Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Relevant Professional Development
Additional Information
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SHEILA MAKADIA-PENTO

Rockwood,Canada

Summary

Seasoned Inpatient Active Rehab Physiotherapist with expertise in assessment and evidence-based treatment of stroke survivors and other neurological conditions. Skilled in patient/family education and communication across multiple languages, significantly enhancing outcomes. I demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to best practice and quality improvement. I am eager to contribute my expertise and passion for a stroke/neuro care to a dynamic team.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

William Osler Health Systems
Brampton, Etobicoke, Georgetown
11.2002 - Current

Assess, develop, and administer effective, individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to optimize recovery and functional outcomes for an inpatient rehab population, with extensive experience in treating neurological/stroke patients.

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to provide education, goals of care plan, and anticipated outcomes.

Supervise physiotherapy assistants and delegate appropriate treatment program.

Clinical instructor to physiotherapy students.

Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members in order to provide comprehensive care services for patients.

Participated in research studies related to neurorehabilitation, including the iWALK study.

Instrumental in implementing various initiatives on the inpatient rehab unit.

Outpatient Physiotherapist-TKA

William Osler Health Systems
Brampton, Ontario
09.2018 - 04.2019

Assessment and treatment of postoperative Total Knee Arthroplasty patients.

Acute Medicine Physiotherapist

William Osler Health Systems
Etobicoke
07.2001 - 11.2002

Worked on an Acute Medical unit, along with rotations through ICU, CCU, Mental Health, pediatrics, and Emergency Department.

Resident Physiotherapist_- Inpatient Rehabilitatio

York Central Hospital (Mackenzie Health)
03.2001 - 07.2001

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Manglore University
Manglore, India
01-1999

Skills

Effectively communicate in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and provide treatment in Punjabi, Urdu and elementary Italian

Patient health education

Neuro-rehabilitation treatment techniques

Quality improvement and best practice

Certification

Certificate for Independent Practice: 2001-present
College of Physiotherapist of Ontario

Relevant Professional Development

Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

Level 1 Neuro-Focused Proprioceptive Taping Course

Understanding Locomotion: Bobath Concept
Hemispheres Stroke Competency Series
Aphasia Institute SCA Workshop
Apraxia and Unilateral Neglect Syndrome Workshop

Understanding Trunk Control and core Trunk Stability

A Comprehensive Course on Smoking Cessation: Essential Skills and Strategies CAMH
Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment Course
5 Day NDT Introductory Course in the Treatment of Adults with Hemiplegia

Additional Information

Accreditation Canada Tracer Training (2024) and currently a Corporate Mock Tracer

Member of the West GTA Stroke Network Rehab Operational Committee

Best Practice Champion certification completed through RNAO and iaBPG- 2024

Peer support network at Osler training, 2024

Nominee for WOHC 2024 Professional Practice Award

Winner of the WOHC 2007 Professional Practice Award of Excellence for Clinical Practice in recognition of outstanding contribution to patient-focused care.

Clinical Instructor for Physiotherapy Student Placements, 2004-present
Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Mobility Devices Authorizer
FIM trained and utilizing in current practice.

Canadian National Physiotherapy Licensing Exam, clinical examiner, 2002-2018

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Outpatient Physiotherapist-TKA

William Osler Health Systems
09.2018 - 04.2019

Inpatient Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

William Osler Health Systems
11.2002 - Current

Acute Medicine Physiotherapist

William Osler Health Systems
07.2001 - 11.2002

Resident Physiotherapist_- Inpatient Rehabilitatio

York Central Hospital (Mackenzie Health)
03.2001 - 07.2001

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Manglore University
SHEILA MAKADIA-PENTO