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Kayla Lemmer

Physiotherapist
Schweizer-Reneke

Summary

Passionate about people and helping patients to achieve the highest possible quality of life and empowering them through education and home advice. Hardworking and determined individual with strong organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Proficient in utilising a variety of physiotherapy modalities to treat pain, improve mobility and restore function.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Community Service Physiotherapist

Schweizer-Reneke District Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided physiotherapy interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings, evaluating and treating patients by identifying causes of dysfunction and impairments in daily function.
  • Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, wholistic patient care.
  • Assessed patients for prescription of appropriate assistive devices for ambulation.
  • Streamlined documentation processes through efficient record-keeping and management.
  • Empowered patients and family members through education on self-management techniques and prescription of home exercise programmes.
  • Coordinated and participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care and patient outcomes.

Waitress

Mugg & Bean
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Supported a positive teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Increased repeat business by cultivating relationships with customers and providing memorable dining experiences.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for customers.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2023

Skills

  • Dry needling

  • Manual therapy

  • Neurological rehabilitation

  • Orthopedic rehabilitation

  • Paediatric physiotherapy

  • Clinical reasoning

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Problem-Solving

  • Organisational skills

  • Interpersonal skills

Certification

Dry Needling - Upper and Lower Limbs

Interests

Youth ministry

Neurological rehabilitation

Timeline

Dry Needling - Upper and Lower Limbs

03-2024

Community Service Physiotherapist

Schweizer-Reneke District Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of The Witwatersrand
01.2020 - 12.2023

Waitress

Mugg & Bean
06.2019 - 07.2019
Kayla LemmerPhysiotherapist