Eilish Macquarrie, Ot Reg.(Ns) Email & Phone Number

Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

• Design, implement, and manage therapeutic rehabilitation programs for private, long term disability, worker’s compensation, and motor vehicle accident clients in coordination with a multidisciplinary team and relevant stakeholders.• Work closely with certified Occupational Therapists to provide client-centered care including cognitive assessments and rehabilitation, work simulation, education, and job site visits.• Conduct Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluations, Transferable Skills Analysis, Labour Market Research, and Vocational Rehabilitation services.

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

• Sales representative at weekly Farmer’s Markets in Mabou and Antigonish. • Engage with customers by providing product education and utilizing marketing techniques. • Manage inventory, finances, and operate Apple Square.

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

• Created a welcoming and fun environment at the 2017 Canadian Distillery of the Year by providing product education and individualized customer service.

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

• 7-week full-time Occupational Therapy placement in In-Patient Acute Care at St. Martha's Regional Hospital. • Completed a variety of screens, assessments, and interventions for a complex caseload including Stroke, Medical-Surgical, Progressive Care Unit, and Intensive Care Unit patients.• Educated patients on pressure sore management, hip precautions, energy conservation, assistive equipment, hand therapy exercises, activities of daily living, and instrumental activities of daily living.• Managed a small caseload with minimal supervision.• Contributed regularly to multidisciplinary team rounds, including the Regional Stroke Unit rounds.

Kilmarnock, United Kingdom

• 10-week part-time, role-emerging placement at Morven Day Centre, a community centre for adults living with mental health difficulties. • Established therapeutic rapport with service users to help increase confidence and self-esteem and provide support.• Educated service users on day structuring, coping strategies, and community resources.• Developed, implemented, and evaluated evidence-based music, exercise, and reminiscence programs.

Hamilton, United Kingdom

• 10-week part-time placement in In-Patient Mental Health Occupational Therapy at Udston Hospital, working on both advanced dementia and older adult functional mental health units.• Used evidence-based therapeutic interventions to encourage independence in self-care, productivity, and leisure across a complex caseload involving older adults living with chronic and severe mental illnesses.• Developed, implemented, and evaluated an evidence-based inclusive physical activity program.• Participated in regular multidisciplinary team meetings.

Johnstone, United Kingdom

• 7-week full-time placement in Adult Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy on a Social Work team. • Worked in conjunction with the Social Work team to assess, manage care, and implement practical, and cost-efficient interventions for community members of varying ages and functional levels.• Prescribed and educated clients on the use of assistive equipment.• Advocated on behalf of clients to team manager, using clinical reasoning to justify the provision ofequipment.

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

• Completed clerical duties with an emphasis on professionalism and exceptional customer service. • Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Lismore, Nova Scotia

• Summer employment for 4 years, working over 60 hours per week. • Worked in coordination with the Plant Manager to oversee 60+ employees.• Monitored the quality of seafood products processed for mass consumption to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies. • Participated in Canadian Food Inspection Agency and third-party audits to ensure compliance with established policies and safety procedures. • Completed daily thorough factory inspections, samples, and completed required documentation. • Extensive experience in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and helped to establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the factory.

Master Of Science - Ms, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: • Athletics team • Occupational Therapy Society • Recipient of an International Scholarship awarded.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Nutrition

Activities and Societies: • Varsity Track & Field team captain 2016

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Kinetics

Activities and Societies: • Varsity Track & Field team captain from 2013-2015 • BSc Major in Human Kinetics with a Minor in Human Nutrition