Speech Language Pathologist

• Dec 2021 - Present

Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2016 - Present

Speech Language Pathologist

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2021

Speech Language Pathologist

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

-Evaluate school-age children with a variety of communication difficulties and developmental disabilities. -Administer standardized and non-standardized assessments, interpret findings, and set appropriate goals.-Develop and lead individual as well as group speech and language treatment sessions.-Collaborate with parents, teachers, special education resource workers, educational assistants and special needs staff to facilitate children’s communication development.-Provide consultative services for classroom programming and use of specific strategies to enhance participation.-Utilize a variety of AAC treatment options to facilitate the communication of children with complex needs.-Attend IEP meetings to share assessment findings, goals and recommendations for program planning. -Document assessment findings, goals and treatment progress in accordance with CASLPO guidelines.

Speech Language Pathologist - Casual, Part-Time

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

-Provide services to inpatients in the areas of communication and swallowing-related difficulties.-Conduct Bedside and Videofluoroscopic Swallowing assessments and interpret findings.-Recommend appropriate diet texture modifications and safe feeding strategies to patients and caregivers.-Perform communication screens and assessments on inpatients with aphasia, dysarthria and apraxia.-Attend unit rounds to share assessment findings, recommendations and patients’ progress.-Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other hospital staff in order to develop an effective treatment plan for each patient.-Educate patients, families and caregivers regarding communication deficits, dysphagia, oral care, risks of unsafe feeding habits and appropriate treatments.-Document assessment findings, treatment plan and patient progress using electronic medical record system.-Follow CASLPO and PHIPPA guidelines on confidentiality when handling patients’ personal health information.

Speech Language Pathologist

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

-Assess children with a variety of communication difficulties, developmental delays and other disorders such as, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder and Learning Disabilities. -Utilize formal and informal assessment measures, interpret findings, and set goals. -Provide in-school services for school-age children.-Develop and conduct educational workshops, presentations, and parent-training programs. -Collaborate with parent-child services, teachers, special education resource workers, educational assistants, and early childhood educators to facilitate children’s communication in the classroom.-Supervise and provide guidance to Communicative Disorders Assistants. -Participate in case conferences and school meetings to share assessment findings, goals and progress. -Support school transitions for children with special needs. -Prepare and provide parents with language facilitation resources for home programming.-Manage the assigned caseload and provide individual as well as group treatment based on the response to intervention framework (i.e. Classroom resources, small-group therapy, individual therapy).-Document assessment findings and client progress in accordance with professional standards.

Speech-Language Pathology Intern

• May 2015 - Jun 2015

-Evaluate inpatients and outpatients with various communication and swallowing difficulties.-Provide speech, language and swallowing services to acute care and complex continuing care units.-Administer standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.-Plan and provide appropriate treatment and communication strategies for patients with dysarthria, aphasia, motor speech disorders, progressive neurodegenerative disorders, and voice disorders. -Perform clinical bedside and videofluoroscopic swallowing assessments and interpret findings.-Provide appropriate diet texture modification and feeding recommendations based on assessment findings.-Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, rehabilitation team, social worker, discharge planner and the CCAC personnel in order to develop an effective treatment plan.-Document assessment findings and patient progress using electronic medical record system, Meditech. -Present assessment findings and treatment recommendations to patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.-Educate patients, families and the interdisciplinary team regarding feeding and communication strategies, and supported conversation. -Prepare Education packages for patients and families seeking more in-depth information about their deficit.

Student Clinician

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

Assessed preschool children with a various speech and language disorders.Provided online assessment feedback to parents during initial and re-assessments.Set long-term and short-term goals of therapy based on assessment findings.Prepared and conducted treatment sessions in collaboration with parents.Planned and Facilitated parent-education and coaching sessions. Assessed preschool children with a various speech and language disorders.Provided online assessment feedback to parents during initial and re-assessments.Set long-term and short-term goals of therapy based on assessment findings.Prepared and conducted treatment sessions in collaboration with parents.Planned and Facilitated parent-education and coaching sessions.

Seasonal Customer Experience Representative

• Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

Approached browsing customers and initiated conversations to determine buying preferences.Analyzed customer needs and preferences, and recommended appropriate productsEducated customers about product features and demonstrated use of the products.Completed transactions via Interac, Visa, MasterCard, and cash. Approached browsing customers and initiated conversations to determine buying preferences.Analyzed customer needs and preferences, and recommended appropriate productsEducated customers about product features and demonstrated use of the products.Completed transactions via Interac, Visa, MasterCard, and cash.

Student Clinician - Voice Disorders Placement

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

Evaluated features of client's voice using a variety of perceptual and acoustic measures.Collaborated with the client to set long- and short-term goals of therapy based on assessment findings.Planned and conducted individual therapy sessions.Documented assessment findings and client performance through SOAP notes and diagnostic reports. Evaluated features of client's voice using a variety of perceptual and acoustic measures.Collaborated with the client to set long- and short-term goals of therapy based on assessment findings.Planned and conducted individual therapy sessions.Documented assessment findings and client performance through SOAP notes and diagnostic reports.

Teaching Assistant/Marker

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

Marked student exams for the course Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders.Graded reports written by students on specific speech, voice, or hearing disorders.Provided feedback to students on writing reports. Met tight deadlines for marking reports and exams. Marked student exams for the course Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders.Graded reports written by students on specific speech, voice, or hearing disorders.Provided feedback to students on writing reports. Met tight deadlines for marking reports and exams.

Student Clinician

• May 2014 - Jun 2014

Evaluated preschool and school-age children with various speech and language disorders including articulation, Language Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder.Planned and conducted parent feedback sessions and collaborated with families to provide information and strategies to utilize in home environment.Facilitated speech and language treatment plans for individual and group therapy sessions.Attended team meetings and presented assessment findings to school staff. Evaluated preschool and school-age children with various speech and language disorders including articulation, Language Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder.Planned and conducted parent feedback sessions and collaborated with families to provide information and strategies to utilize in home environment.Facilitated speech and language treatment plans for individual and group therapy sessions.Attended team meetings and presented assessment findings to school staff.

Seasonal Mobile Specialist

• Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

Analyzed customer needs and provided best-fit mobile products to drive sales.Completed transactions via Interac, Visa, MasterCard, and cash.Ensured necessary merchandise was in stock to match customer demand. Analyzed customer needs and provided best-fit mobile products to drive sales.Completed transactions via Interac, Visa, MasterCard, and cash.Ensured necessary merchandise was in stock to match customer demand.