Miranda Villar
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Seasoned and caring Physical Therapy 'Aide with several years of service in various rehab roles to help patients gain full functionality. Detail-oriented care provider immersed in helping patients both directly and indirectly through non-clinical functions. Engaged career technician with exemplary interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehab Technician
Mckendree Village
Hermitage, TN
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsible for gathering patients for Physical therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech therapy
- Maintained clean facility throughout the day
- Performed thoracic activities with patients before meeting with therapist
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercise programs
- Kept a safe and orderly work environment
- Answered phone calls and scheduled patients follow-up appointments
- Responsible for patient admissions and discharges
- Responsible for patient transfers
- Provided a comfortable and motivational environment for the patient
- Maintained communication with nurses to get updates on patients progress to keep therapist updated
Kidokinetics Teacher
Nashville
TN
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Introduced sports to kids in a FUN and non-competitive way, teaching children the fundamentals of ALL sports for children 18 months to 12 years old
- Demonstrated exercises to children
- Helped children improve their motor skills using sport activities
- Developed lessons plans based on the sport being done that day
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students
- Encouraged students to participate actively in physical education classes
- Demonstrated proper techniques for various physical activities to students
Sales Person
Ross Department Store
Nashville, TN
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Greeted customers and provided product education
- Provided support to manager and assistant manager with arranging merchandise displays
- Assisted customers with product selection
- Served as cashier
Swimming Instructor
Safe Splash Swim School
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Taught children of various ages how to swim
- Maintained a score card to track and grade children's progress
- Updated parents on child’s progress
- Created and coordinated lesson plans
- Escorted children safely to the pool area
- Greeted children and guardians upon arrival
- Instructed swimmers of all ages on proper technique, stroke development and water safety.
- Demonstrated swimming skills to students while providing corrective feedback.
Physical Therapy Aide
JAG-ONE Physical Therapy
Staten Island, NY
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for calling patients into the treatment from the waiting room
- Maintained clean facility throughout the day
- Provided hot packs, ice packs to the Physical Therapist for use with patients
- Assisted patients with Therapeutic exercise programs
- Kept a safe and orderly work environment
- Answered phone calls and scheduled patients follow-up appointments.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary.
Internship
JAG-ONE Physical Therapy
Staten Island, NY
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Escorted patients to the physical therapy tables
- Assisted with getting patients ready to start their regular routines
- Maintained the appropriate quantity of supplies
- Informed therapist as to supplies or equipment needs
- Prepped area for the next patient.
Clerical Assistant
Tennessee State University (Bursar Office)
Nashville, TN
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted with filing, photocopying, data entry and the processing of student’s accounts.
- Assisted with special projects as needed by management team.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
Counselor
PS 44 – Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Staten Island, NY
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted campers with various activities in a safe and orderly manner
- Provided supervision during playtime, mealtime and dismissal.
Youth Program Assistant
Justice Community Plus /Work Readiness Program
Staten Island, NY
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted with various community service projects to improve the community such as neighborhood gardens, distributing food at local food pantries, working with youth at the Faber Pool afterschool program, and assisted with domestic violence seminars and workshops
- Participated in mock interviews and job readiness sessions.
- Provided support to Youth Program Manager in planning and coordinating daily program activities.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Exercise Science
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-2023
Skills
- Adaptive Equipment Use
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Transportation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Relations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Therapeutic Equipment
- Therapy Equipment Setup
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
Affiliations
- 07/01/23, Present, Staten Island NAACP Youth Council, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- 06/01/23, Present, National Council of Negro Women, North Shore-Staten Island Section
Certification
CPR Certified
Volunteer Experience
11/01/20, 12/31/20, Chiropractic Volunteer, Dr. Craig Snyder, DC, Staten Island, NY, I was to observe the physical therapist work on patients., Interacted with patients before their doctor came and helped with their exercises., I assisted with heating pads and cold packs., Dr. Craig Snyder, DC is a Chiropractor in Staten Island, NY.
Timeline
Rehab Technician
Mckendree Village
03.2023 - 12.2023
Kidokinetics Teacher
Nashville
03.2023 - 05.2023
Sales Person
Ross Department Store
10.2022 - 03.2023
Swimming Instructor
Safe Splash Swim School
05.2022 - 02.2023
Physical Therapy Aide
JAG-ONE Physical Therapy
12.2020 - 08.2021
Internship
JAG-ONE Physical Therapy
06.2019 - 08.2019
Clerical Assistant
Tennessee State University (Bursar Office)
01.2019 - 06.2019
Counselor
PS 44 – Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
07.2018 - 08.2018
Youth Program Assistant
Justice Community Plus /Work Readiness Program
10.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor’s of Science - Exercise Science
Tennessee State University
CPR Certified
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