Melanie Plourde
OTA-PTA
Cornwall,ON
Summary
Develop and enhance my knowledge and skills as a Occupational Assist and Physiotherapist Assisted in a stimulating environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
OTA-PTA
St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre
04.2014 - Current
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisting OT’s with building/providing equipment.
- Providing transfer training.
- Provided monthly staff training.
- Providing hands on care with daily life activities
- Providing exercice programs recommended by physiotherapist
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Certified Personal Trainer
Physical Limit Fitness Club
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Streamlined client scheduling processes through efficient appointment management systems, ensuring timely communication of changes or cancellations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new clients'' physical abilities, medical histories, and personal goals before designing tailored fitness programs.
- Developed customized nutrition plans to support clients'' weight loss, muscle gain, and performance goals.
- Promoted a safe workout environment by maintaining clean facilities, regularly inspecting equipment, and addressing any safety concerns promptly.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic and attainable fitness goals, providing ongoing support to ensure consistent progress and success.
- Educated clients on the importance of proper warm-up, cool-down, and stretching techniques to promote recovery and prevent injuries.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
Soccer Instructor
Seaway Valley Soccer
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with fellow coaching staff to devise innovative training methods that kept athletes engaged and motivated throughout the season.
- Coordinated practice schedules in collaboration with other coaching staff members to optimize time management and efficiency.
- Developed players'' technical skills by designing specific drills focusing on dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control.
- Increased team cohesion through the implementation of team-building exercises and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Strengthened players' decision-making abilities through tactical analysis sessions that dissected game scenarios from various perspectives.
- Enhanced player performance by developing individualized training plans tailored to each athlete''s needs and goals.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Physiotherapist Assistant
TIA
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted patients with mobility issues by demonstrating proper use of assistive devices such as crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Assisted with initial patient evaluations, collecting data on strength, flexibility, balance, and other relevant measurements.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing therapeutic exercises and following treatment plans outlined by the supervising Physiotherapist.
- Contributed to a positive clinic atmosphere by fostering strong relationships with patients, families, and fellow staff members.
- Maintained detailed records of patient information such as medical history, evaluation results, progress reports, treatment plans.
Cashier
Jean-Coutu Pharmacy
03.2008 - 09.2013
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
Education
Diploma - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant
La Cité Collégiale
Ottawa, ON 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
La Citadelle Catholic Secondary School
Cornwall, ON 05.2001 -
Skills
Calm Under Pressure
Certification
Standard First Aid with CPR - St John Ambulance
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Soccer Instructor
Seaway Valley Soccer
06.2021 - 09.2023
Certified Personal Trainer
Physical Limit Fitness Club
02.2021 - 11.2024
OTA-PTA
St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre
04.2014 - Current
Physiotherapist Assistant
TIA
02.2013 - 08.2014
Cashier
Jean-Coutu Pharmacy
03.2008 - 09.2013
Diploma - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant
La Cité Collégiale
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
La Citadelle Catholic Secondary School
05.2001 -