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Kareen Edjan

Milpitas,CA

Summary

Client-focused Physical Therapy Aide offering treatment assistance and clerical support. Expert in maintaining equipment, replenishing supplies, performing minor cleaning duties and filing patient paperwork to provide smooth operations. Driven to deliver a positive physical therapy experience to patients. Assist and guide patients with various therapeutic exercises to reduce pain and improve mobility through exercise programs created by the PTs.


A self-motivated, ambitious, and determined individual seeking experience in the physical industry.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapy Aide

California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy
02.2022 - Current

• Support physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials, and perform procedures under the supervision of PTs and PTAs
• Assist PTs and PTAs by multitasking and guiding their patients through their exercise routine program

• Prepare treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols

• Prepare patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, and assisting patients into the clinic
• Educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routine
• Help treat patients by applying heat packs and ice packs after completion of physical therapy care

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by sterilizing equipment, laundry, placing equipment and supplies in treatment areas
• Help assist front desk staff schedule patient appointments and collect copayments

Online Student Intern, Podcast Editor and Promoter

FEMMEmpowerment And Advocacy, LLC
04.2019 - 08.2021

• Published weekly blogs on Squarespace for a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist (topics: women's health, pelvic floor dysfunctions, etc.)
• Researched proper tags to categorize and optimize the blog for effective business branding and search engine visibility for intended readers and potential clients

• Edited and produced high-quality podcast audio and summarized show notes of episodes for two podcasts: (1)Girlfriend's Guide to Health and Happiness and (2)Vaginas and Vertebrae
• Created 1-minute audio clips to promote podcast episodes on social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram)

Skilled Nursing Facility Rehab Volunteer

Valley House Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 03.2019

• Observed licensed physical therapists and their interactions with patients in their initial assessments, diagnoses, developed treatment plans, and administered treatments
• Helped the SNF rehab team prepare patients for upcoming modes of treatment (ie. transporting patients to exercise rooms, fetching rehab equipment used for treatment)

• Assisted with patient exercise under the supervision of SNF rehab therapists

Fitness Trainer

MyFuseFit
07.2017 - 02.2018

• Create a workout program designed to improve strength and balance, and fall prevention for seniors and individuals with disabilities
• Instruct, assist, educate, and encourage clients through basic workouts to help improve their daily living

Active Member

3WINS Sac State- Organization
03.2017 - 05.2017

• Collaborated with a group kinesiology students (trained in the art and science of human movement) whose goal is to teach and deliver free exercise program to students and staff
• Helped instruct a station during the one hour morning group workouts.
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• Publicized the club and free workout sessions on Facebook and Instagram with pictures and videos

Orthopedic Clinic Rehab Volunteer

Results Physical Therapy & Training Center
06.2015 - 08.2015

• Direct patient care under the supervision of the therapists
• Helped prepare patients for treatment (ie. warm up on machine bikes) and monitor patient exercises

• Assisted patients post workout/therapy with ice treatment (ie. ice bag, game ready).
• Filed documents, made photocopies of workout routines, room and supply maintenance, and laundry

Sales Associate

Victoria's Secret
06.2009 - 11.2013

• Exhibited proficiency in multiple job positions - capable of performing duties required of the sales, point- of-sale, and stockroom departments
• Awarded positive feedback in the form of third party surveys and appreciation from customers and upper management over customer service skills and flexibility

• Exceeded expectations in sales by averaging over one credit card solicitation per hour worked
• Provided excellent customer service at the register and gained experience handling large amounts of cash

• Applied consistent efforts in working in teams to achieve sales and credit goals for the Company on a shift-by-shift basis

Education

Bachelor of Kinesiology - Exercise Science

California State University of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
06.2017

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Customer Service
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Clinic Maintenance
  • Active Listening and Communication
  • Observational
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork

References

Anna Casem | Clinic Director, Physical Therapist

California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy 

(510) 329-0381


Neha Thakkar | Physical Therapist

California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy 

(858) 346-3106

Timeline

Physical Therapy Aide

California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy
02.2022 - Current

Online Student Intern, Podcast Editor and Promoter

FEMMEmpowerment And Advocacy, LLC
04.2019 - 08.2021

Skilled Nursing Facility Rehab Volunteer

Valley House Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 03.2019

Fitness Trainer

MyFuseFit
07.2017 - 02.2018

Active Member

3WINS Sac State- Organization
03.2017 - 05.2017

Orthopedic Clinic Rehab Volunteer

Results Physical Therapy & Training Center
06.2015 - 08.2015

Sales Associate

Victoria's Secret
06.2009 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Kinesiology - Exercise Science

California State University of Sacramento
Kareen Edjan