olivia m.

About olivia

Hi I just moved to california for graduate school in Physical Therapy. I have worked in many different settings one including a nursing home. As a rehab aide there it was almost like being a caregiver. I would help the CNAs, nurses, doctors, and therapist. I would spend a lot of time with the patients, and when a therapist, doctor, nurse, or cna was busy I would do the work. I am truly passionate about helping others, and I am very understanding. I also am very caring and would make a great caregiver because I am able to listen, and understand. My grandfather has dementia, and I worked on the dementia unit at work. I know how they can get frustrated, but sometimes they just want a companion, and someone to be there for them. Before my grandfather went into a nursing home I would help him with his morning routine, cook meals, help bathe, groom, use the toilet, bring him to doctors appts, give medication and exercise. I am very good at transferring patients from wheelchairs to the toilet, vice versa, and helping them walk with a walker, another device, or no device. I am also able to fix any rehabilitation equipment such as a walker! I am on my path to an exciting career, and I will be the perfect caregiver!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

California State University - Long Beach

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

Long Beach, CA

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

Rehab Aide

May 2017 - May 2018

Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Left job to go to graduate school. Rehabilitation aide/technician (2000+ hours) May 2017- May 2018 * Performed therapeutic exercise for patients, before and after treatment session and transferred patients to and from therapy treatments and activities. Observed PT and OT evaluations. * Fixed all rehab equipment including wheelchairs, leg rest, walkers, rollators, etc. * Ordered equipment for patients who were being discharged and kept up with the inventory for rehab every week. * Helped pass trays in the dining room in the kitchen, and assisted with feeding if needed, or requested by the speech pathologist. * Provided new patients with wheelchair, cushion, leg rest, and walker. If they needed a specific wheelchair or cushion, I worked closely with the therapist on providing the correct equipment.

May 2017 - May 2018

Personal Trainer

Aug 2016 - May 2018

YMCA

Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach August 2016 - May 2018 * Evaluated client's fitness goals, designed individualized exercise program and nutrition plan for clients. Oversaw and monitored progress and implemented necessary adjustments so that performance goals were achieved and even surpassed. * Brought high intensity, fun, energy, motivation into every client session.

Aug 2016 - May 2018

Rehabilitation Assistant

Aug 2016 - May 2018

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Both inpatient and Outpatient. * Gained experience with individuals with: joint replacements, neurologic conditions, trauma, general weakness, and helped therapist with treatment care. * Transferred patients to and from groups and coordinated with therapist to run the groups (exercise group, feeding group, standing group, and balance group). Also ran aquatic therapy three times a week, and performed therapeutic exercise on patients, passive and active range of motion. * Helped patients with their activities of daily living (bathing, cooking, eating, and laundry)

Aug 2016 - May 2018

Coastal Carolina University

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

Conway, SC

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

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