Beth Wideman Email & Phone Number

Permanent full time on an acute medicine unitPreviously was on Neuro/Stroke-Medicine Unit (2017-2022)

Causal

Freeport Campus

• Coverage of Occupational Therapy services across acute and rehabilitative inpatient units, including general medicine, geriatrics/neurobehavioural, oncology, surgery, and stroke
• Administration of a variety of informal and standardized assessments, including Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Cognitive Competency Test (CCT), Kettle Test, Bell’s test.
• Development and implemention of goal oriented and client centred treatment/discharge plans through regular collboration with interdisplinary team members, as well as delegation of treatment to support personnel
• Consultation, education and provision of recommendations to patients, their families and/or caregivers
• Regular documentation and statistics through HED system, as well as participation in team rounds.
• Caseload management of 8 to 32 patients (week) and 8 to 54 patients (weekend) dependent on area of coverage

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Provided Occupational Therapy services to all patients admitted under the stroke protocol (including indiviudals diagnosed with stroke or query stroke), as well as acute medical/surgery patients admitted to the unit
• Administered an informal neurological assessment and completed the Alpha FIM for all patients admitted under the stroke pathway, as well as the MoCA, GDS, and driving screen as appropriate.
• Additional responsibilities and duties as outlined above in description of causal role, with the below exception
• Prioritized and managed a caseload of 14 (weekday) to 24 patients (weekend), with an additional 2-6 patients during overflow periods, as well as any stroke cases in critical care and/or delayed in the emergency.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Woodstock, Ontario

• Assessment of workers functional abilities/limitations and job demands analysis
• Development and implementation of return to work (RTW) and/or accommodations through collboration with workers, management staff, and interdsciplinary team members
• Provision of pain management education, health education and job coaching
• Hand therapy services and splinting delivered to workers with hand and/or upper extremity injuries

Stouffville, ON

• Responsible for ensuring patron safety by monitoring aquatic activities, enforcing pool rules and providing medical assistance as required
• Strong leadership and communication skills developing through management of public relations and instruction of swimming lessons

Downtown Hamilton YMCA, ON | Machope Clinic

• Delivered in clinic and in home services to adults and older adults with a range of conditions (i.e. chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, motor vehicle accident injuries, substance abuse, Parkinson’s, depression, etc.)
• Co-managed administrative tasks (i.e. scheduling, wait-list for PT services, clinic advertisement)
• Prepared and co-led educational workshops in chronic pain management and the practice of mindfulness
• Collected data for program evaluation through baseline and discharge assessments

Thimphu, Bhutan

• Addressed occupational challenges of adult patients with neurological conditions (i.e.stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries) through collaboration with Inpatient Physiotherapy (PT) staff
• Educated inpatient staff on making assistive devices, communication boards, visual schedules, and assessment of cognitive-perceptual functioning. Additionally, provided in-services on sensory processing and feeding.
• Assisted ABS staff with delivery of therapy based services to children with disabilities (i.e. Autism, Down Syndrome, developmental delays, hearing/visual deficits, ADHD, seizure disorders, etc.)
• Collaboratively led daily education sessions with ABS staff, with focus on problem solving/critical thinking
• Provided weekly educational sessions for parents on; toileting, feeding, communication and behavioural issues

Thunder Bay | Early Intervention Program

• Role emerging placement allowed for development as an independent and self-directed professional
• Explored potential roles of Occupational Therapy at the centre through collaboration with team members
• Independently led assessment and treatment sessions with children (aged 3-6 years old) with a range of conditions (i.e. Autism, ADHD, developmental delay, social anxiety, etc.) in a family centred manner
• Prepared and led educational seminars for staff members and parents on sensory processing issues.

Hamilton, ON | Acute Medicine And Outpatient Day Therapy Program

• Within an interdisciplinary team, addressed occupational challenges of acutely ill and geriatric patients
• Strong emphasis on assessing and promoting functional status (i.e. ADL and self care assessments), assessing cognition (i.e. MoCA, MMSE), providing education and safe discharge planning
• Participated in interdisciplinary team rounds, family meetings, and professional development workshops

Hamilton, ON | Inpatient Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Unit And Outpatient Seating

• Worked collaboratively with PT’s and support personnel to address occupational issues of patients with spinal cord injuries due to degenerative disease, infection and/or traumatic accidents
• Assisted preceptor with a variety of assessments, including; initial, activities of daily living, home, and seating.
• Provided education to patients on assistive devices, transfers, wound care management, and falls prevention.
• Documented patient progress using MediTech system, and participated in weekly patient and/or team meetings
• Assisted with the prescription and fitting of mobility aids, as well as application for Assistive Devices Program

Stouffville, ON

• Provided instruction on exercise programs to clients recovering from orthopaedic surgeries, as well as clients with a range musculoskeletal disorders (i.e. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritic, chronic pain.
• Assisted and monitored clients during exercise to ensure safety and effective outcomes
• Generated a database with written and visual descriptions of exercises for handouts

The Pulse-Hamilton, ON

• Developed individualized exercise programs based on clients baseline fitness level and goals
• Monitored members while exercising to prevent injury and promote effectiveness of exercise
• Utilized Kinesiology knowledge to answer health and/or fitness related questions
• Attained management skills and assertiveness by enforcing gym policies

Unionville, ON

• Provided customer assistance, education and orientation to plants and store products.

Bachelor Of Kinesiology

Master'S Degree, Occupational Therapy

Activities and Societies: Triathlon Club