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Windsor, Ontario

Greater Niagara General Hospital

- Worked in a casual position in an acute care setting between an internal medicine, surgical/orthopedic, and acute stroke units throughout the Niagara Health Hospital Sites- Responsible for prescribing appropriate wheelchairs to patients customized to their seating needs- Collaborated with an interprofessional team including physiotherapists, nursing, social workers, medicine, etc.- Managed and prioritized patient caseload with little prep time; able to quickly adapt to dynamic situations- Identified occupational performance issues in self-care, productivity, and leisure with clients and formulate the appropriate treatment and discharge plans

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Worked as an Occupational Therapist on an Assertive Community Treatment team called IMPACT serving individuals in the community with persistent and complex mental health illness- Enable clients to achieve their maximum level of functional independence, facilitating their integration into the home, community and workplace- Experience navigating and collaborating with many community and government agencies- Monitor and assess client’s mental health status and provide ongoing evaluation of client progress and goals- Provide case management services and make appropriate referrals to optimize physical and mental functioning

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Centre

- Responsible for carrying out data analysis and data collection procedures on various projects surrounding rehabilitation - Experience submitting ethics applications, qualitative data analysis, and manuscript writing- General research-related administration tasks for research at the Intelligent Assistive Technology and Systems Lab and the TRI Home and Community Team

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Centre

Acquired Brain Injury Inpatient Neurocognitive Unit (10S)- Completed a 6 week placement under supervision of register a Occupational Therapist to develop professional behaviours and competencies- Performed initial screenings and interviews with patients with mild to severe brain injuries- Conducted a variety of standardized formal assessments with patients (i.e. Cognistat, RMBT-3, TEA)- Experience treating patients in areas of attention, memory, insight, and executive functioning- Participated and attended team rounds and family care meetings to discuss patient progress

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto General Hospital - General Internal Medicine- Worked on the General Internal Medicine unit under supervision of two Occupational Therapists- Independently performed initial assessments on a variety of populations including geriatric, palliative & oncology as well as experience performing cognitive assessments (i.e. MoCA, MMSE)- Proficient in medical documentation with professional standards; familiar with medical jargon terms- Collaborated with an interprofessional team including physiotherapists, nursing, social workers, medicine, etc.- Managed an independent caseload: evaluating physical and cognitive assessments and developing a discharge plan (equipment recommendations, CCAC and outpatient referrals)

Toronto Western Hospital

Toronto Western Hospital IMPACT Team (Community Mental Health)- Worked on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team serving individuals in the community with serious mental illness, focusing on a recovery-oriented approach to facilitate community living- Independently visited with many clients, run skills and social groups with clients - Developed a successful workout program for clients focusing on client participation and engagement- Familiar in navigating and working with many housing agencies, and community and government services for people with disabilities

Moshi, Tanzania

Paediatric Community Rehabilitation - Completed a 7 week placement under supervision of an Occupational Therapist to develop professional behaviours and competencies - Performed initial intake assessments, and review assessments on children with a variety of conditions such as cerebral palsy, cleft lip, low vision, delayed development, hydrocephalus, etc. - Performed wheelchair assessments which included identifying clients, measuring anatomical parts, evaluating prescriptions, and educating clients on proper use - Hands-on experience in treating congenital clubfoot via the Ponseti treatment method, including casting and manipulation, bracing, and proper care - Introduced and developed a Constraint-induced movement therapy protocol for the therapists and staff at the facility

Mcmaster University Health Sciences Centre

I conducted workplace inspections for a majority of the rooms in the Health Sciences Center including labs, offices, and public areas. I also kept record of all of the inspections conducted and manage them through a database. I was a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee for the building and have knowledge in educating people with office ergonomics.

Responsible for the construction of housing trusses and assisting clients one-on-one by obtaining their purchase. Also responsible for the maintenance of the lumber yard and assisted in the safe transportation of lumber around the property.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

Honours Kinesiology (B.Sc. Kinesiology), Kinesiology And Exercise Science