Occupational Therapist

• Mar 2019 - Present

Occupational Therapist

• Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

Part-time weekend coverage for Emergency Department Part-time weekend coverage for Emergency Department

Occupational Therapist

• Dec 2015 - Jul 2018

OT Placement (Level 3) Inpatient Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Private Practice

• Mar 2015 - May 2015

- Carried out comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment and discharge planning for geriatric clients with various musculoskeletal conditions. - Clients typically presented post-operatively with hip repair/replacement, knee replacement, shoulder arthroplasty, or amputation. Significant co-morbidities common. - Spent 1 day/week assisting with return-to-work programs for individuals with mental health, chronic pain and cognitive concerns. - Carried out comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment and discharge planning for geriatric clients with various musculoskeletal conditions. - Clients typically presented post-operatively with hip repair/replacement, knee replacement, shoulder arthroplasty, or amputation. Significant co-morbidities common. - Spent 1 day/week assisting with return-to-work programs for individuals with mental health, chronic pain and cognitive concerns.

OT Placement (Level 2) Acute Medicine and Stroke

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

- Medical unit duties included equipment prescription, mobility progression and discharge planning (including home assessments) for a diverse range of acute conditions. Experience with kitchen and home assessments. - Stroke unit consisted of a fast paced environment focusing on detailed assessment and treatment of sensory, motor, cognitive, and perceptual deficits following stroke. - Prompt documentation and close coordination with team members. - Medical unit duties included equipment prescription, mobility progression and discharge planning (including home assessments) for a diverse range of acute conditions. Experience with kitchen and home assessments. - Stroke unit consisted of a fast paced environment focusing on detailed assessment and treatment of sensory, motor, cognitive, and perceptual deficits following stroke. - Prompt documentation and close coordination with team members.

OT Placement (Level 1) Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions (0.7) and Geriatrics (0.3)

• May 2014 - Jun 2014

- Addressed mental health concerns primarily using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles and group-based approaches. - Provided geriatric populations with in-home functional assessments and home modification recommendations. - In-depth documentation completed. - Addressed mental health concerns primarily using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles and group-based approaches. - Provided geriatric populations with in-home functional assessments and home modification recommendations. - In-depth documentation completed.

Part-Time Occupational Therapy Placement

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

Using a developmental frame of reference, we developed a sensory-based play initiative to promote participation in daily activities for infants aged 6-18 months. Using a developmental frame of reference, we developed a sensory-based play initiative to promote participation in daily activities for infants aged 6-18 months.

Human Resources Assistant

• May 2011 - Sep 2011

Planned and carried out employee incentive programs. Organized numerous events including employee recognition gala, client open house and monthly lunch review meetings. Planned and carried out employee incentive programs. Organized numerous events including employee recognition gala, client open house and monthly lunch review meetings.

Medical Office Assistant

• May 2010 - Sep 2010

Responsible for organizing and administering preventive care programs for entire patient population of a busy family practice. Assisted office staff with general administrative duties. Responsible for organizing and administering preventive care programs for entire patient population of a busy family practice. Assisted office staff with general administrative duties.

Medical Aid Volunteer

• Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

Provided healthcare assistance in a rural South African community by doing home-based visits, providing HIV/AIDS education, and partnering with local clinics. Provided healthcare assistance in a rural South African community by doing home-based visits, providing HIV/AIDS education, and partnering with local clinics.