Vicente Alvarado
Fillmore,USA
Summary
Motivated and bilingual Physical Therapist Assistant offering treatment to patients focused on the evaluation and healing of patient Care. Provide attention to patients’ posture, range of motion, joints, muscles, and the nervous system. Focused on directing exercises to specific body parts, while providing support. Provide patients with tools and knowledge of understanding the proper posture and form of exercises of the musculoskeletal system while integrating care and maintenance for patient’s overall health. Provide relief from pain through therapy from reviewing aggravating factors and acknowledging easing factors through exercises and stretching. Work especially well with youth and elderly patients. Highly skilled in therapeutic exercises, maintenance in health and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Los Angeles Harbor College
03.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
- Supported store leadership in implementing new merchandising strategies to improve product positioning.
- Coordinated with stock team to expedite restocking of high-demand items.
Business Owner & Wellness Specialist
Fillmore Universal Therapy
01.2023 - Current
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Pioneered customer feedback system, utilizing insights to refine products and services continually.
- Monitored client progress regularly, adjusting program components as needed to optimize results.
- Increased client fitness levels by developing tailored exercise programs and providing expert guidance on proper form and technique.
- Built strong relationships with members to promote health, wellness and available services.
Physical Therapist Aid
Fillmore Physical Therapy
01.2016 - Current
- Assist with rehabilitation program for a various ages patient with orthopedic conditions
- Observe patients during treatment to comply and evaluate data on patient responses and progress, reporting results to a physical therapist
- Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent equipment
- Supervise active and passive therapeutic exercises, heat, and electrical modalities treatment
- Deliver quality patient experiences, offering friendly greetings to patient entering for physical therapy session
Special Education Paraeducator
Saugus Union School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Take active part in planning individual education plans and rallies
- Clean and make minor adjustments to wheelchairs and special equipment
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude towards special programed children
- Reinforce specialized learning strategies and materials as directed; music activities
Sterile Processor
Ventura Community Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided presentations in cleaning instruments to prepare them for sterilization and assure supplies are not outdated
- Maintained data records of loads assembled materials completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
- Organized and assemble routine tours of small intern groups through surgical rooms
- Collaborated with other staff members to perform work duties while maintaining a positive work environment; organized holidays parties
Intern
Body Image Gym
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted lead trainer and assistants with intake patient assessment and evaluation treatment
- Facilitated orientations in the community regarding safety and prevention of injuries
- Represented informational booths at health fairs
- Lead gym tours, both individual and large groups
Education
Bachelor’s - Kinesiology
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CASkills
- Motivated and bilingual Physical Therapist Assistant offering treatment to patients focused on the evaluation and healing of patient care
- Provide attention to patients’ posture, range of motion, joints, muscles, and the nervous system
- Focused on directing exercises to specific body parts, while providing support
- Provide patients with tools and knowledge of understanding the proper posture and form of exercises of the musculoskeletal system while integrating care and maintenance for patient’s overall health
- Provide relief from pain through therapy from reviewing aggravating factors and acknowledging easing factors through exercises and stretching
- Work especially well with youth and elderly patients
- Highly skilled in therapeutic exercises, maintenance in health and positive patient outcomes
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Latin
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Los Angeles Harbor College
03.2024 - Current
Business Owner & Wellness Specialist
Fillmore Universal Therapy
01.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Aid
Fillmore Physical Therapy
01.2016 - Current
Special Education Paraeducator
Saugus Union School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
Sterile Processor
Ventura Community Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Intern
Body Image Gym
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor’s - Kinesiology
California State University Dominguez Hills
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