Yifan Cui
Windsor,ON
Summary
OTA/PTA student at St. Clair College with over two years of rehabilitation experience in a tertiary Class A hospital and hands-on clinical placements in Canadian long-term care and outpatient physiotherapy settings. Experienced in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, including stroke recovery, post-operative hip replacement rehabilitation, mobility training, ADL retraining, and pain management. Skilled in implementing treatment plans under PT/OT supervision, applying therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, laser, TENS), and documenting patient progress in interdisciplinary environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
OTA/PTA Student Placement
Berkshire Care Centre
Windsor, ON
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Implemented occupational and physical therapy treatment plans under supervision.
- Facilitated activities of daily living retraining, including dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Assisted residents with transfers, gait training, and mobility progression.
- Conducted range of motion strengthening and balance exercises.
- Monitored resident tolerance and documented functional progress accurately.
- Applied safe patient handling and infection control procedures effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to enhance patient care.
OTA/PTA Student Placement
Care Institute
Windsor, ON
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted in implementation of physiotherapy treatment plans within outpatient clinical setting.
- Applied therapeutic modalities such as laser, ultrasound, and TENS for effective pain management.
- Supported post-operative rehabilitation for total hip replacement patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic exercises focused on range of motion, strengthening, and gait re-education.
- Monitored patient responses to treatment and reported findings to supervising physical therapist.
- Ensured proper setup, calibration, and safe operation of physiotherapy equipment.
- Educated patients on home exercise programs and strategies for pain management.
Rehabilitation Technician
Chen Xinghai Hospital– Zhongshan
China
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered rehabilitation services in a high-volume tertiary hospital setting
- Assisted in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation programs
- Supported post-stroke recovery, hemiplegia management, and spine-related conditions
- Implemented therapeutic exercise, ROM, and strengthening programs
- Utilized electrotherapy and ultrasound modalities
- Documented patient progress and collaborated with multidisciplinary team
Intern Rehabilitation Technician
Chen Xinghai Hospital – Zhongshan
China
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in neurological rehabilitation and functional mobility training
- Conducted joint mobilization and muscle tone management
- Supported ADL-related functional exercises
- Monitored patient response and reported findings to supervising therapists
Rehabilitation Intern
Shenzhen Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
China
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in stroke rehabilitation using PNF, Bobath, and Brunnstrom approaches
- Performed muscle strength grading and functional assessment
- Supported complication prevention and early mobility programs
Education
Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physiotherapist
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON05-2026
Rehabilitation Therapy Technology
Zhaoqing Medical College-Guangdong
China06-2022
Skills
- Therapeutic Exercise Assistance
- Neurological & Orthopedic Rehabilitation Support
- Patient Mobility & Transfers
- Modalities Assistance (Ultrasound, Electrotherapy, Traction)
- Equipment Setup & Safety Monitoring
- Patient Observation & Progress Reporting
- Infection Control & Clinical Safety
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Timeline
OTA/PTA Student Placement
Berkshire Care Centre
03.2026 - 05.2026
OTA/PTA Student Placement
Care Institute
11.2025 - 01.2026
Rehabilitation Technician
Chen Xinghai Hospital– Zhongshan
07.2022 - 08.2023
Intern Rehabilitation Technician
Chen Xinghai Hospital – Zhongshan
06.2021 - 06.2022
Rehabilitation Intern
Shenzhen Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
06.2019 - 06.2020
Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physiotherapist
St. Clair College
Rehabilitation Therapy Technology
Zhaoqing Medical College-Guangdong