Matthew Beguiristain
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapy Aide
Riverside Orthopedic And Spine Center
Bourbonnais, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Decontaminated and maintained cleanliness of all equipment, instruments and supplies and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Prepared patients to meet with therapists.
- Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Checked therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of therapist.
Rehab Technician
Riverside Medical Center, Inc.
Kankakee, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients and visitors.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Governors State University
University Park, IL2026
Bachelor of Science -
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2021
Skills
- Active Listening
- Patient Ambulation
- Patient Communication
- Patient Transport
- Mobility Device Fitting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Experience
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR and AED | 2024
HIPAA Certification | 2023
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Certification | 2023
Timeline
Therapy Aide
Riverside Orthopedic And Spine Center
07.2022 - Current
Rehab Technician
Riverside Medical Center, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Governors State University
Bachelor of Science -
Olivet Nazarene University