Experience

Altum Health - University Health Network

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Brampton, Ontario, Canada WSIB Upper Extremity Specialty Program WSIB Neurology Specialty Program • Complete comprehensive upper extremity and mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) assessments. • Deliver evidence-based treatment to mild traumatic brain injury, hand, and upper extremity injury populations, as well as safety assessments to clients demonstrating suicide risk. • Fabricate custom thermoplastic splints for post-surgical and acute hand and wrist injuries, complete post-surgical wound management.

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada WSIB Hand and Wrist Specialty Program - Fieldwork 4 • Working with the injured worker upper extremity population with a focus on improving functional abilities. • Collaborated with clients and the WSIB Service Delivery Team on return to work planning. • Fabricated orthotics for the upper extremity. • Educated patients on hand conditions, home exercise programs, scar and edema management, orthotic use and care.



University of Toronto

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  Toronto, Canada Area Project title: Services and Supports that Facilitate Employment for Individuals with Mental Illness and a History of Homelessness Supervisor: Dr. Bonnie Kirsh In collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association Qualitative research study exploring the impact of supported employment services on employment outcomes for individuals with mental illness and a history of homelessness or being precariously housed. Data collection completed through semi-structured interviews… Show more Project title: Services and Supports that Facilitate Employment for Individuals with Mental Illness and a History of Homelessness Supervisor: Dr. Bonnie Kirsh In collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association Qualitative research study exploring the impact of supported employment services on employment outcomes for individuals with mental illness and a history of homelessness or being precariously housed. Data collection completed through semi-structured interviews and analysis using nVivo software. Show less



CAMH

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

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Toronto, Canada Area Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Service - Fieldwork 3 • Educated clinicians on community services to support discharge and plan outpatient engagement • Created community resource toolkit based on identified needs of CAMH client population • Partnered with organizations at FOCUS tables across the GTA to support individuals identified at acute elevated risk • Collaborated on the design and content development for a food security toolkit • Designed the housing resource… Show more Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Service - Fieldwork 3 • Educated clinicians on community services to support discharge and plan outpatient engagement • Created community resource toolkit based on identified needs of CAMH client population • Partnered with organizations at FOCUS tables across the GTA to support individuals identified at acute elevated risk • Collaborated on the design and content development for a food security toolkit • Designed the housing resource webpage for CAMH clinician use Show less



Loblaw Companies Limited

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front End Cashier

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  Toronto, Canada Area



Toronto Western Hospital

• Medical Practices
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Toronto, Canada Area Hand Program – Fieldwork 2 • Physical rehabilitation with a focus on passive and active range of motion of the hand, wrist, and forearm, hand grip and pinch strength, and functional abilities of the injured upper extremity • Fabricated orthotics for the upper extremity • Educated patients on hand conditions, home exercise programs, scar and edema management, orthotic use and care • Delivered evidence-based presentation on treatment of shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis



Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Toronto, Canada Area Community Outreach Service, Nursery School Program – Fieldwork 1 • Completed community assessments in the nursery school setting to identify barriers to participation of preschool-age children • Created activity handouts (Brachial Plexus Palsy, Addressing Balance) for family members for home exercises



LCBO

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  Toronto, Canada Area



Zehrs Markets

• Canada
• Retail Groceries
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Waterloo • Provided respectful and friendly customer service



Homewood Health Centre

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Research & Rehabilitation Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Guelph, Ontario Research: • Completed research on nursing workload, physical restraint use, and appropriate hospital television use, including co-authorship on a clinical textbook on restraint use in dementia care • Finalized research manuscripts with successful publications in geriatric academic journals • Presented research on LuBAIR Scale and the "Meaning of Behaviours in Dementia" at multiple provincial and American gerontology conferences • Launched a social media campaign to promote and… Show more Research: • Completed research on nursing workload, physical restraint use, and appropriate hospital television use, including co-authorship on a clinical textbook on restraint use in dementia care • Finalized research manuscripts with successful publications in geriatric academic journals • Presented research on LuBAIR Scale and the "Meaning of Behaviours in Dementia" at multiple provincial and American gerontology conferences • Launched a social media campaign to promote and distribute newly published textbook on dementia behaviours and use of a new dementia behavioural scale (LuBAIR Scale) • Distributed academic material on LuBAIR Scale and published clinical textbook to target audiences through academic conference venues and online platforms • Built website on responsive behaviours in dementia (http://dementiabehaviors.com) Rehabilitation: • Engaged clients in daily group classes such as music therapy, art and crafts, physical exercise, and mindfulness mediation sessions • Designed participant material for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy inpatient group sessions in collaboration with unit social worker Show less



J & C Bistro

• Restaurant Customer Service

  • Jul 2013 - Apr 2015

  Toronto • Completed transactions, served customers, monitored crowded rush hours and maintained quality customer service. • Helped develop menu, set pricing of products, and completed supply orders. • Upheld safety standards while working alongside kitchen staff in fast-paced environment.



Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program

• Project Associate

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Waterloo, Ontario • Conducted research on young caregivers, safety in the community, and self-management, all with a central focus on persons living with dementia. • Completed Fall newsletter (2014) formatting and content development, wrote weekly MAREP online articles on current dementia-related news • Marketed organization through various social media outlets Research projects completed: (1) Young Carers Guide that supports children, teens and young adults in a caregiving role (2) By Us… Show more • Conducted research on young caregivers, safety in the community, and self-management, all with a central focus on persons living with dementia. • Completed Fall newsletter (2014) formatting and content development, wrote weekly MAREP online articles on current dementia-related news • Marketed organization through various social media outlets Research projects completed: (1) Young Carers Guide that supports children, teens and young adults in a caregiving role (2) By Us For Us© guide with strategies for persons with dementia on safety in the community (3) Self-management educational curriculum for persons newly diagnosed with dementia (4) Coping strategies nurses in long-term care use to manage patients’ responsive behaviours (5) Physical restraint use on dementia and mood disorder geriatric units (since been published as a clinical textbook) (6) Appropriate use of television in common spaces on dementia and mood disorder geriatric units (7) Responsive behaviours in a dementia population Show less



DuPont Pioneer

• Research Assistant - Doubled Haploid Project

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Caledon • Completed four month co-op position in a plant biotechnology laboratory involved in agriculture genetic research and development to improve the oilseed crop (Species Brassica) • Performed NSERC-funded research and development on microspore culture to create double haploid canola breeding lines • Regenerated breeding lines independently and in collaboration with research team using delicate in-vitro cultures, shoot sub-cultures, and plant soil transfers following standardized lab… Show more • Completed four month co-op position in a plant biotechnology laboratory involved in agriculture genetic research and development to improve the oilseed crop (Species Brassica) • Performed NSERC-funded research and development on microspore culture to create double haploid canola breeding lines • Regenerated breeding lines independently and in collaboration with research team using delicate in-vitro cultures, shoot sub-cultures, and plant soil transfers following standardized lab methodology Show less



Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia

• Rehabilitation Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Hamilton, ON • Led group classes and individual sessions on self-care strategies, social skill development, physical exercise, nutrition, and financial management. • Designed treatment plans in collaboration with clients and Occupational Therapists that promoted client independence in activities with a focus on rehabilitation of daily living skills. • Facilitated Occupational Therapy (OT) research project alongside OT graduate students on outcomes of participation in physical exercise and kinetic… Show more • Led group classes and individual sessions on self-care strategies, social skill development, physical exercise, nutrition, and financial management. • Designed treatment plans in collaboration with clients and Occupational Therapists that promoted client independence in activities with a focus on rehabilitation of daily living skills. • Facilitated Occupational Therapy (OT) research project alongside OT graduate students on outcomes of participation in physical exercise and kinetic gaming systems for persons living with schizophrenia. • Developed a new weekly group program in the clinic that utilized Nintendo Wii Fit systems to promote exercise and socialization. • Created clinic program material, administrative and educational manuals, and resources for clients, employees, and volunteers Show less



Highpoint Cafe

• Restaurant Manager

  • Jun 2009 - Apr 2012

  Caledon, Ontario • Managed a small restaurant staff team, completed job recruitment and training • Completed accounting reports by evaluating profit margins, recording sales, and taking inventory daily



Metro Inc.

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front End Cashier/Book keeper

  • Jul 2008 - Feb 2011

  Orangeville, ON • Worked in capacity of cashier July 2008 before transition to bookkeeper October 2008 • Managed cash office during peak store hours and coordinated cash tray exchanges during daily operations • Collected, recorded, and deposited cash revenue following security protocol while also supporting front end staff • Provided fast, efficient and friendly customer service during cashier and service desk shifts



Coffee 4 You

• Front Line & Kitchen Staff

  • 2004 - 2007

  Orangeville, Ontario • Completed front line customer service and managed cash register in a fast paced environment • Assembled meal orders with kitchen staff