Occupational Therapist

• Jan 2020 - Present

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

Occupational Therapist

• Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

Student Occupational Therapist - School Health Program

• Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

As a level III student, I independently administered and scored assessments, planned and carried out intervention sessions in multiple school environments, and managed a case load independently. Targeted occupational goals included fine and gross motor development, improved sensory processing in the classroom and home environment to reduce anxiety and maladaptive behaviour, as well as improved handwriting skills (Handwriting Without Tears) and pencil grasp.Personal goals included developing creative intervention solutions and developing assertive and professional communication strategies during case conferences. Show less

Student Occupational Therapist - Community Development

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

Completed a self-directed project in partnership with another student to increase awareness and understanding of internet usage by the Autism community. Worked in collaboration with community partners, including community organizations and stakeholders, to create an accessible website outlining important topics regarding safe internet usage by children and adults with Autism. Completed a self-directed project in partnership with another student to increase awareness and understanding of internet usage by the Autism community. Worked in collaboration with community partners, including community organizations and stakeholders, to create an accessible website outlining important topics regarding safe internet usage by children and adults with Autism.

Student Occupational Therapist - SMH Unit

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

As a level II student OT, I worked within a hospital setting to create collaborative client entered goals and intervention plans based on client needs and best practices. I worked within an interprofessional team, including OTAs and nursing staff, to facilitate occupation based groups, such a walking group and cooking group, as well as assisted on the senior's mental health unit with functional mobility maintenance and seating. Personal goals achieved include proficient documentation skills and independently building rapport with clients through initial interviews and continued caseload management. Show less

25th Anniversary Planning Co-Coordinator, Day Camp Counsellor, & Driver

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Worked in partnership with a co-coordinator to organize a 25th Anniversary celebration to build community relationships and promote public networking opportunities. As a counsellor I facilitated a positive and engaging camp experience for teens with physical and intellectual disabilities. Programming was mainly targeted towards building social skills, fine and gross motor skill development, improved autonomy, and fun occupational opportunities. Personal skills gained included leadership and task delegation, as well as team building and public outreach. Show less

Student Occupational Therapist - HKPR ACTT

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

As a level I student OT, I collaborated within an interprofessional team to provide clients with mental health challenges intensive support in the community. This included establishing occupational goals to create a balanced and meaningful community existence through inclusive participation opportunities, as well as crisis support, and therapeutic use of self. I performed assessments, such as the COPM and MOCA, and was responsible for planning and facilitating several community groups. Personal goals included developing role clarification to better understand the processes that are integral to team functioning. Show less

Camp Counsellor

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Worked within a team to ensure a fulfilling and safe summer camp experience for children and teens with complex neurological disorders (ex: Tourette’s, ADHD, autism, OCD). Responsibilities within the teen program included fostering a responsible work ethic, building appropriate social and relationship skills, developing mental health coping strategies, as well as building resume and interview skills. Required skills included therapeutic use of self and active empathetic listening for crisis deescalation, and the ability to communicate within a team efficiently and respectfully. Show less

Direct Support Provider

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2014

Provided support to families of children with autism in order to enable life balance and community participation. Fostered open communication with parents and collaborated with both the family and support coordinator. Personal goals included fostering independence and purpose in others and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships. Provided support to families of children with autism in order to enable life balance and community participation. Fostered open communication with parents and collaborated with both the family and support coordinator. Personal goals included fostering independence and purpose in others and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.