Helly Patel
London,ON
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Worker
Community Living London
London, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversations about their interests and hobbies.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with people to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages..
- Created a positive atmosphere that promoted comfort while also encouraging independence.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Participated in staff meetings discussing cases and sharing best practices among colleagues.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Physiotherapist
My care physiotherapy clinic
India
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Conducted ergonomic assessments and provided recommendations to patients and employers to reduce the risk of workplace injuries.
- Provided gait training and assisted with the use of assistive devices to improve mobility and independence.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on education and exercise for specific patient populations.
- Prescribed therapeutic exercises focusing on strengthening muscles and improving flexibility.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
- Treated conditions to aid developmental, neurological and orthopedic disorders.
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with sports injuries.
- Performed manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation to reduce pain and restore mobility.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
- Utilized modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat and cold packs and traction to manage s
- Promoted a positive and supportive environment that encouraged patient participation and engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Gave pain-relief treatment to patients involving moist packs, foam rollers, soothing balms and infrared lamps.
Education
Developmental Service Worker - Healthcare
Fanshawe College
London, None06-2024
BACHELOR'S OF PHYSIOTHERAPY - Healthcare
BITS INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
INDIA04-2020
Skills
- Problem solving
- Collaboration skills
- Client advocacy
- First aid and CPR
- Compassionate caregiving
- Safety awareness
- Community activities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Worker
Community Living London
05.2023 - Current
Physiotherapist
My care physiotherapy clinic
10.2019 - 07.2021
Developmental Service Worker - Healthcare
Fanshawe College
BACHELOR'S OF PHYSIOTHERAPY - Healthcare
BITS INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY