JEZELL LOU MEDALLA
Grande Prairie
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapist and Recreation Therapy Aide with a background in delivering recreational activities and physical therapy and rehabilitation programs. Strengths encompass passion for work, teachability, empathy, and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
Accomplished professional with recent success in the Canadian written competency exam, currently pursuing provisional registration. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities and contribute effectively in a collaborative environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Therapy Aide
Prairie Lakes Senior Living Facility
05.2024 - Current
- Developed creative ideas for incorporating leisure skills into everyday life situations.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring the behavior of participants during all recreational activities.
- Assisted recreation therapists in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients.
- Provided assistance to recreational activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, music therapy.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Access Physiotherapy
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed scheduling and billing tasks related to patient care.
- Prepared treatment areas with necessary equipment and supplies prior to patient's arrival.
- Took calls and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Engaged in continuing education to stay updated with the latest physical therapy techniques and practices.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
Physical Therapist
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2023
- Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish functional, measurable goals tailored to individual patient needs.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
- Performed manual therapy techniques, such as massage, stretching, mobilization, and soft tissue mobilization.
- Designed treatment program to achieve established goals and planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Participated in clinical conferences where case studies were discussed among peers.
- Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Southwestern University
Cebu City, Philippines04-2016
Skills
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Disability awareness
- Sports injury management
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Pain management techniques
- Patient care
- Physical fitness
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Recreation Therapy Aide
Prairie Lakes Senior Living Facility
05.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
Access Physiotherapy
10.2023 - 01.2024
Physical Therapist
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Southwestern University
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