Jide Ukaigwe
First-year kinesiology student at the University of Alberta with experience in rehabilitation research, physiotherapy clinic support, healthcare communication, and community leader
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First-year kinesiology student at the University of Alberta with experience in rehabilitation research, physiotherapy clinic support, healthcare communication, and community leadership. Seeking opportunities in clinical rehabilitation and patient-centered healthcare environments.
Experience
Physiotherapy Assistant - Edmonton, AB
(2026-03)
- Assisted physiotherapists with exercise setup, rehabilitation equipment preparation, and treatment area organization
- Guided patients through prescribed rehabilitation exercises under physiotherapist supervision, including mobility and upper extremity movements
- Supported patient flow and maintained a clean, organized, and professional clinical environment
- Observed physiotherapy assessments, treatment planning, and rehabilitation protocols for musculoskeletal conditions
- Developed hands-on exposure to patient interaction, therapeutic exercise instruction, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation care
Pharmacy Sales & Client Acquisition Representative - KemPound Compounding & Repackaging Pharmacy Inc. - Edmonton, AB
(2022-07 - 2022-08)
- Conducted outreach to local pharmacies to establish business partnerships for compounding services
- Delivered structured presentations to healthcare professionals and maintained client relationships through professional follow-ups
- Managed prospective client pipelines and organized operational data with high accuracy
- Responded to inquiries and collaborated with team members to improve outreach success
Private Tutor – Science & Math - Online & In-Person
(2024-02)
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs
- Monitored student progress and collaborated with parents to improve learning outcomes
- Improved student comprehension and academic performance through individualized support
Research Assistant – Parent Scoliosis Research Group - Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta
(2025-07 - 2025-08)
- Completed systematic review comparing brace weaning versus continued bracing in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis
- Developed standardized protocols for future meta-analysis and evidence reproducibility
- Conducted data extraction, risk-of-bias assessment, and manuscript preparation
- Prepared presentation materials and co-presented findings at ELITE Research Day
Research Assistant – Goodwyll Physiotherapy Research Group - University of Alberta
(2024-07 - 2024-08)
- Conducted literature review on inadequate physiotherapeutic care among young Black athletes
- Analyzed findings, prepared presentation materials, and presented at the BYML program final presentation
- Supported mentor and research team with various research-related activities
Vice President - Black Youth Society
(2023)
Help oversee tutoring and cultural integration programs for Black and newcomer youth in Edmonton
- Manage volunteer coordination, project planning, and community outreach initiatives
- Assist with budgeting, event organization, and mentorship programming
Children's Ministry Coordinator - Southwest Community Church
(2020)
- Design and lead weekly programming and special events for children
- Supervise activities and help maintain safe, engaging environments for youth
Volunteer - Edmonton Food Bank
(2022)
- Sorted and organized donated food items for community distribution
- Supported clients and participated in community outreach initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSc Kin) - Kinesiology - University of Alberta (2025-09)
High School Diploma - Mother Margaret Mary High School (2022-09 - 2025-06)
