KENT PAULEY

As a Physical Therapy Technician, I supported therapists by preparing treatment areas, guiding patients through exercises, and tracking their progress. My focus was on creating a safe, encouraging environment while building my skills to better support each patient’s recovery journey.

• Provided valuable support to community members, following supervisor instructions and meeting task deadlines. I worked collaboratively, dedicating time, effort, and skills to support various needs and missions. Greeting guests, I aided in locating departments or personnel. I played a role in organizing and executing programs and projects for community and individual assistance. I repackaged bulk donations into smaller units, sorted and packed food donations for distribution, ensuring a clean volunteer center and warehouse. Additionally, I helped stock shelves, remove expired items, and efficiently managed package unloading and transportation from food trucks.

• I provided essential clinical support by promptly addressing patient inquiries and assisting in physical therapy procedures, while also ensuring the optimal condition of therapy spaces and equipment through thorough cleaning, sanitization, and regular inspection for damages. Additionally, I adeptly arranged equipment and gear for physical therapy sessions in alignment with treatment protocols, and collaborated closely with the physical therapist to contribute to functional restoration and pain mitigation, offering assistance in treatment execution, administrative tasks, and strategic planning.
• worked twelve hours per week. Approximately 1500 hours in total.

During my ICU observation hours, I saw how PTs help critically ill patients with careful, small movements that make a big difference in recovery. I learned the importance of precision and teamwork in helping patients regain strength in a challenging environment.

During my acute care PT observation hours, I shadowed therapists in a hospital setting, gaining firsthand insight into patient assessments, care planning, and adapting therapy to meet complex needs. This experience showed me the vital role PTs play in patient recovery and the impact of teamwork in healthcare.