
Prashanti Mistry
Physiotherapy Assistant
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About
Results-driven Physiotherapy Assistant with hands-on Canadian clinical experience across acute care, long-term care, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Proficient in mobility assistance, therapeutic exercise delivery, ADL support, safe patient transfers, and infection-control practices. Recognized for strong communication, patient-centered care, and effective interprofessional collaboration.
Fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi — an asset in Ontario's diverse healthcare communities. Open to full-time permanent opportunities with full relocation flexibility across Canada.
Experience
H.E.L.P Program Placement (Hospital Elder Life Program) at Bluewater Health (2026-03 – Present)
- Support 10–15 older adults daily in maintaining mobility, cognitive engagement, and functional independence in acute care
- Implement evidence-based delirium-prevention strategies through structured therapeutic activities and early mobilization
- Communicate patient observations, functional changes, and safety concerns to the interprofessional team in real time
- Promote patient comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being; recognized by supervising physiotherapists for attentiveness and reliability
Physiotherapy Assistant (Casual / Coverage) at Novo Peak Health (2024-11 – 2025-01)
- Assisted 8–12 residents per shift with physiotherapist-prescribed mobility, strengthening, and range-of-motion programs
- Monitored and documented resident progress; reported functional changes promptly to supervising physiotherapists
- Educated residents and families on safe mobility techniques and correct use of assistive devices
- Maintained and sanitized therapy equipment; adhered to all infection-control and organizational safety protocols
Physiotherapy Assistant (Casual / Coverage) at Achieva Health (2024-09 – 2025-03)
Coverage periods: Sumac Lodge (Sept–Oct 2024); Afton Park Place (Mar 2025, Dec 2025)
- Delivered resident-centered mobility, strengthening, and range-of-motion programs under physiotherapist direction
- Assisted with safe patient transfers, repositioning, and fall-prevention strategies across two LTC sites
- Set up, operated, and sanitized physiotherapy equipment per safety and infection-control protocols
- Documented therapy activities accurately; collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to support resident goals
Physiotherapy Assistant at Sparsh Physiotherapy Clinic (2023-05 – 2024-06)
- Assisted physiotherapists in delivering therapeutic exercise programs to outpatient caseloads of 15–20 patients daily
- Applied and monitored physical modalities including hot/cold packs, ultrasound, TENS, electrical stimulation, and traction units
- Recorded body measurements, fitted patients with braces, slings, and crutches, and documented outcomes
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes in function or pain levels to the supervising physiotherapist
Education
Interprofessional Practice Gerontology in Gerontology – Lambton College (2024-09 – 2026-04)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Physiotherapy – Shri Govind Guru University (2018-10 – 2023-04)
