Harminder Kaur

Dedicated and compassionate MSc Physiotherapy graduate (HCPC registration pending) with broad clinical experience across neuro rehabilitation, community rehab, frailty, stroke, respiratory, paediatrics, and hand therapy. Skilled in holistic assessment, treatment planning, exercise prescription, and delivering safe, effective, patient-centred rehabilitation across acute, community, and outpatient settings. Currently working as a Rehabilitation Assistant in a neuro-rehab centre with Active Care Group, supporting complex neurological patients and contributing to MDT decision-making.

Confident in managing a varied caseload, prioritising clinical need, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and professionals. Ready to transition into a Band 5 Physiotherapist role with strong references from senior clinicians and university lecturers.

Rehabilitation Assistant (Bank) - Active Care Group - Neuro Rehabilitation Centre

(2023-01)

• Support physiotherapists in delivering neuro-rehab programmes
• Assist with mobility training, gait re-education and functional rehab
• Monitor patient progress and contribute to MDT discussions
• Maintain accurate documentation and promote patient independence

Nursing Rehabilitation Assistant - Bromley Healthcare

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Delivered home exercise programmes for post-operative patients
• Completed welfare checks and supported safe discharge
• Monitored MEWS and updated clinical systems
• Worked with physiotherapists, OTs and Rapid Response teams

Healthcare Assistant (Bank) - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Worked across dementia, CAMHS, oncology and acute mental health wards
• Completed MEWS observations and behavioural monitoring
• Provided 1:1 therapeutic support and assisted MDT care

COVID Vaccinator & Ward Support - Kent Community Health / Kent & Medway - Medway Hospital, Gillingham (UK)

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

Rehabilitation Instructor - Medway Hospital - Gillingham (UK)

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

Strength & Conditioning Coach / Personal Trainer - Body Zone Gym - India

(2014-01)

Physiotherapy Placements (MSc Physiotherapy) - Anglia Ruskin University

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

Clinical experience across multiple specialisms

• Community Rehabilitation: Managed a mixed caseload of post-operative, falls, frailty and long-term condition patients; Completed holistic assessments including mobility, balance, strength and home safety; Delivered and progressed home exercise programmes; Worked with Rapid Response and Virtual Ward teams; Contributed to safe discharge planning and onward referrals
• Frailty & Elderly Care: Assessed frail older adults using CGA principles; Delivered mobility training, gait re-education and falls-prevention programmes; Monitored vital signs, MEWS and clinical risk; Supported early discharge and functional independence
• Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation: Completed neurological assessments including tone, coordination, sensation and functional mobility; Delivered upper-limb rehab, gait re-education, balance work and task-specific training; Used outcome measures such as MAS, Berg Balance Scale and 10MWT; Worked closely with OT and Speech & Language Therapy in MDT meetings
• Respiratory (Acute & Community): Assessed breathlessness, auscultation findings, oxygen needs and secretion load; Delivered ACBT, positioning, manual techniques and mobility on oxygen; Supported patients with COPD, pneumonia, post-operative complications and respiratory failure; Practised safe oxygen titration and escalation protocols
• Paediatrics: Assessed children with developmental delay, MSK conditions and neurological presentations; Delivered play-based therapy, gross motor skill development and parent education; Supported children with gait abnormalities, hypermobility and post-fracture rehab
• Hand Therapy: Assisted with splinting, wound care, scar management and oedema control; Delivered upper-limb rehab for tendon repairs, fractures, nerve injuries and post-operative cases; Completed ROM measurements, grip strength testing and functional assessments; Educated patients on home exercise programmes and post-surgical precautions

MSc - Physiotherapy - Anglia Ruskin University (2023-01 - 2025-12)

MSc - Strength & Conditioning - University of Greenwich (2019-12)

Access to Higher Education - Chemistry, Physics, Maths - OCN London (2018-12)

Diploma - Management - Della International College (2010-12)

BA - Physical Education - MCM DAV Chandigarh (2007-12)