Experience

Centric Health Corp.

• Canada
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Aug 2013 - Present



Closing the Gap Healthcare Group

• Lindsay, ON

• Occupational Therapist

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  CCAC work in the community of Kawartha Lakes region. CCAC work in the community of Kawartha Lakes region.



Karen Rucas & Associates

• Toronto, Canada

• Occupational Therapist

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

  As an Occupational Therapist for the above two companies, responsible for coordinating the medical and vocational rehabilitation of disabled/injured clients and conducting Occ. Therapy assessments and follow-up. Occupational Therapist Duties included the following:  Client, physician and employer interviews  Identification of client needs  Composition of reports  Planning, implementation and on-going monitoring of client’s rehabilitation programme  Vocational counseling and return to work assistance  Performance of Occupational Therapy Assessments  Future Care Costs Analysis assessments  Good time management of duties from a home based office  Ergonomic assessments …of clients in their working environment Show less



Nancy Haston & Associates

• Toronto, Canada

• Occupational Therapist

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2008

  As an Occupational Therapist for the above two companies, responsible for coordinating the medical and vocational rehabilitation of disabled/injured clients and conducting Occ. Therapy assessments and follow-up. Occupational Therapist Duties included the following:  Client, physician and employer interviews  Identification of client needs  Composition of reports  Planning, implementation and on-going monitoring of client’s rehabilitation programme  Vocational counseling and return to work assistance  Performance of Occupational Therapy Assessments  Future Care Costs Analysis assessments  Good time management of duties from a home based office  Ergonomic assessments …of clients in their working environment Show less



Various hospitals, long term care facilities and O.T. Pvt Practice in South Africa

• Various cities in South Africa

• Occupational Therapist

  • Jan 1985 - Dec 2001

  As an Occupational Therapist in the above milieus, treated patients with ABI ( Acquired Brain Injury); Spinal injuries; Neurological disorders, Orthopedic injuries/conditions; Oncology ; Burn injuries; Patients with mental disorders; Psychiatric disorders…..for both the adult and pediatric population. Occupational Therapist Duties included the following:  Patient assessment and treatment  Work and Home visits  Lead Occupational therapist tasks included: • administrative duties to run the department • staff supervision • patient assignment • liaising with hospital management and other department heads  Developed Return-to –Work programmes, including on-going liaison with client’s employer, regular work visits to monitor client progress  Conducted developmental assessments and programmes for orphaned children diagnosed as HIV positive and /or having ADIS Show less