Nishna Dalal

Registered Physical Therapist with 3 years of work experience as a Physiotherapist assistant, in Post Stroke Transition Care unit. Skilled in supporting individuals of all ages with neurological rehabilitation, therapeutic exercises, gait & balance training along with cognitive rehabilitation. Successfully completed the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Exam with a good rank and now seeking opportunities where I can integrate my rehabilitation experience, clinical skills, in assisting individuals with their recovery goal.

Committed to delivering Evidence based, patient centered practice with a passion for helping individuals maximize their functional independence and quality of life.

Rehabilitation Support Worker at PHARA (2023-07 – 2026-02)

Worked in Post Stroke Transition care unit, assisting individuals affected from stroke in achieving functional independence and improve quality of life.

• Collaborated with supervising Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist for regular assessments, assisted both PT and OT with assessments, treatment planning.
• Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
• Also collaborated with various healthcare professionals like nurse, social worker to best assist the individuals.
• Maintained clinical documentation of goals and progress.
• Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
• Conducted group therapy sessions and educated patients in topics relevant to individual and family member care.
• Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.

Independent Living Assistant at PHARA (2022-04 – 2023-07)

Helping the physically disabled client with activities of daily living such as self-care comprising of showering, grooming, preparing and feeding meals, toileting.

• Assisting clients with transfer using transfer board, standing pivot and mechanical lift.
• Wheelchair management that includes cushion calibration and sanitizing.
• Making sure that clients are having their prescribed medicines as per schedule.

Cashier at WALMART (2021-09 – 2022-11)

• Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
• Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
• Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.

Physiotherapist (India) at Healthy Future (2020-09 – 2021-07)

Worked as clinical therapist and gave services to client with neurological disorders such as stroke, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury, along with orthopedic conditions.

• Evaluated and assessed patients, planned client centered treatment targeting client's goals, identified and documented changes required to the treatment plan.
• Educated patient on the importance of proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and ergonomic factors in daily activities.
• Therapeutic exercises such as Range of motion, strength training and stretching to help maintain or restore the functional capabilities promoting safety and independence.
• Therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, TENS, IFT as well as Kinesiology Taping to help relieve pain.
• Prescribed and demonstrated in home exercises program to help patient progress and maintain general physical and mental health.
• Educated and Assisted patient with proper donning, doffing and use of brace.

Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Assistant – Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology (2021-06 – 2023-06)

Bachelor's in Physiotherapy – Gujarat University (2015-10 – 2019-10)