Danielle Reid
Midland,ON
Summary
Dedicated to providing high-quality therapy treatments, I am a collaborative team player focused on achieving outstanding patient outcomes as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team. Utilizing a proactive approach, I excel by fostering client rapport through tactful and compassionate communication. My dedication lies in meeting client needs and establishing a framework of routines that enhance comfort and independence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care
03.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
- Provided effective crisis intervention services during emergencies, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions for increased social interaction and skill development.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health support.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Closing the Gap
04.2010 - Current
- Worked with patients diagnosed with Parkinson's, Down Syndrome, Arthritis, osteoporosis, COPD, stroke and Alzheimer and cognitive impairment Disorders
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned re-evaluation
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Restorative Care Aide
The Pines LTC Residences
01.2009 - Current
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life
- Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment
- Earned repeated commendations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality, compassionate care
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned re-evaluation
- Administered restorative hand therapy massage as well as heat, ice, Paraffin wax treatment as part of therapeutic programs
- Maintained organized documentation and patient files
- Actively engaged in and supported department quality assurance programs, education and customer service programs
- Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients
- Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
- Patient focused programs such as bowel/bladder continence, eating, transfers, walking/gait training, ROM exercises, assisting device training
- Accomplished at training and educating new staff and volunteers
Personal Support Worker
The Pines LTC Residence
01.2009 - Current
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas
- Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment
- Assisted with ADLs
- Provided patients and families with emotional support
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues of death and dying
- Administered simple range of motion exercises
Education
Diploma - Recreation Therapy
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON04.2022
Certificate - Seniors Fitness Instructors course
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
London, ON01.2016
Certificate - Physical Therapy Aide program
Ashworth College
01.2011
Certificate - Restorative care Aide
Communication Connections
01.2011
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Georgian College
01.2011
Skills
- Communication skills
- Life Skills Coaching
- Team player
- Empathetic and patient
- Time management proficiency
- Emotional Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Recreation Programming
- Safety standards implementation
- Instructional coordination
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Advocacy
Activities
- Attended education and conferences at Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging.
- Planned and implemented educational workshops on functional fitness.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team in the development of a community educational and safe excersie program for seniors.[Project name].
Additional Information
I have been on health and safety committees, Waypoints physiological health and wellness committee and Waypoints frontline leadership development training.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care
03.2018 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Closing the Gap
04.2010 - Current
Restorative Care Aide
The Pines LTC Residences
01.2009 - Current
Personal Support Worker
The Pines LTC Residence
01.2009 - Current
Diploma - Recreation Therapy
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Certificate - Seniors Fitness Instructors course
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
Certificate - Physical Therapy Aide program
Ashworth College
Certificate - Restorative care Aide
Communication Connections
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Georgian College
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