Rickee Manzuik
Penticton,BC
Summary
Driven by a commitment to patient wellbeing at Interior Health Authority, I leveraged organizational skills and patient advocacy to enhance therapy outcomes and streamline processes. My collaborative approach and time management abilities supported team efficiency and patient satisfaction, demonstrating a blend of hard and soft skills critical for healthcare excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Assistant
Interior Health Authority
11.2012 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean therapy environment by adhering to infection control protocols and equipment maintenance standards.
- Assisted with the administration of therapeutic interventions, contributing to improved patient wellbeing.
- Supported therapists in conducting group therapy sessions, fostering social interaction among patients as part of their recovery process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies for each patient.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining clear communication channels with therapists, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, or after exercise routines to ensure safety while maximizing therapeutic benefits.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized care and compassionate communication.
- Implemented creative strategies to motivate patients throughout their recovery journey, resulting in higher levels of engagement during therapy sessions.
- Handled administrative tasks such as documenting daily notes about individual treatments provided by therapists.
- Educated patients and their families on proper home exercises, enhancing adherence to treatment plans outside the clinic setting.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of patient progress.
- Prepared patients for treatment by positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
Labourer
Peter's Brothers Construction
09.2004 - 10.2012
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Workplace Health Sciences - Disability Management
Pacific Coast University
Port Alberni, BC07.2024
Diploma - Rehabilitation Assistant
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC06.2012
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Time management abilities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Rehabilitation Assistant
Interior Health Authority
11.2012 - Current
Labourer
Peter's Brothers Construction
09.2004 - 10.2012
Bachelors Degree in Workplace Health Sciences - Disability Management
Pacific Coast University
Diploma - Rehabilitation Assistant
Okanagan College
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