Natalie Tocheva
Port Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Rehabilitation Assistant with 7 months of experience working with physical therapists to establish reliable paths to recovery from varying injuries and conditions. Dedicated and focused on cultivating positive patient relationships while paying specific attention to individual needs. Meticulous record-keeper, supporting patient file upkeep and maintenance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Assistant
PlayWorks Physiotherapy
10.2023 - Current
- Work alongside physiotherapists and assist with administering therapeutic interventions for children.
- Create fun and engaging sessions while working toward unique physical goals and contributing to improved well-being.
- Provide Aquatic Therapy to clients in a pool setting.
- Document each session with updates in computer system.
Swimming Instructor
Self-Employed
11.2022 - Current
- Teach one-on-one private lessons and create personalized plans for clients.
- Work with clients of all ages, and assist them in achieving their goals and improving their swimming ability.
- Prioritize developing strong relationships with clients to foster trust and rapport, enabling more effective instruction.
Aquatic Leader
City of Coquitlam
10.2022 - Current
- Have proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensure swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool areas and enforcing rules.
- Respond to patron incidents professionally and promptly.
- Teach swimming to students varying in age and skill levels.
- Prevent accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Maintain order and cleanliness to uphold hygiene standards.
Assisting Behaviour Interventionist/ Kinesiologist
Empowering Steps Therapy
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted therapists at Empowering Steps in implementing specialized plans for neurodiverse children and youth.
- Helped therapists carry out behavioural and motor interventions in the Club Aviva gymnastics gymnasium.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
Aquatic Leader
City of Port Coquitlam
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Worked minimum of 8 hours per week.
- Prevented injury and provided first aid in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool areas and enforcing rules.
- Responded to patron incidents professionally and promptly.
- Taught swimming to students varying in age and skill levels.
- Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Maintained order and cleanliness to uphold hygiene standards.
- Worked as an Aquatic Supervisor from May to October 2023, overseeing pool operations, providing feedback to lifeguards, completing reports, and acting as a leader in emergencies.
Clinic Assistant
Simon Fraser University
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the Athletic Injury Rehabilitation Clinic at SFU and in field settings.
- Provided first aid.
- Helped with emergency care.
- Applied preventative and supportive taping.
- Disinfected the clinic.
- Shadowed therapists while they treated athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC04.2024
High School Diploma -
Dr. Charles Best Secondary
Coquitlam, BC06.2019
Skills
- Aquatic Therapy
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Treatment implementation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Progress Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Teaching
- Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Bulgarian
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Rehabilitation Assistant
PlayWorks Physiotherapy
10.2023 - Current
Assisting Behaviour Interventionist/ Kinesiologist
Empowering Steps Therapy
02.2023 - 12.2023
Swimming Instructor
Self-Employed
11.2022 - Current
Aquatic Leader
City of Coquitlam
10.2022 - Current
Clinic Assistant
Simon Fraser University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Aquatic Leader
City of Port Coquitlam
10.2019 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Simon Fraser University
High School Diploma -
Dr. Charles Best Secondary
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