EMILY KAWUKI
Zeeland,MI
Summary
Help people to achieve their optimal level of functioning and quality of life goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Holland Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lake Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 07.2018
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Physical Therapist Assistant
HCR ManorCare
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Western Michigan Univer
Kalamazoo, MI06.2021
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Physical Therapist Assistant
Baker College
Muskegon, MI06.2009
Skills
- Therapeutic interventions
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Accountability
- Computer documentation
- HIPAA Requirements
- Scheduling
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Holland Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lake Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 07.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
HCR ManorCare
11.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Western Michigan Univer
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Physical Therapist Assistant
Baker College
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