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Christian Di Salvo

Oakville,Ontario

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant

University of Waterloo School of Anatomy
Waterloo, ON
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepared laboratory materials and equipment for student use in accordance with safety protocols for Human Anatomy lab course
  • Instructed a station at weekly cadaver labs going over various parts of course content
  • Facilitated group discussions between students about course material as part of lab time.

Hospital Volunteer

Grand River Hospital
Waterloo, ON
05.2023 - Current
  • Greeted visitors in a friendly manner, offering directions or other assistance as needed.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families.
  • Helped with special events hosted by the hospital, such as health fairs or fundraisers.
  • Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges.

Post-Stroke Exercise Volunteer

University of Waterloo Centre for Community, Clinical, and Applied Research Centre Excellence
Waterloo, ON
05.2023 - Current
  • One-on-one exercise training with individuals recovering from strokes.
  • Set up and monitor participants using heart rate monitors and RPE scale to track level of exertion during exercise.
  • Demonstrated activities to participants and coached on safe and effective lifting techniques.
  • Evaluated participant needs, taking into consideration fitness levels and current health conditions.

Anatomy Lab Demonstrator

University of Waterloo School of Anatomy
Waterloo, ON
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • Lab instructor within the general anatomy and neuroanatomy stations during the annual Kin lab days event.
  • Led groups of five high school students going over general anatomy and giving the opportunity to see cadaveric specimens and brain specimens
  • Facilitated discussions and answered questions about anatomy, the faculty of Health, and personal experiences within the Kinesiology program.

Neuroscience Research Apprenticeship

University of Waterloo SCiLL Lab
Waterloo, ON
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted masters and PHD students with their research studies.
  • Took part in weekly lab meetings and sat in on thesis defenses.
  • Presented a research paper of choice on Parkinson's disease to the lab team with related content to methods used within the lab.

Orientation Leader

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Led a group of 20 first year students who were all in the Faculty of Health for the entirety of orientation week.
  • Created a welcoming environment for incoming students by providing them with advice on how to adjust to university life.
  • Planned social activities that promoted community building among new students throughout orientation week

Volunteer Dissector

University of Waterloo School of Anatomy
Waterloo, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared donor bodies for lab use in upcoming fall term.
  • Helped dissect and prepare various regions of the body
  • Worked with over eight cadavers

Restorative Aide

LaPointe-Fisher Nursing Home
Guelph, ON
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Treated 64 residents to relieve pain and restore function and maintain quality of life.
  • Worked with physical therapist and nurses to provide adaptive care plans for improving residents function.
  • Administered one-on-one passive/active range of motion and gait movement plans.
  • Treated residents with cancer, MS, Parkinson's disease and other chronic conditions.

Pool Crew

Oakville's Finest Pools
Oakville, ON
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided exceptional service to clients.
  • Extensive attention to detail for site plans.
  • Strong Coordination and communication with coworkers.

Meat Clerk

Sobeys
Oakville, ON
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Learned to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Gained lots of experience in customer service.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Honours Kinesiology

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School
Oakville, ON
06.2021

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C -

Canadian Red Cross
Oakville, Ontario
04.2022

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Positive attitude
  • Compassionate
  • Customer focussed
  • Self-directed
  • Proficient in Office 365
  • Self-starter
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Goal-Driven

Timeline

Volunteer Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant

University of Waterloo School of Anatomy
01.2024 - Current

Anatomy Lab Demonstrator

University of Waterloo School of Anatomy
12.2023 - 12.2023

Neuroscience Research Apprenticeship

University of Waterloo SCiLL Lab
09.2023 - 12.2023

Orientation Leader

University of Waterloo
08.2023 - 09.2023

Hospital Volunteer

Grand River Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Post-Stroke Exercise Volunteer

University of Waterloo Centre for Community, Clinical, and Applied Research Centre Excellence
05.2023 - Current

Volunteer Dissector

University of Waterloo School of Anatomy
05.2023 - 08.2023

Restorative Aide

LaPointe-Fisher Nursing Home
01.2023 - 04.2023

Pool Crew

Oakville's Finest Pools
05.2022 - 08.2022

Meat Clerk

Sobeys
06.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Honours Kinesiology

University of Waterloo

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C -

Canadian Red Cross
Christian Di Salvo