DHARA PATEL

Clinical Care & Patient Management Geriatric Rehabilitation Advanced Clinical Skills Team Collaboration Documentation & Compliance Resident Engagement & Communication Fall Prevention and Mobility Programs

• Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks.
• Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding care needs.

WORKED AS PHYSICAL THERAPY AND CLINICAL ROTATIONS DURING INTERNSHIP

• Delivered individualized physical therapy plans for elderly residents with chronic conditions, post-surgical needs, stroke, Parkinson’s, and orthopedic impairments.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments to determine mobility limitations, fall risk, and rehabilitation potential.
• Designed and led mobility and strengthening exercises to improve balance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Specialized in geriatric care focusing on fall prevention, joint protection, gait training, and pain management.
• Provided post-acute rehabilitation for patients with hip/knee replacements, CVA (stroke), and spinal surgeries within the care home setting.
• Performed manual therapy techniques (e.g., joint mobilization, soft tissue work) to reduce pain and improve range of motion.
• Conducted neuromuscular re-education and balance training to reduce fall risk among frail or cognitively impaired residents.
• Assisted residents with safe use of mobility aids such as walkers, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collaborated with nursing staff and care assistants to develop and adjust care plans based on progress and resident needs.
• Worked within interdisciplinary care teams including nurses, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to deliver holistic care.
• Provided training to care home staff on safe patient handling, mobility techniques, and positioning.
• Participated in regular care planning meetings to review progress and update therapy goals.
• Maintained accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment sessions, and outcomes per care home and regulatory standards.
• Ensured therapy plans met compliance with local health authority and long-term care regulations.
• Built trust and rapport with elderly residents, encouraging participation in therapy sessions even among those with cognitive impairments (e.g., dementia).
• Educated residents and families on home exercise programs, post-discharge safety, and functional goals.
• Implemented facility-wide fall prevention strategies, including individualized balance programs and environmental safety checks.
• Trained care staff on the use of gait belts, safe ambulation practices, and how to assist during resident falls.
• Conducted regular mobility and strength assessments to adjust therapy plans and reduce the need for mobility aids over time