Khushpreet Kaur
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated OTA/PTA with hands-on experience at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, excelling in adaptive equipment setup and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility and dignity through effective therapeutic interventions and safety compliance. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTA/PTA (Volunteer)
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Canada
06.2025 - Current
- Provided therapy support to residents with strokes, ABIs, and amputations.
- Assisted in complex seating and positioning, mobility re-education, and group exercise facilitation.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, and supported individualized care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, infection control, and resident dignity.
Physiotherapy Assistant
Physiocare Physical Therapy
Hamilton , Ontario
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Delivered therapeutic interventions such as TENS, ultrasound, and traction under supervision.
- Assisted with ROM, strength training, gait retraining, and safe patient transfers.
- Maintained clean treatment areas, and infection control standards.
- Prepared progress documentation and reported to PT/OT regularly.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
St Joseph Villa
Dundas, Ontario
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care plans.
- Facilitated support groups for individuals suffering from similar conditions or disabilities.
- Organized group activities that promote socialization among participants while reinforcing motor skills development.
Education
Occupational And Physiotherapy Assistant Program - Healthcare
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON01.2024
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptive equipment setup
- Safe transfer techniques
- Repetitive lifting
- Bending
- Understanding of OTA/PTA scope of practice
- Team collaboration
- Modalities
- Infection control
- Recordkeeping
- Treatment room preparation
- Body mechanics
- Ordering equipment and supplies
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR), Current
- Fire Safety & Hazard Awareness, Certified
- COVID-19 Vaccination, Fully Compliant
- Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Screening, Clear
Professional Attributes
- Reliable, proactive, and collaborative in team-based rehab settings
- Strong organizational and time-management skills in dynamic environments
- Enthusiastic about patient recovery, education, and goal achievement
- Committed to lifelong learning and supporting student education
Key Qualifications
- OTA/PTA Diploma, Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON, 05/01/24
- 2+ years recent experience with neurological and musculoskeletal rehab clients
- Neurological Populations: Stroke, ABI, SCI, Amputee
- Complex Seating/Positioning & adaptive equipment setup
- Safe transfer techniques & repetitive lifting, bending, reaching
- EMR charting (Meditech, MS Office, IWT)
- Understanding of OTA/PTA Scope of Practice
- Multilingual: Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi
- Proven team collaboration in fast-paced hospital & LTC settings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OTA/PTA (Volunteer)
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
06.2025 - Current
Physiotherapy Assistant
Physiocare Physical Therapy
05.2024 - 08.2025
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
St Joseph Villa
11.2023 - 02.2024
Occupational And Physiotherapy Assistant Program - Healthcare
Mohawk College
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