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EUGENE ANTWI

EUGENE ANTWI

Brampton,ON

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. I am committed, caring and friendly with a great passion for helping people of all ages. I have six years of experience in supporting a variety of patients ranging from children suffering from development problems to adults and the elderly affected by and recovering from injuries and movement disorders. I have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and I enjoy working with a variety of different people.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Physiotherapy Assistant

Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - Current

• Provides treatment to patients under Physiotherapist instructions.

• Assists patients in correctly carrying out their physical therapy routines.

• Encourage and motivate patients during their rehabilitation, providing excellent

level of customer care and attention.

• Assess patients' physical condition to identify issues and plan an appropriate

treatment regimen.

• Massage patients and applies preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol

rubs and heat-lamp stimulation.

• Improve patients' range of motion and assist in muscle re-education and

strengthening through physical therapy exercises.

• Assess and documents reports on patients' health and wellbeing.

• Regularly monitor and assess patients' progress, communicating causes for concern

with senior staff.

• Schedule patient appointments in most effective manner to provide high-quality

care.

• Educate patients and their families on in-home rehabilitation methods to prevent

injury and disability.

• Secure patient information and maintain confidentiality by completing and

safeguarding medical records and completing diagnostic coding.

• Retrain patients to walk and use devices such as walking frames, crutches and

wheelchairs to improve mobility.

• Apply practices in safe clinical and non-clinical manual handling.

• Reduce patients' pain and swelling through a variety of techniques including hot and

cold packs, taping and splinting.

• Fill out documents, insurance forms and patient notes for physiotherapists.

• Discuss treatment with patients to increase involvement.

• Help physiotherapists plan treatments and facilitate patient recovery.

• Fit patients for physical support devices and advised on proper use.

• Supported patients with mobility issues by helping each move between treatment

spaces during physiotherapy sessions.

• Clean and sanitise physiotherapy equipment before and after use.

Personal Care Aide to King of Apinto

Apinto Traditional Council
01.2018 - 11.2018

• Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

• Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.

• Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.

Promoted independence and self-esteem by allowing patients to complete specific personal tasks alone.

• Facilitated patient relationships with family and friends with video and phone calls and emails.

• Accompanied patients on trips into the community during meetings

Physiotherapy Assistant ( Part -time )

Oil And Fitness Club
11.2016 - 11.2017

Physiotherapy Manager

Oil And Fitness Club
11.2016 - 11.2017

Assessed patients' physical condition to identify issues and plan an appropriate treatment regimen.

• Retrained patients to walk and use devices such as walking frames, crutches and wheelchairs to improve mobility.

• Reduced patients' pain and swelling through a variety of techniques including hot and cold packs, taping and splinting.

• Educated patients, their families and the wider community to lead healthy lifestyles to prevent injury and disability.

• Improved patients' range of motion and assisting in muscle re-education and strengthening through techniques including manual and electrotherapy.

• Formulated accurate prognoses, recommended best course of intervention and developed comprehensive discharge plans to keep patients fully informed and at ease.

• Classified presented musculoskeletal disorders into work-relatedness categories and indicated patients' fitness to work or recommended adjustments to job duties.

• Utilised highly developed therapeutic handling skills to support system management and patient rehabilitation.

• Communicated with patients to enhance understanding and secure informed consent before assessments and treatments.

Physiotherapy Assistant

37 Military Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017

Supported senior therapists in delivering various treatment methods, including electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and manual physiotherapy.

• Communicated positively and professionally with patients, enhancing physiotherapy treatment experiences.

• Listened attentively to patients and therapists to gain increased understanding of diverse condition presentations.

• Demonstrated excellent clinical reasoning skills, aiding senior therapists in patient prognoses and programme delivery.

• Demonstrated understanding of various manual therapy techniques, providing dependable assistance to patients.

• Observed patient progress during physiotherapy programmes, suggesting adaptations to improve health conditions.

• Prepared exercise equipment and machinery ahead of patient visits, enabling timely appointment delivery.

• Maintained patient treatment records, accurately documenting precise work performed and promoted.

• Communicated possible prognoses to patients, explaining complex information clearly and concisely.

• Educated patients, their families and the wider community to lead healthy lifestyles to prevent injury and disability.

• Reduced patients' pain and swelling through a variety of techniques including hot and cold packs, taping and splinting.

• Improved patients' range of motion and assisting in muscle re-education and strengthening through techniques including manual and electrotherapy.

• Retrained patients to walk and use devices such as walking frames, crutches and wheelchairs to improve mobility.

Education

Diploma In Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy

St. John of God College of Health
Duayaw-Nkwanta, Ghana
05.2016

Skills

  • Patient Service
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Computer Literacy
  • Orthotics fitting
  • Massaging

Timeline

Physiotherapy Assistant

Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - Current

Personal Care Aide to King of Apinto

Apinto Traditional Council
01.2018 - 11.2018

Physiotherapy Assistant ( Part -time )

Oil And Fitness Club
11.2016 - 11.2017

Physiotherapy Manager

Oil And Fitness Club
11.2016 - 11.2017

Physiotherapy Assistant

37 Military Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017

Diploma In Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy

St. John of God College of Health
EUGENE ANTWI