Kavita Gopal

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and thorough patient care for Orthopedic patients Established rapport with patients through active listening and clear communication to help them understand the direction of their care Cultivated a positive environment for both patients, therapists and surgeon staff

Patient Care Coordinator at Sports Medicine Experts (2020-11 – 2022-06)

• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and thorough patient care for Orthopedic patients
• Established rapport with patients through active listening and clear communication to help them understand the direction of their care
• Cultivated a positive environment for both patients, therapists and surgeon staff

Physiotherapy Assistant at Long Term Care with Lifemark Health Group (2019-09 – 2020-01)

• Led personal physiotherapy regimen for each resident in the physiotherapy program
• Organized group exercise activities as required to boost resident morale
• Created a supportive environment for residents by listening to what they had to say

Research Assistant at Emergency Research in Kingston Health Sciences (2018-04 – 2018-09)

• Collaborated with researchers on patient recruitment, research methods and presented findings for Back pain and Spinal research studies
• Worked with Physiotherapist and Physiotherapist Students to determine eligibility of patients for recruitment of studies
• Performed data analysis and organization for other ongoing studies and utilized data software [ Qualtrics, Peoplesoft]

Child Support Leader at Kingston Unitarian Church (2017-09 – 2018-05)

• Supervised children of Church attendees during craft and play-time activities
• Worked alongside other leaders to encourage children participation and teamwork
• Supported teambuilding activities through facilitating activities for children

Research Assistant at Queen's School of Rehabilitation (2015-09 – 2017-05)

• Assisted with patient recruitment, evaluation and protocols alongside Research Coordinator for Multiple Sclerosis Gait Analysis Research
• Programmed and calibrated equipment to prepare for study [ xSens, Optotrack]
• Performed data analysis and collection [ Excel, SPSS]

Rehabilitation assistant at Revved Up (2016-09 – 2017-05)

• Led adults with disabilities through individualized exercise program
• Assisted in wheelchair transfers for non-ambulatory patients
• Directed individual exercise regimens using bands and exercise equipment
• Supervised and encouraged proper form during exercise movements to avoid injury

Administrative Assistant at Mt.Sinai Hospital (2015-05 – 2015-08)

• Supported administrative tasks and patient support in Ophthalmology clinic
• Organized patient schedules for clinic appointments and outpatient procedures
• Standardized and updated outdated patient filing system
• Faxed appropriate prescriptions and referrals to other clinics

Physiotherapist Assistant at North Whitby Physiotherapy (2015-07 – 2015-08)

• Facilitated therapeutic modalities with Physiotherapist supervision using ultrasound and laser therapy
• Admitted patients into clinic for appointments
• Catalogued files and paperwork

Autism Respite volunteer at Footprints 4 Autism (2010-09 – 2014-06)

• Supervised children with autism during their playtime to ensure safety
• Implemented sensory modalities including arts and crafts during sensory stimulation time
• Assisted other volunteers in safe holds during high-risk incidents with children

Kinesiology Spokesperson at Queen's Global Health Summit (2017-09 – 2018-05)

• Prepared and presented a case study on resource management in Africa for summit delegates
• Streamlined conference promotional events
• Prepared delegate packages

Executive Member at Queen's Chapter (2014-09 – 2017-06)

A non-profit aimed to support literacy for girls through raising funds for access to books and other means of literacy

• Dictated meeting notes
• Managed non-profit bank account and financial transaction
• Representative to bring awareness to club events
• Led marketing and creative design for annual event

Friendly Visiting Volunteer at Lakeridge Health Rehabilitation Hospital (2011-09 – 2012-06)

• Provided positive and energetic conversation residents to promote a sense of community
• Displayed empathy and affability during patient interactions
• Utilized listening skills to ensure the patients felt heard

Pharmacy assistant at North Oshawa Pharmacy (2012-09 – 2013-01)

• Assisted pharmacist in organizing orders for patients
• Organized stockpile of OTC medications and other drugstore products
• Arranged and documented shipments to clinic in proper shelves

Youth Leader at Youth In Policing Initiative by Durham Regional Police (2012-07 – 2012-08)

A youth leading initiative lead by the Regional police to foster leadership and community

• Performed in class assignments including reflections and leadership goals
• Engaged in police specific training opportunities including laser training and physical endurance tests
• Attended a Sunrise Ceremony on Native Canadian Land to appreciate diverse population groups
• Worked in groups to perform various activities to cultivate positive team working skills

– American University of Caribbean School of Medicine (2023 – 2025)

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – Queen's University (2014 – 2019)