Makena Kerth
Phoenix
Summary
I have worked in many environments of "organized chaos", where you constantly need to have your head on a swivel. I am very adaptable to changing situations, and I'm able to make split-second decisions that will yield the best outcome to benefit the patient. Through this, I have developed the ability to effectively work as a team player and communicate with my coworkers. I'm knowledge hungry and want to know and learn as much as I can.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapy Aide
Banner Rehabilitation Hospital
Peoria, AZ
04.2025 - Current
- Assist Occupational, Physical and Speech therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Monitored patient progress and reported observations to clinical staff for accurate record-keeping.
- Maintained a clean and organized therapy environment to promote safety and efficiency. Including working with patients who were on precautions
- Facilitated patient mobility exercises, ensuring adherence to prescribed therapeutic techniques.
- I work in a program in the hospital called Safety Coach, where I specifically work with impulsive and combative patients. Through this process I create my own therapy program for us to work on while I have to patient.
- I also am a part time coordinator where I schedule new admission evaluations, and further treatments with there primary therapists
Physical Therapist Technician
Arrowhead Foothills
Peoria, AZ
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Assist physical therapists with patient treatments and exercises.
- Instruct patients and families on post-treatment home care.
- Assist with the development of patient care plans.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and report changes to the physical therapist.
- Administer Active & Passive Therapeutic Exercises
- Proficient in the use of Therapeutic Modality Equipment
- Assist and Treat Patients
- Assist patients with exercises
- Record patients' progress and adjust to it.
- Situational Awareness and People Skills
- Part-Time
Athletic Trainer Intern
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Successfully develop and implement rehabilitation and strength training programs for a wide range of athletes across multiple sports.
- Assisted in the prevention of injuries through proactively identifying potential risk factors.
- Immediate Wound Care
- Provided emergency care and first aid when necessary.
- Manual Muscle Tests
- Creating Sports Specific Rehabilitation Programs
- Part-Time
Education
Sports Science and Performance Programming - Junior
Arizona State University
Down Town Campus05-2027
High School Diploma -
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Phoenix05-2024
Skills
- Rehabilitation - Proficient
- Gait Belt Trained - Proficient
- Operate AED - Proficient
- SOAP Notes - Proficient
- Customer Service - Proficient
- Training New Staff - Proficient
- Situational Awareness - Proficient
- Group therapy facilitation - Proficient
- Emergency response - Proficient
- Safety management - Proficient
Certification
- PT TECH June 2023 - Present Certified through American Medical Certification Association
- CPR & First Aid Present have taken 6 courses under various associations
- BLS July 2025 - Present Certified through American Heart Association
- OSHA November 2021 - Present 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health
- Youth Caregiver October 2021 - Present Deer Valley Unified School District Program
Languages
French - Certified Biliterate
Spanish - Basic
Timeline
Therapy Aide
Banner Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Physical Therapist Technician
Arrowhead Foothills
11.2023 - 04.2025
Athletic Trainer Intern
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sports Science and Performance Programming - Junior
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Sandra Day O'Connor High School