Samantha Labun
West Kelowna,BC
Summary
Experienced health coach, educator, and rehabilitation assistant with 18 years of expertise in assisting clients to improve their health. Utilizes extensive knowledge of health conditions and diseases to guide clients in developing actionable plans with realistic goals. A dynamic and positive team member with excellent communication and organization skills. Focused on client needs, providing supportive and collaborative care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Independent
Kelowna, BC
09.2023 - Current
- Provide exercise programs for all fitness levels
- Provide training and mentorship for aquatic fitness, seniors fitness and advanced fitness programs.
- Educate on safety and take continuous education programs to support clients.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Interior Health Authority
Kelowna General Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Work alongside therapy teams to provide assistance for programs and delegations
- Organize and maintain equipment
- Commicate both verbally and on patient charts to support patient care.
Fitness Instructor and Educator
Active Living
West Kelowna, BC
05.2019 - Current
- Provided education and mentorship to prospective aquafit teachers.
- Taught exercise programs for all abilities and levels including group fitness and aquafit classes
- Provided personal training programs for exercise and Rehabilitation goals in the water.
Health Coach/Group Fitness Instructor and Educator
YMCA of the Okanagan
Kelwona, British Columbia
12.2018 - 10.2022
- Provided education and mentorship in teaching aquafit programs.
- Provided comprehensive, empowering and professional fitness coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health and fitness goals
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
- Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres in Aquafit, Group Strength and Group strength 50+ classes.
- Led community program called Choose to Move for 60+ population intended to educate and promote healthy lifestyle habits
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Mainland Speech Therapy
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Advocated for patient needs and implemented personalized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising therapist to work towards individual goals.
- Prepared required games, paperwork and tools to suit individual clients needs.
- Practiced speech sounds and language skills for various needs.
- Documented client progress with SOAP notes.
- Created and implemented individual communication tools on electronic programs to provide an accessible communication method.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Fraser Health Authority
Langley And Surrey, British Columbia
05.2006 - 02.2018
- Worked alongside therapy team to provide comprehensive care.
- Monitored equipment use and overall safety of patients.
- Established and managed physical rehabilitation program, including development and implementation of rehab protocol for patients.
- Kept detailed records of patient physical therapy treatments and improvements.
- Maintained office and therapy equipment by cleaning and making minor repairs, and ordering supplies.
- Documented patient physical therapy treatments and made observations on improvement.
- Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patients and staff.
- Instructed patients with home care exercises to promote patient independence and overall function with activities of daily living (ADL's).
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations
Skating Coach
North Vancouver Recreation
North Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2002 - 05.2006
- Prepared lesson plans for all age groups and skill levels.
- Created a safe and fun environment for all learners to learn how to skate.
- Educated new instructors
Education
Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma - Rehabilitation
Capilano University
North Vancouver4 2006
Kinesiology Diploma -
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC06.2008
Skills
- Health and wellness education
- Quick learning
- Complex problem solving
- Equipment maintenance
- Computer programs (Excel, Word, Power point)
- Strong Communicator
- Positive and outgoing Team Member
- Flexible
- Critical thinker
- Patient and empathetic
Certification
- ATTRI certified aquatic instructor
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Aquafit instructor
- Older adults fitness instructor
- Personal trainer
- Spin instructor
- Standard First Aid and CPR
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructor
Independent
09.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation Assistant
Interior Health Authority
06.2020 - Current
Fitness Instructor and Educator
Active Living
05.2019 - Current
Health Coach/Group Fitness Instructor and Educator
YMCA of the Okanagan
12.2018 - 10.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Mainland Speech Therapy
01.2018 - 07.2018
Rehabilitation Assistant
Fraser Health Authority
05.2006 - 02.2018
Skating Coach
North Vancouver Recreation
01.2002 - 05.2006
Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma - Rehabilitation
Capilano University
Kinesiology Diploma -
Capilano University