Gaby Lechner Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Presently working on the ALC and acute mental health unitsAlternate Level of Care Unit (ALC)- Determine patients' level of independence and care needs using standardized and functional BADL and IADL assessments to inform disposition planning- Monitor patients' ongoing equipment needs while on unit, including wheelchairs and specialty therapeutic mattresses for pressure injury prevention and management- Work with and assign tasks to the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) to… Show more Presently working on the ALC and acute mental health unitsAlternate Level of Care Unit (ALC)- Determine patients' level of independence and care needs using standardized and functional BADL and IADL assessments to inform disposition planning- Monitor patients' ongoing equipment needs while on unit, including wheelchairs and specialty therapeutic mattresses for pressure injury prevention and management- Work with and assign tasks to the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) to meet patient needs while on the unit- Attend multidisciplinary rounds and family meetings- Assist patients and their caregivers in determining and obtaining all equipment necessary for a safe transition from hospital to their discharge location- Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary unit team, equipment vendors, HCCSS, retirement homes, and LTC homesAcute Mental Health- Facilitate life skills and mindfulness groups for patients - Complete BADL and IADL assessments (e.g. kitchen assessment, Verbal Reasoning Subtest, Independent Living Scales, Financial Assessment and Capacity Test) to inform patients’ care needs while in hospital and upon discharge - Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to determine appropriate discharge destination Show less

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

- Assess clients in the community and provide intervention around home and community safety, mobility, transfers, and ADL/IADL performance
- Work in collaboration with HCCSS care coordinators, equipment vendors, and other community HCPs to achieve client goals
- Assist with funding applications to March of Dimes, Special Supports Hamilton, ODSP, and WSIB for equipment and home modifications

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Year 2 clinical placement serving primarily adults and older adults with various health conditions Hamilton- Provide in-person community visits and virtual support to caregivers through the Care for Caregivers program- Assess clients for home safety and equipment referrals- Liaise with vendors and funding agencies to acquire equipment for clients- Provide additional resources, training, and education to clients and caregivers as needed

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Year 2 clinical placement at the Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic (St. Joseph's West 5th). Serving adults and older adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder- Provided case management to a partial caseload of clients- Co-facilitated newsletter, cognitive exercise, volleyball, and CBT groups with multi-disciplinary staff- Created and co-facilitated sleep hygiene lunch and learn session for clients- Attended medical appointments (family doctor, dentist, denturist) in… Show more Year 2 clinical placement at the Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic (St. Joseph's West 5th). Serving adults and older adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder- Provided case management to a partial caseload of clients- Co-facilitated newsletter, cognitive exercise, volleyball, and CBT groups with multi-disciplinary staff- Created and co-facilitated sleep hygiene lunch and learn session for clients- Attended medical appointments (family doctor, dentist, denturist) in the community with clients, advocated for their healthcare needs, and assisted with knowledge translation as needed- Ensured client medications were delivered on time to the clinic by community pharmacies, and followed up with pharmacies as needed- Assisted clients with filling out ODSP Mandatory Special Necessities Benefit Request Form - Worked in collaboration with various healthcare providers, including fellow occupational therapists, social work, therapeutic recreation, and nursing Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Special Needs Summer Camp for children, youth, and young adults with diagnoses such as autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy- Adapted summer camp programming to the individualized needs of participants- Efficiently completed detailed incident reports- Updated participant profiles to accurately represent each participants' needs- Provided regular updates to caregivers at the start and end of the camp day- Worked collaboratively with fellow leaders and supervisors

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Clinical placement on the Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. Serving adults and older adults who experienced a stroke, acquired brain injury, or amputation- Conducted ADL and IADL observational assessments (cooking, bathing, dressing, grocery shopping)- Other assessment experience: MoCA, Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test, Independent Living Scales, Motor-Free Visual Perception Test, Trails A & B, ROM, bisecting line test, MMT, 9-hole Peg Test, Box and Blocks Test, dynamometry, sensory… Show more Clinical placement on the Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. Serving adults and older adults who experienced a stroke, acquired brain injury, or amputation- Conducted ADL and IADL observational assessments (cooking, bathing, dressing, grocery shopping)- Other assessment experience: MoCA, Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test, Independent Living Scales, Motor-Free Visual Perception Test, Trails A & B, ROM, bisecting line test, MMT, 9-hole Peg Test, Box and Blocks Test, dynamometry, sensory testing- Independently designed and carried out treatment plans to support patients in physical, cognitive, and visual perceptual recovery- Provided patients with education and training on how to safely get dressed and bathe with and without assistive devices- Provided patients with education and training on how to safely complete transfers with and without mobility devices- Worked in collaboration with OT assistants and fellow OTs Show less

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Clinical placement on the Acute Neurology, Nephrology, and Endocrinology Unit. Serving adults and older adults who recently experienced a stroke or fall- Completed ADL and IADL observational assessments (dressing, bathing, making tea)- Other assessment experience: MoCA, MMSE, Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS), MMT, ROM- Supported patients in their recovery through exercises, ADL training, and transfer training- Completed referrals for LHIN services upon… Show more Clinical placement on the Acute Neurology, Nephrology, and Endocrinology Unit. Serving adults and older adults who recently experienced a stroke or fall- Completed ADL and IADL observational assessments (dressing, bathing, making tea)- Other assessment experience: MoCA, MMSE, Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS), MMT, ROM- Supported patients in their recovery through exercises, ADL training, and transfer training- Completed referrals for LHIN services upon patients' discharge- Worked in collaboration with OT assistant and physiotherapists Show less

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

- Made and answered phone calls and emails- Organized schedules of clinicians and scheduled appointments- Prepared invoices and processed payments for appointments- Supported volunteers as needed

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Undergraduate teaching assistant for introductory linguistics course LING 1Z03 - Prepared teaching material for and led weekly tutorials for two separate classes of international students - Attended weekly course management meetings with professor and fellow teaching assistants- Provided additional student consultation via email and weekly office hours

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Undergraduate teaching assistant for introductory linguistics course LING 1A03- Prepared teaching material for and led weekly tutorials for two separate classes - Attended weekly course management meetings with professor and fellow teaching assistants- Provided additional student consultation via email and online course portal- Marked assignments and exams

Master Of Science, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Double Major In Linguistics And Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour