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Surafel Hailemariam

Minneapolis,MN

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 customers with a willingness to assist with questions and requests. Patient-oriented Physical Therapy Aid offering exceptional communication, multitasking, and organizational abilities. Expertise in manual therapy techniques, patient evaluations, and screening and treatment evaluations. Provides patients with various treatment modalities and therapeutic exercises to reduce pain and improve mobility. Dedicated wellness and rehabilitation focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 13 years. Dependable Physical Therapist Aide provides passionate service for physically disabled individuals. Improves patients' quality of life with attentive therapy aid and compassionate communication techniques. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level rehabilitation aid position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapy Aide (Volunteer)

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
12.2023 - Current

-Greet patients as they arrive.

-Transport patients to waiting area as needed.

Completes assigned cleaning tasks.

- Assist therapists with retrieving and storing equipment as needed.

- Demonstrate safe and proper infection control.

-Enforced safety procedures with all patients.

-Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs.

Massage Therapist (Volunteer)

M Health Fairview St. Jhon's Hospital
07.2022 - Current

-Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.

Provide safe,effective, and appropriate foot and hand massage.

- Offered aromatherapy as a part of massage treatments.

-Collaborated with staff Nurses and other medical professionals to provide holistic care.

-Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.

Massage Therapist

University Of Minnesota Wellness & Recreation Ctr.
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Assessed medical histories and conditions of clients to determine contraindications to massage services.
  • Researched new techniques to stay up to date with trends and developments in massage therapy industry.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.
  • Evaluated client conditions to recommend appropriate massage therapy methods.
  • Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
  • Prepared oils and lotions for massages.
  • Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
  • Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.

Massage Therapist

XpresSpa
08.2016 - Current
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Assisted clients in understanding benefits of massage therapy to provided education on self-care techniques.
  • Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.

Massage Therapist

Elements Massage
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
  • Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
  • Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
  • Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.
  • Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation.
  • Applied principles of trigger point therapy to diagnose and address pain transferred from muscular stress or tightness.
  • Used essential oils to add aromatherapy element to massage sessions, maximizing stress relief, and relaxation effect.
  • Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.

Massage Therapist

Massage Envy
11.2015 - 09.2016
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Assessed medical histories and conditions of clients to determine contraindications to massage services.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Assisted clients in understanding benefits of massage therapy to provided education on self-care techniques.
  • Offered aromatherapy, hot stones and cupping as part of massage treatments.
  • Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
  • Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
  • Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
  • Prepared oils and lotions for massages.
  • Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
  • Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.

Physical Therapy Aid/Massage Therapist

Pt. Works (Physical Therapy Clinic)
07.2012 - 11.2015
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Evaluated client conditions to recommend appropriate massage therapy methods.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
  • Collaborated with physical therapists and other medical professionals to provide holistic care.
  • Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
  • Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.

Massage Therapist

Metro Area Care Provider
05.2011 - 07.2012
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
  • Collaborated with physical therapists and other medical professionals to provide holistic care.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
  • Prepared oils and lotions for massages.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science

Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
12.2023

Certificate - Clinical Sports Massage

Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Saint Paul, MN
05.2017

Diploma - Massage Therapy

Minnesota School of Business
Minneapolis, MN
12.2010

Skills

  • Therapeutic Massage
  • Myofascial Release
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Patient Service
  • Body Mechanics
  • Medical Terminology
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Evaluations
  • Patient Care
  • Range of Motion Improvement
  • Maintaining and Cleaning Equipment
  • Therapeutic Exercises
  • Customer Communications
  • Sanitation

References

- Nancy Holden( Volunteer Specialist)

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Phone: 952-993-9487

Email: nancy.holden@parknicollet.com

-Julie A Slipka( Volunteer Coordinator)

M Fairview, St. John's Hospital

phone:651-232-7041

Email: julie.slipka@ fairview.org

-Nathan Kubik( Wellness & Recreation Manager)

University Of Minnesota Wellness & Recreation Center

Phone: 612-626-2567

Cell: 319-461-5812

Email: kubik028@umn.edu

-Stephanie Landrum( Spa Manager)

Elements Massage

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Phone- 651-332-0285

- Kristy Shalbert( Spa Coordinator)

XpresSpa Minneapolis/ SaintPaul International Airport

phone-704-763-5738

- Steve Spoolman( Physical Therapist) Clinic Director

Pt. works, in Minneapolis

phone-763-442-4387

Timeline

Physical Therapy Aide (Volunteer)

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Massage Therapist (Volunteer)

M Health Fairview St. Jhon's Hospital
07.2022 - Current

Massage Therapist

University Of Minnesota Wellness & Recreation Ctr.
08.2021 - Current

Massage Therapist

Elements Massage
05.2021 - 02.2023

Massage Therapist

XpresSpa
08.2016 - Current

Massage Therapist

Massage Envy
11.2015 - 09.2016

Physical Therapy Aid/Massage Therapist

Pt. Works (Physical Therapy Clinic)
07.2012 - 11.2015

Massage Therapist

Metro Area Care Provider
05.2011 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science

Concordia University, St. Paul

Certificate - Clinical Sports Massage

Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College

Diploma - Massage Therapy

Minnesota School of Business
Surafel Hailemariam