• Provided mental health assessment and treatment for first responders with PTSD in collaboration with WSIB• Maintained consistent communication with the client’s care team, including their psychiatrist and WSIB case manager• Managed a caseload of approximately 10 people• Conducted assessments of each client, including current symptoms, triggers, engagement in ADLs, avoidance, work readiness status, and return to work barriers • Developed rapport and trusting relationships with clients, while focused on providing support and advocacy for this vulnerable population• Planned and implemented individualized treatment as per the program guidelines: psychoeducation, goal setting, behavioural activation, strategies from CBT, exposure therapy, and return to work~Specific treatment areas included education on and practice of coping and grounding strategies, assertiveness training, collaborative development of a fear hierarchy, then gradually working through this hierarchy through exposure sessions• Demonstrated flexibility through routinely checking in with clients, and adjusting treatment as necessary • Maintained detailed session and communication notes and organized raw material• Reassessed clients at scheduled intervals, and provided update reports to WSIB~The outcome measures used to monitor the client’s status were the: Connor- Davidson Resilience Scale 25, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale, PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, Patient Health Questionnaire, Post Traumatic Growth Inventory, and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

• Provided occupational therapy assessment and treatment for clients in the motor vehicle accident (MVA) sector• Managed a caseload of approximately 15 clients• Maintained relationships with each client’s team, including their lawyer and insurance adjuster, providing updates regularly • Conducted comprehensive reviews of each client's available medical records before assessment and requested any missing information • Assessed clients' physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial functional status through a semi-structured interview, as well as various outcome measures ~Outcome measures used include but are not limited to: the Berg Balance Scale, the Sleep Quality Assessment (PSQI), the Busy Day activity, the Dizziness Questionnaire, the Driving Questionnaire, and Toglia’s Weekly Calendar Planning Activity • Noted my clinical opinion through the completion of assessment reports, including the initial, the Assessment of Attendant Care Needs, and the Functional Cognitive Assessment • Practised in a client-centred manner, working collaboratively with clients and families to ensure their needs and concerns were addressed, advocating to the care team when needed• Developed and implemented care plans as per the client's goals, making adjustments when necessary; these care plans included but were not limited to:~Treatment: sleep hygiene, self-care, anger management, pain management, energy conservation, mental health and driving anxiety, cognitive strategies, as well as education on each of these processes ~ Referrals: driving assessment, psychotherapy, physiotherapy (PT), dietetics, personal care (PSW), and various specialised physicians ~Recommendations: taxi transportation account, equipment (i.e. hospital bed, grab bars, kitchen timer, white board, etc.), exploring engagement in meaningful activities (i.e. volunteering, programs for individuals with TBI, etc.)

• Demonstrated strong time management while managing a caseload of 60+ clients• Illustrated critical thinking skills while conducting home safety and mobility assessments• Developed and implemented care plans as per the client's goals, independently and in collaboration with their health team), making adjustments when necessary • Provided service and equipment recommendations as per the assessment, and supported the clients in obtaining these when necessary• Supported clients in completing various applications, including for funding from the government, (ODSP), charitable organizations (i.e. March of Dimes), and for transportation services (Wheel Trans)•Assessed client's needs outside of the OT scope, providing referrals as necessary. Including but not limited to: ~physiotherapy (PT), speech-language pathology (SLP), assistive devices program (ADP) authorizer, the Acquired Brain Injury Community Network, and inpatient stroke rehabilitation• Ensured the client's goals had been addressed to the extent of the OT scope, and provided any necessary referrals or education regarding any future care, before discharging them from the caseload

• Provided personal in-home care and mobility assistance for one client with limited physical abilities including toileting, transportation, self and hygiene care, and household chores• Accompanied and assisted client in shopping, and various appointments• Followed direct instructions as well as initiating self-directed work• Assisted with weekly calculation of employee’s hours and writing cheques

*This position took place in the acute cardiac unit of Mississauga Hospital, with occasional practice in the cardiac care unit (CCU)*• Conducted functional assessments, including mobility and transfers, in collaboration with the unit physiotherapist (PT)• Performed and analyzed scoring of cognitive assessments, including the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE), the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and the Allen Tiles• Engaged patients in delirium prevention classes• Assigned patient ADL and cognitive retraining activities to the unit's Therapy Assistants• Participated in patient's discharge planning with the interprofessional team

*This position was based in Providence Health Care, however, approximately 25% of the role took place in several other hospitals in the area (i.e. Scarborough General Hospital)*• Critically appraised applications for the in- and out-patient referrals to ensure appropriate allocation of services• Promoted communication between Providence and referring healthcare professionals, as well as the patients, to maximize relevant information for referrals •Maintained trusting working partnerships with off-site hospitals to promote efficient patient flow from acute care to rehabilitation services

•Practiced within Slaight Centre Early Intervention Services; specifically the outpatient program for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis (population age range from 16-29)•Collaborated with Psychiatrists to support clients in recovery•Monitored mental status and conducted regular mental status exams and risk assessments•Supported clients in identifying and addressing psychosocial goals, including: -Developing and addressing education, volunteer, and employment goals -Access to /maintenance of education, employment, or training -Independent living & social skills, and non-pharmacological symptom management

•Support was provided to adults with developmental disabilities (one with dual diagnosis) of varying functional abilities in their community residence•Assisted permanent staff in the implementation of 'Personal Support Plans' for residents, of which there were 5-6 per home, that provided safe, meaningful, and professional care•Supported individuals in the development of independence, individual life skills, and decision-making•Assisted with personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, and feeding

•Directed daily functions for summer camp dedicated to enhancing literacy skills and preventing summer reading loss for children •Planned, coordinated, and executed weekly schedule, activities, and programming for campers • Maintained accurate program records, including daily attendance, weekly activity matrix, and weekly logs