KRYSTAL MINK

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Skill Highlights
Demonstrated ability to be patient, caring and empathetic
Dedicated to lifelong learning and willing to take on additional certifications
Ability to multi-task while staying focused on the task at hand
Ability to easily establish trusting relationships with clients
Works safely and demonstrates ethical behaviour
Seeks assistance or clarification as necessary
Clean criminal reference and vulnerable sector check
Education and training
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Program Diploma 2014
Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate 2014
Falls Prevention 2014
Alzheimers Virtual Dementia Tour; Alzheimers Society 2014
CPR/First Aid C + AED; St. Johns Ambulance 2013
Professional Experience

Therapeutic Skills
Worked with inpatient physiotherapy patients with chronic illnesses, neuromuscular, orthopaedic and
other disabilities
Ensured that assigned occupational therapy/physiotherapy services were delivered in a safe, effective and
efficient manner
Performed rehabilitative and restorative care with Long Term Care Residents
Taught balance and strengthening/resistance classes in a long-term care setting
Experienced and knowledgeable in seating, mobility and gait aides; measured for wheel chairs, walkers
Able to transfer clients to ensure safety of client, self and co-workers
Experienced with the use of modalities; hot/cold packs, ultrasound, laser, electro-physical agents
Interpersonal
Built rapport with cliental easily and quickly
Demonstrated an understanding of client-centred practice
Listened to clients and assisted in meeting their needs and goals
Obtained client consent to proceed with assigned tasks
Communicated information to the occupational therapist/physiotherapist and circle of care in a timely
manner
Established working relationship with co-workers in a multi-disciplinary team





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Administrative
Answered phones and booked appointments
Computer proficiency; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Sent and received faxes
Handled cash, credit and debit transactions
Documented clients responses to interventions or changes in the clients status; written and verbal
Relevant Work & Placement History
Student OTA & PTA Community Occupational Therapy Services 2014
Student OTA & PTA Sport Physiotherapy Clinic 2014
Student OTA & PTA General Hospital 2013
Student OTA & PTA Long-term Care Facility 2013

Other Work & Community Service History
Cashier Avondale Stores Ltd 2007 to Present
Volunteer The Salvation Army 2014
Volunteer Osteoporosis Walk 2013
Volunteer Student fair 2013