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, Motor- Free Visual Performance Test (MVPT), Trails A +B, and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) •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 department

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, tendinitis, etc.), and neurological conditions (i.e. stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis). •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