Jake Akkermans
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Credentials
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Advanced Open Water Diver & NITROX
PADIDec, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
CPR
CBD CollegeJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid
CBD CollegeJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Taping Techniques
Sports Medicine Australia -
Sports Trainer Level 1
Sports Medicine Australia
Experience
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PHYSIOCORP PTY. LTD.
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physiotherapist
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Jun 2021 - Present
- Provide pain management treatments in line with current ACFI framework as well as individualised, evidence based exercise programs for residents - Rehabilitation of a variety of respiratory, musculo-skeletal and neurological conditions - Conduct ongoing, scheduled and regular reviews of person centric care plans for all residents; including their goals, mobility, pain management, falls risk and safety interventions; whilst maintaining an up to date record of these reviews - Working as part of an multi-disciplinary team both internal and external to the aged care facility - Completing reports for both internal and external stakeholders on a weekly basis; highlighting changes in care requirements, falls analysis and progress reports - Conducting onsite manual handling training for staff - Prescription of equipment including mobility aids, pressure area care products and slings - Hosting weekly falls prevention meetings with Care Managers, RN’s and AIN’s Show less
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AFL - Australian Football League
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Sports Trainer
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Feb 2020 - Present
- Assist on-site physiotherapist during group umpire trainings - Provide manual therapy to assist in rehab - Pre-game strapping, soft tissue massage and mobilisations - Assist on-site physiotherapist during group umpire trainings - Provide manual therapy to assist in rehab - Pre-game strapping, soft tissue massage and mobilisations
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Fit As A Physio | MOSMAN
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Australia
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head First Aid Officer and Colts Physiotherapist
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2022
- Sole provider of First Aid services during matches - Report treatments and direct follow-ups to club physiotherapist - Assist physiotherapist with rostering of other First Aid Officers - Provide pre-game strapping for a range of joints for the Colts - Solely assist with on field with injuries sustained during a game, including hard tissue, soft tissue and concussion pathologies - Sole provider of First Aid services during matches - Report treatments and direct follow-ups to club physiotherapist - Assist physiotherapist with rostering of other First Aid Officers - Provide pre-game strapping for a range of joints for the Colts - Solely assist with on field with injuries sustained during a game, including hard tissue, soft tissue and concussion pathologies
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Healthcare Australia
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Australia
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Physiotherapist
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
- Provide pain management treatments in line with current ACFI framework - Conduct ongoing, scheduled and regular reviews of resident’s care, their goals, mobility, pain management, falls risk and safety interventions; whilst maintaining an up to date record of these reviews - Complete evidence based Allied Health Assessments for all residents within required timeframes - Attend to onsite referrals in a timely manner, and complete follow up for referral as required - Provide pain management treatments in line with current ACFI framework - Conduct ongoing, scheduled and regular reviews of resident’s care, their goals, mobility, pain management, falls risk and safety interventions; whilst maintaining an up to date record of these reviews - Complete evidence based Allied Health Assessments for all residents within required timeframes - Attend to onsite referrals in a timely manner, and complete follow up for referral as required
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Private Tutoring
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Sydney, Australia
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Tutor
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2019
For many years I have assisted over 30 school students achieve their academic excellence in a range of subjects from Year 3 to HSC students: - Editing and refining of documents. - Maintenance and improvement of grades. - Setting and marking homework assignments. - Improving grammatical and mathematic skills and capabilities. - Improving understanding of core texts, documents and subject syllabus. - Providing and refining exam techniques. - Act as a mentor throughout the client’s schooling. Show less
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Fit As A Physio | MOSMAN
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Australia
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Physiothearpist and Sports Trainer
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2019
Sports Trainer Clinical Placement - Mosman Whales Rugby Team - Pre-game strapping, soft tissue massage and mobilisations - On field assessment/management of a variety of acute MSK injuries - On field and sideline assessment/management of acute concussive symptoms - Sideline triage of injuries rendering players unable to play Sports Trainer Clinical Placement - Mosman Whales Rugby Team - Pre-game strapping, soft tissue massage and mobilisations - On field assessment/management of a variety of acute MSK injuries - On field and sideline assessment/management of acute concussive symptoms - Sideline triage of injuries rendering players unable to play
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Australian Physiotherapy Association
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy Association - Mentoring Program
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
- After written application and interview I was selected to be a part of the Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy Association Mentoring Program - Participated at SMH Half Marathon and City2Surf, assisting physiotherapists by collecting a history from participants in the respective events and handing them over to be treated - Observed physiotherapists working in a private practice with an emphasis on MSK and sports related injuries, from assessment to treatment - Conducted functional screenings using the FMS Show less
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Lion
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Australia
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Physiotherapist - WHS
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
- Conducted manual handling/job task analysis of a variety of tasks involved in beer brewing - Propose methods to mitigate risk associated with these tasks - Completed infographics on mobility and stretching whilst in the brewery - Completed posters on easy strength exercises using bodyweight and therabands - Designed and conducted an physical screening for all employees - Presented an in-service for employees regarding manual handling and the importance of strength in a brewery setting Show less
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Paxus
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Australia
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Recruitment Consultant
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Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
I have had multiple contracts with PAXUS: Dec 2018 – Feb 2019 Dec 2017 – Feb 2018 Jan 2017 – Jun 2017 - Recruit contractors for a range of IT occupations - Liaise with managers, clients and contractors throughout the employment process - Foster relationships with candidate pool and clients - Assist applicants throughout their onboarding and provide necessary documents to clients - Achieved the highest NPS in Australia in 2017 I have had multiple contracts with PAXUS: Dec 2018 – Feb 2019 Dec 2017 – Feb 2018 Jan 2017 – Jun 2017 - Recruit contractors for a range of IT occupations - Liaise with managers, clients and contractors throughout the employment process - Foster relationships with candidate pool and clients - Assist applicants throughout their onboarding and provide necessary documents to clients - Achieved the highest NPS in Australia in 2017
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Macquarie University Hospital
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Student Physiotherapist - Neurlogical Ward + ICU
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Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
- Assessment of patients prior to surgery - Assessment and management of patients recovering from neurosurgery - Analysis of patient ABG's, sats, X-rays and other findings to dictate treatment - Implement and progress patient treatments, including mobilisation, increasing ROM, functional activities and secretion clearance techniques - Educate patients pre and post-operatively - focussing on expectations and patient questions - Discharge patients from physiotherapy in the hospital and onto rehab if required Show less
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Royal Rehab Group
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Physiotherapist - Spinal Injury Unit
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Oct 2018 - Nov 2018
- Conducted initial assessments for clients in the spinal injuries unit - Implemented a range of treatment techniques and modalities dependant on the clients capacity and goals, including strength, aerobic, activity, wheelchair, hydrotherapy and walking training - Utilised numerous objective measures - Participated in house visits when a client was nearing discharge to ensure the house had appropriate alterations - Liaised with an multi-disciplinary team and provided weekly updates on clients during weekly meetings Show less
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Performance 360 Physiotherapy
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Student Physiothearpist
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
Responsibilities included: - Conducting initial assessments for a range of MSK pathologies - Implemented a range of treatment techniques and modalities - Utilising numerous quantitative objective measures - Independently developed an evidence-based screening protocol for American Football players - Developed and presented an in-service on Lisfranc Injuries Responsibilities included: - Conducting initial assessments for a range of MSK pathologies - Implemented a range of treatment techniques and modalities - Utilising numerous quantitative objective measures - Independently developed an evidence-based screening protocol for American Football players - Developed and presented an in-service on Lisfranc Injuries
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Active Health and Fitness
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Sydney, Australia
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Gym Assistant/Personal Trainer
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
- First point of contact with clients. - Resolving customer issues. - Handling phone calls. - Selling gym memberships and packages - Developing and delivering exercise programs for a range of clients - Progressing regimens in line with client improvements - Developing goals with clients - First point of contact with clients. - Resolving customer issues. - Handling phone calls. - Selling gym memberships and packages - Developing and delivering exercise programs for a range of clients - Progressing regimens in line with client improvements - Developing goals with clients
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Education
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2017 - 2020
Macquarie University
Doctor of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy -
2013 - 2016
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
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