Experience

JR Rehab Services Inc.

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Nov 2020 - Present



Covenant Health Canada

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Therapy Student

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

  UofA MOT Level 3B Placement. Placement included both clinical and leadership roles. Clinical: Outpatient care on the early supported stroke discharge team at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, AB. Provided virtual rehabilitation to adults who have experienced mild to moderate deficits as a result of a stroke. Administered physical, cognitive, visuoperceptual, and functional-based assessments. Designed and implemented treatment plans which included task specific training, compensatory strategy training, education of pain and fatigue management, education on sleep hygiene, home modifications; and return to driving education. Leadership: Gained experience working with Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Lead for Covenant Health Alberta. Participated in various meetings with Covenant Health leaders regarding current practice issues and initiatives to solve them, and development of policies and practice documents. Participated in answering consultations from occupational therapy and physiotherapy clinicians. Completed literature review and presentation on the skills and qualities that are required for successful uptake of clinical virtual health. Show less



EWI Works Inc.

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Therapy Student

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  UofA MOT Level 3A Placement. Provided ergonomic assessment, job demands analysis, injury prevention education, and office and industrial equipment and workplace modifications. Another portion of this placement was project based, where I took participated in musculoskeletal injury prevention campaign by completing a literature review on the benefits of implementing dynamic warmup programs at industrial worksites, the challenges to implementing such a program, and evidence-based strategies for successful implementation. I then created a pilot project proposal on how to implement dynamic warmup programs into the workplace, and measures for program evaluation. I also participated in design of assessment tool on psychological health for employees working from home. Show less



Alberta Health Services

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Therapy Student

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

  UofA MOT Level 2 Placement. Royal Alexandra Hospital. Arthroplasty and Orthopedic unit, in-patient services, for adults and older adults, recovering from total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and other orthopedic injuries. Administered ADL assessments, range of motion and manual muscle testing to determine appropriate discharge timeline. Discharge planning included interdisciplinary team, the client and their family. Provided education on hip and knee movement precautions; education on pain and fatigue management; strengthening exercises; cold therapy; recommendations on mobility devices and ADL adaptive equipment; education and coaching in using adaptive aids and compensatory strategies for ADL participation. Show less



University of Alberta

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Therapy Student

  • May 2019 - Jun 2019

  UofA MOT Level 1 Placement. Provided mental health services to university students and alumni, who are experiencing psycho-social difficulties that are interfering with their ability to engage in ADLs. Administered initial interviews, anxiety and depression screening, risk screening, and recovery outcome measures (COPM, PROM). Provided acceptance and commitment therapy, polyvagal therapy, goal setting, motivational interviewing, and education on stress and anxiety management, sleep hygiene, and relaxation strategies. Show less



JR Rehab Services Inc.

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kinesiologist

  • 2017 - 2018

  Community-based Kinesiology. Worked with adults and older adults, living with health conditions including acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, concussions, and disorders such as fibromyalgia. Administered clinical interviews, range of motion, and manual muscle testing. Designed and implemented exercise rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal and concussion injuries across various environments (home, fitness gym, aquatic settings); education and coaching on pain and fatigue management; education on concussion management; and life skills therapy. Show less



Wayland Sports (Maple Ridge) Formerly Quantum Gym

• Canada

• Head Competitive Coach Director

  • 2013 - 2018



Columbia Integrated Health Centre

• Canada
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kinesiologist

  • 2016 - 2017

  Worked in private practice setting, with adults and older adults, living with health conditions including acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and/or concussions. Administered clinical interviews, range of motion, and manual muscle testing. Designed and implemented exercise rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal and concussion injuries. Provided education and coaching on pain, fatigue management, concussion management. My role also involved coordinating with ICBC case adjusters on kinesiology treatment timelines, and assisting physiotherapist and chiropractor with heat therapy, cold therapy, ultra-sound, laser therapy, interferential current therapy, and spinal decompression machine. Show less