Hi, I’m
Aracely Cortez
physical therapy aid
Canyon Country,CA
Summary
Acquiring a position in the Health Care and or Social Services field, where my skills will be able to flourish and validate my hard working capability, as well as accomplish a company's imperative strategic plan.
Exceptional customer service, fast learner, multi-tasked, detail orientated, team player, excellent communication skills, able to work under minimal supervision, and under pressure.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
parehjan & vartzar chiropractic inc.Chatsworth, CA
Physical Therapy Aide
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and maintaining patient files.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Maintained office and therapy equipment by cleaning and making minor repairs.
- Documented patient physical therapy treatments and made observations on improvement.
Royal High SchoolSimi Valley, CA
Paraeducator
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised and monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and other areas.
- Assisted teachers with record keeping tasks such as attendance taking and grading papers.
Olive View UCLA Medical CenterSylmar, CA
Occupational Therapist
03.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Provided instruction in the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
Mid Valley Health CenterVan Nuys, CA
Physical Therapy Aide
08.2016 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Provided massage therapy to patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary.
- Maintained office and therapy equipment by cleaning and making minor repairs.
Good WillSherman Oaks, CA
Cashier/Floor Worker
03.2017 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Education
Birmingham High School
06.2004
Skills
- Functional mobility (bed mobility, transfer training, gait training, therapeutic exercises and activities of daily living)
- Physical therapy modalities (E-stimulation, ultrasound, paraffin bath, hydro therapy, traction procedures, heat/cold therapy)
- PT SOAP notes
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical terminology
- Type 40 WPM
- Bi-lingual in English/Spanish
- CPR Certified
- Proficient with Microsoft word
- Internet Researches
- Microsoft Outlook
- Preparing Patients for Treatment
Certification
- ICDC College, Van Nuys, CA, 04/2008
- Physical Therapy Aid Diploma, Van Nuys, CA
- CPR and CPI certified
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
parehjan & vartzar chiropractic inc.
05.2023 - Current
Paraeducator
Royal High School
01.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Olive View UCLA Medical Center
03.2018 - 01.2020
Cashier/Floor Worker
Good Will
03.2017 - 07.2017
Physical Therapy Aide
Mid Valley Health Center
08.2016 - 02.2018
Birmingham High School
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