Wendy Velasquez
Cross Cancer Institute
Edmonton,AB
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Experienced Physical Therapy Assistant with over 8 years of rehabilitation experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. Skilled in therapeutic exercise, ambulation, functional mobility, patient positioning, and assisting patients with mobility and rehabilitation needs. Dedicated to providing safe, patient-centered care while working collaboratively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Work History
Therapy Assistant
1 Month- Provided rehabilitation support to both inpatient and outpatient patients under the direction of physiotherapists and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
- assist patient with ambulation, gait activities, and functional mobility to promote safety and independence.
- Perform prescribed upper and lower extremity therapeutic exercises to support strength, range of motion, mobility, and functional recovery.
- Assist inpatient patients with bed-level exercises, sitting exercises, and functional activities as part of their individualized rehabilitation programs.
- Monitor patient tolerance during treatment and communicate changes in pain, mobility, fatigue, or functional status to the appropriate healthcare professional.
- Assist patients with the safe use of mobility aids and assistive devices to promote independence and reduce risk of injury.
- Demonstrate knowledge of portable oxygen equipment, including filling portable oxygen tanks according to established procedures.
- Follow established safety procedures and maintain accurate documentation on ConnectCare regarding patient participation, tolerance, and progress.
Therapy Assistant
8 Years 7 Months- Assisted licensed physiotherapists in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients with sports injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical conditions.
- Guided patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility tasks.
- Provided hands-on treatment including therapeutic exercises, modalities, and functional training as directed.
- Assisted patients with properly fitting and applying prescribed braces for knee, shoulder, hip and ankle.
- Managed time effectively while treating multiple patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed a high volume of incoming phone calls to assist with patient scheduling.
- Assisted patients with billing questions, invoices, and payment processes through insurance companies.
- Organized and filed documentation to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the therapy team for adjustments.
Education
Major - Physical And Occupational Therapy Assistant
Skills
Inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation
Ambulation and gait training
Therapeutic exercise
Bed mobility and sitting exercises
Functional mobility and transfers
Mobility aids and assistive equipment
Brace and support fitting
Occupational therapy assistant experience
Portable oxygen equipment
Patient-centered care
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
Problem-solving
Professional phone etiquette
Punctual and dependable
Therapeutic modalities
Certification
BLS - Issued 14/07/2026
Police Information Check Certificate - Vulnerable Sector Check
Issued July 16, 2026
Timeline
Therapy Assistant
Cross Cancer Institute
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
Therapy Assistant
Glen Sather Sport Medicine Clinic
06.2017 - 01.2026Read More
Grant MacEwan University
Major from Physical And Occupational Therapy Assistant
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