Andrew Pople
Occupational Therapist at Arthritis Society Canada- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Motivational Interviewing: Level 1
Therapy for LivingJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Concussion Management Workshop: Day 1 and 2
Shannon McGuireFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Level 1
The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)Oct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
"Walking the Walk" Creative Tools for Transforming Compassion Fatigue & Vicarious Trauma
Canadian Mental Health Association, Waterloo WellingtonAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
More Feet on the Ground
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental HealthJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
safeTALK
Livingworks EducationJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment Scoring Certification
Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment Reseach and EducationMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Livingworks EducationMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Heart and Stroke Foundation of CanadaJun, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Arthritis Society Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Feb 2022 - Present
• Use a primary care model by providing consultation and guidance on arthritis self-management and develop patient-centred customized arthritis service plans that is provided in-person or virtually. • Establish arthritis service plans to collaboratively provide best-practice, evidence-based patient-centred care, education, and support for people with arthritis, and their families, that address the immediate and long-term needs and goals of the patient • Accurately record events, decisions, interventions and plans that occurred during the continuum of care in a well-organized, understandable, and accurate manner. • Establish, grow and monitor strategic partnerships across external healthcare settings to improve the accessibility, delivery and presence of AREP services.
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CBI Health
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Sep 2019 - Feb 2022
• Review Occupational Therapy screens to determine a client’s occupational needs and make appropriate recommendations • Assess clients holistically to determine factors affecting client function including psychosocial or cognitive factors and develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team • Provide evidence-based treatment for interventions including cognitive rehabilitation and education to address occupational issues in order to improve client function • Assist clients with preparation for return to work and develop return to work plans which include a schedule with graduated hours and recommendations for accommodations
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Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Occupational Therapist
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
• Supporting the WRSPC’s vision of increasing community awareness, working in partnerships and capacity building, providing training and education, and completing research and evaluation regarding suicide prevention, intervention and postvention (hope, help and healing) • Supporting the WRSPC’s three key priorities (stress & resilience strategies; research; and hospital care resource) by contributing relevant resources and participating in research studies • Attending WRSPC community events and providing relevant information to attendees • Participating in relevant learning opportunities (e.g., safeTALK) • Working to provide a description of a potential OT role in this setting and educating WRSPC council and community partners on relevant OT concepts and models
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University Health Network
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Occupational Therapist
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2019
WSIB Upper Extremity Specialty Program • Completed intake, progress, and discharge assessments including discharge planning • Developed unique exercise programs using anatomical knowledge of the upper extremity (shoulder, arms, and hands) and considering client rehabilitative goals • Performed rehabilitative techniques (ex. passive stretching, scar massage) and utilized modalities (ex. ultrasound, IFC); assigned to OTA/PTAs when appropriate) • Provided education to clients about relevant topics surrounding their recovery
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Canadian Mental Health Association, Waterloo Wellington
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Occupational Therapist
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Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
First Step Psychosis Team • Assisted in running different groups and promoted participation by informing and discussing details about the groups to clients • Facilitated goal developed with clients to help establish meaningful goals • Connected clients to relevant community resources based on their specific goals • Contributed client updates to weekly inter-professional meetings First Step Psychosis Team • Assisted in running different groups and promoted participation by informing and discussing details about the groups to clients • Facilitated goal developed with clients to help establish meaningful goals • Connected clients to relevant community resources based on their specific goals • Contributed client updates to weekly inter-professional meetings
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Hamilton Health Sciences
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Occupational Therapist
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
Acute Care - Cardiology and Vascular Surgery • Collaborated inter-professionally with Physicians, PTs, SLPs, Nurses, and OTA/PTAs • Managed a partial caseload, conducted initial interviews, involved with discharge planning and documentation, and coordinated care with other team members • Performed ADL and cognitive assessments, transfers and wheelchair seating adjustments Acute Care - Cardiology and Vascular Surgery • Collaborated inter-professionally with Physicians, PTs, SLPs, Nurses, and OTA/PTAs • Managed a partial caseload, conducted initial interviews, involved with discharge planning and documentation, and coordinated care with other team members • Performed ADL and cognitive assessments, transfers and wheelchair seating adjustments
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Waterloo Catholic District School Board
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Kitchener, Ontario
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Summer Student
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
• Maintained appropriate landscaping through lawn mowing, trimming and gravel/sand replacement at all regional schools • Used company vehicles and equipment required for transportation to each school and to complete assigned tasks • Clearly communicated information relevant to the progress and completion of the landscaping project with supervisors and summer students involved • Maintained appropriate landscaping through lawn mowing, trimming and gravel/sand replacement at all regional schools • Used company vehicles and equipment required for transportation to each school and to complete assigned tasks • Clearly communicated information relevant to the progress and completion of the landscaping project with supervisors and summer students involved
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Intramurals McMaster
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Hamilton, Ontario
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Intramurals Floorball Referee
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
• Have a complete understanding of the floorball rules to make the appropriate calls and communicate explanations for calls to players • Make decisions quickly during the game in an impartial manner to minimize conflict among players • Collaborate with another referee to report all final scores, injuries or in game problems to the game day supervisor • Have a complete understanding of the floorball rules to make the appropriate calls and communicate explanations for calls to players • Make decisions quickly during the game in an impartial manner to minimize conflict among players • Collaborate with another referee to report all final scores, injuries or in game problems to the game day supervisor
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Lowe’s stores in Canada
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Canada
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Retail
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400 - 500 Employee
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Customer Service Associate
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
• Provided superior customer service by assisting in selection, demonstration, and purchase of product including special orders and installation • Kept shelves fully stocked, fronted according to planogram and correctly priced • Greeted and acknowledged all customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service • Responsible for all other duties assigned • Provided superior customer service by assisting in selection, demonstration, and purchase of product including special orders and installation • Kept shelves fully stocked, fronted according to planogram and correctly priced • Greeted and acknowledged all customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service • Responsible for all other duties assigned
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THEMUSEUM
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Camp Leader
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
• Organized crafts and games for children ages 4-11 to do during their scheduled time slots throughout the day • Interacted and supervised play with campers during off site activities at a local park or on site activities in THEMUSEUM • Confidently used first aid techniques when campers got injured and wrote accurate incident reports which were kept on record • Monitored campers during meal times to ensure campers were fed meals accordingly due to awareness of their dietary and medical implications • Collaborated with a group of counsellors and leaders to provide campers with well led and organized events throughout the day
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Dutchies Fresh Market
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St. Jacobs, Ontario
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Customer Sales Associate
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
• Provided courteous service to customers to help locate and complete their purchases • Maintained and replenished inventory on the store floor as needed in order to allow for more sales of products • Effectively assisted with closing routine while continually provided service to numerous customers • Provided courteous service to customers to help locate and complete their purchases • Maintained and replenished inventory on the store floor as needed in order to allow for more sales of products • Effectively assisted with closing routine while continually provided service to numerous customers
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Education
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2017 - 2019
McMaster University
Master's degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
2013 - 2017
McMaster University
Honours Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Major area of study in Life Sciences -
2009 - 2013
Sir John A. MacDonald Secondary School
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