Keri Spencer
Castlegar,BC
Summary
Accomplished Rehabilitation Assistant with a proven track record at Interior Health, enhancing patient outcomes through innovative rehabilitation plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in post-surgical rehabilitation and functional mobility training, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, consistently delivering personalized patient care and achieving significant improvements in patient mobility and satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Assistant
Interior Health
10.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized rehabilitation plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized care and compassionate communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies for each patient.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of patient progress.
- Provided support to patients during physical therapy sessions, enabling increased mobility and functionality.
- Maintained a safe and clean therapy environment by adhering to infection control protocols and equipment maintenance standards.
- Implemented creative strategies to motivate patients throughout their recovery journey, resulting in higher levels of engagement during therapy sessions.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, or after exercise routines to ensure safety while maximizing therapeutic benefits.
- Handled administrative tasks such as documenting daily notes about individual treatments provided by therapists.
Server
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
03.2015 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
Education
Therapist Assistant Diploma - Rehabilitation Assistant
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC06.2019
Skills
Post-surgical Rehabilitation
Home Exercise Programs
Functional Mobility Training
Transfer Techniques
Gait training
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Wheelchair Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Treatment implementation
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Professional Working
Additional Information
Volunteer Work
Kid Kapers, Squamish BC 2009
Supervised children in a daycare setting, went on outings such as hikes, the
zoo, aquarium, picnics, play time at facility
Squamish SPCA 2011
Dog walking, cleaning up, companionship
Vancouver Coastal Health 2012-2013
Made prenatal and post partum packages, answering phones, kindergarten
fair, vaccination registration
Rick Hansen’s 25 th Anniversary Celebration 2012
Set up, admittance into facility, worked the volunteer stand
Timeline
Rehabilitation Assistant
Interior Health
10.2020 - Current
Server
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
03.2015 - 08.2019
Therapist Assistant Diploma - Rehabilitation Assistant
Okanagan College
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