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JOHN SAMAAN

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Experienced Physical Therapy Aide with a couple of years of experience in providing excellent customer service to physical therapy patients. Proficient in assisting therapists with patient exercises, treatments, and modalities. Compassionate and charismatic employee accustomed to assisting several patients per day with a variety of different cases. Proficient in organizing, sterilizing and sanitizing therapy equipment and assisting patients in scheduled treatments. Committed to fully supporting patients for duration of treatments, tests and evaluations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges and absorb new information. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills to ensure a fun, yet efficient working environment for co-workers and patients. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapy Aide Floater

Rancho physical therapy
East Murrieta &Temecula , CA
03.2025 - Current
  • Educated patients on how to properly perform home exercises as instructed by the physical therapist.
  • Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary.
  • Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
  • Assisted physical therapists in developing treatment plans for patients.
  • Conducted exercises with patients as prescribed by the physical therapist in order to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.

Physical Therapy Aide

Rancho Physical Therapy
Lake Elsinore
06.2024 - Current
  • Efficiently walked patients through exercises and charts.
  • Experienced and worked with patients with a variety of cases.
  • Observed and followed licensed therapists during patient care.
  • Hands-on experience with many different therapy tools.
  • Picked up on appropriate exercises for patients, becoming able to determine effective workouts.
  • Learned quickly how to become a reliable aide for the benefit of both the patients and the therapists.
  • Formed professional relationships with the therapists and coworkers that aided my journey towards a DPT program.

Server

Miguels Jr
Murrieta, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Tended to customers and provided them with customer service skills such as waiting tables, cleaning tables, and taking customers' orders. Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service and consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
  • Communicated professionally with customers, colleagues and supervisors.
  • Took accurate notes detailing customer orders.

Volunteer

SoCal Elite Physical Therapy
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked with people from all backgrounds with dignity and respect.
  • Used active listening skills to communicate clearly in discussions.
  • Learned tasks quickly to improve performance.
  • Observed patient progress during therapy sessions.
  • Ensured that all supplies were adequately stocked in preparation for each day's scheduled appointments.
  • Got hands-on experience by setting up and taking down patients.
  • Clean and maintain the therapy area and exercise equipment.

Physical Therapy Volunteer

Marketplace Physical Therapy and Wellness Center
Riverside, CA
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Ensured that all supplies were adequately stocked in preparation for each day's scheduled appointments.
  • Supervised 40+ hours.
  • Clean and maintained therapy area and exercise equipment.
  • Observed staff while discussing and evaluating patients' exercise programs as well as modifying their treatment.
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of patients.
  • Observed patients receiving therapy. Communicated with DPT and PTAs regarding patients' status and their exercise programs.
  • Got hands-on experience by setting up and taking down patients.
  • Observed patient progress during therapy sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside (UCR)
Riverside, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Fluent in English
  • Organizational skills
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Narcan certified
  • Fire extinguisher certified
  • Communication skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Works well with others
  • Safety procedures
  • Research and Analysis employing Microsoft tools/Google applications
  • Ability to multitask in a busy setting
  • Ability to establish good relationships with patients and coworkers
  • Familiar with exercise equipment and exercises in a fitness setting
  • Supply Restocking
  • Medical Terminology
  • Time Management
  • Wheelchair mobility training
  • HIPAA requirements
  • Gait training
  • Adaptability
  • Professionalism
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Patient assessment
  • Exercise instruction
  • Customer service
  • Safety protocols
  • Time management
  • Preparing patients for treatment
  • Medical terminology

Languages

English, Native

Timeline

Physical Therapy Aide Floater

Rancho physical therapy
03.2025 - Current

Physical Therapy Aide

Rancho Physical Therapy
06.2024 - Current

Volunteer

SoCal Elite Physical Therapy
01.2024 - 06.2024

Physical Therapy Volunteer

Marketplace Physical Therapy and Wellness Center
01.2024 - 06.2024

Server

Miguels Jr
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside (UCR)
JOHN SAMAAN