Maya Waring
Stoney Creek,ON
Summary
I am an aspiring physiotherapist that is passionate about sustainable, healthy living through all phases of life. I am interested in sports medicine, pediatric and adolescent health, and prenatal and postnatal care as well. I recently completed my undergraduate Honors Thesis that focused on the impacts of probiotics on mental health during adolescence, where I was able to learn more about the important neuropsychological, gut-brain connections formed during adolescence. This experience allowed me to understand the complexity and interconnectedness of the human body; I am hopeful to expand on that learning in my post-graduate education. I am currently applying for a master's in physiotherapy for Fall 2024, therefore I would love to gain any experience in a rehabilitation setting. I am confident that my experience in rehabilitation at the StayWell program, in mental health with my HearME internship, and working in the service industry has given me adaptability, communication and interpersonal skills that are necessary in a clinical setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Bartender
Croatian Sports Bar and Community Centre
- Serving and bartending in the restaurant
- Bartending events in the community centre including weddings, parties etc
- Opening and closing restaurant, counting till
Volunteer Athletic Trainer
U18 Stoney Creek Sabres Hockey Team
08.2023 - Current
- Instructed athletes on appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for minor injuries.
- Delivered emergency care for injured athletes on ice.
- Promoted health and well-being of student-athletes with implementation of injury prevention programs in coordination with primary care physicians and physiotherapists.
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring during practice, games, or while exercising.
- Educated athletes on importance of proper nutrition, training, and rest.
- Developed and implemented preventive programs to minimize injuries.
- Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families and coaches.
Server
Bells and Whistles
- 01.2022
- Serving in the restaurant
- Opening and closing
Residential Cleaner
VDP cleaning
- 01.2021
- Cleaning different residential properties with a team
- Driving team members to and from properties
Mental Health Student Intern
HearME
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed one-on-one counseling with a broad range of clients suffering from mental health issues or clients needing to talk to an impartial person.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations when speaking to an individual with no background information before the conversation.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to clients and to other student interns.
- Developed a weekly, virtual health and wellness workshop for clients and student interns that focused on maintaining physical, emotional and mental health.
- Portrayed communication skills, both verbal and written when using the virtual platform with clients or in zoom meetings.
Volunteer
StayWell Program, St. Joseph's Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Created an educational presentation on COPD for staff and patients.
- Maintained clean facilities before and after activities in the exercise space and the lunch area.
- Assisted the medical professionals with exercises during rehabilitation.
- Provided support and companionship to patients and talked with them about their life, experiences and rehabilitation process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Honours Biomedical Science
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2024
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Clinical Support
- Greeting Patients and Visitors
- Rehabilitation Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Group Instruction
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Smartserve
- WHMIS/Lab safety
- Canadian Council on Animal Care
- Standard first aid/ CPR C/ AED
References
Croatian Sports Bar and Community Centre, Frank Perin (General Manager), (905)-928-3808
U18 Stoney Creek Sabres, Anthony Giardino (Physiotherapist/ Assistant Coach), (289)-244-6453
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Winona peach queen 2017, representing the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
- Received a specialist high skills major in high school for health and wellness
podcast
I started a podcast during the pandemic because I wanted to learn more about other creator's varied experiences with health and wellness. The podcast has 10 episodes that talk about a range of topics, including mental health, physical disability, abuse, relationships and more. The podcast is called "The health for happy podcast" by Maya Abigail on listening platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.
Timeline
Volunteer Athletic Trainer
U18 Stoney Creek Sabres Hockey Team
08.2023 - Current
Mental Health Student Intern
HearME
07.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer
StayWell Program, St. Joseph's Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2018
Server/Bartender
Croatian Sports Bar and Community Centre
Server
Bells and Whistles
- 01.2022
Residential Cleaner
VDP cleaning
- 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Honours Biomedical Science
University of Ottawa
- Smartserve
- WHMIS/Lab safety
- Canadian Council on Animal Care
- Standard first aid/ CPR C/ AED
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