAP notes for Physiotherapist
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment.
- Observed and reported patient reaction to treatment or changes in condition, facilitating appropriate follow-up.
- Observed signs and symptoms to report changes in patient condition.
- Helped patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Gather all equipment needed for Physiotherapist to administer to patients
Esthetician
The Style Merchant
Yarmouth, NS
09.2020 - Current
- Built positive client relationships with confidentiality and guiding clients through treatments.
- Educated clients on procedures and products.
- Maintained rigorous standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and spa's policies and procedures.
- Kept detailed records of client preferences, allergies and concerns.
- Performed technical pedicures on problematic / diabetic feet
Lifeguard
Université Sainte-Anne
Church Point, Nova Scotia
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Respond quickly to distress situations.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques and first aid.
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
Education
Diploma - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant
Université Sainte-Anne
Church Point, NS06.2023
Diploma - Esthetics & Spa Therapy
Nova Scotia Community College
Yarmouth, NS06.2020
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire De Clare
La Butte, NS06.2018
Skills
- Quick learner
- Pays close attention to details
- Always ready to learn and to ask questions when appropriate
- Good communication skills with co-workers and patients
- Strong relationship and trust building with patients
- Works well in stressful and busy environments
- Organized
- Plans ahead before executing work
- Effective time management skills
- Multitasker
- Skilled in leadership and teamwork
Languages
English
French
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Dean's Award for highest academic standing in the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant program at Université Sainte-Anne.
- Received an acknowledgement for the most earned credits within my graduating class and set a record for most credits earned since 1998 at Ecole Secondaire de Clare.
- Balancing a work, sport & school schedule. Working at 4 different employments, playing sports for my university while completing my online schooling. This shows dedication in keeping a steady schedule and managing priorities.
Additional Information
- Volunteer Firefighter since 2019, by helping my community during emergencies, lending a helping hand to other fire departments, attending weekly trainings, working as a team and administering first aid when needed.
Certification
- Saint john ambulance ( Emergency first aid / CPR level C & AED trained) - March 2023
- Safe Handling and Mobility - February 2023
- WHMIS - December 2021
- Work place safety and security - June 2018
Timeline
Rehabilitation Assistant
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Physiotherapy Assistant
Miguel Lefort (Clare Physiotherapy Clinic)
08.2022 - Current
Esthetician
The Style Merchant
09.2020 - Current
Lifeguard
Université Sainte-Anne
01.2019 - 12.2022
Diploma - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant
Université Sainte-Anne
Diploma - Esthetics & Spa Therapy
Nova Scotia Community College
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire De Clare
- Saint john ambulance ( Emergency first aid / CPR level C & AED trained) - March 2023
- Safe Handling and Mobility - February 2023
- WHMIS - December 2021
- Work place safety and security - June 2018
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