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Kitchener, Canada Area

Waterloo, Ontario

Waterloo, Ontario

• Professionally interacted with participants while performing balance analysis and Functional Fitness Assessments on over 30 elderly participants• Supervised and mentored 10 undergrad students in preparing research questions, methodologies and collections • Collected and calibrated measurement equipment; EMG, Force plates, EEG, ECG and Eye Tracker while carrying out experimental research examining effects of aerobic exercise on cognition• Entered and analyzed data involving identification of EMG onsets in reaction to a stimulus, and Eye Tracker analysis• Developed protocols and collected data testing cognitive demand of asymmetric exercise with stroke patients and functional balance assessments

Burlington, Ontario

Responsibilities:• Prescribed and instructed individualized exercise routines based on client goals, condition and injury mechanism to promote joint stability, range of motion or muscular strength • Researched and observed assessment/diagnosis techniques to better understand injury pathways, progressions with various sports and occupational related injuries• Administered Laser therapy (Bioflex and Theralase Machines), Ultrasound, IFC, contract-relax modalities to patients to reduce pain, inflammation and promote recovery• Independently acquired clients and conducted office ergonomic assessments for several facilities

Mississauga, Ontario

Schlegel Village's mission is to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community, with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident. The Program for Active Living is a joint project between Schlegel Villages and the University of Waterloo. The primary goal is to enhance the quality of life of our residents by maintaining or increasing functional independence. This is achieved through the collaborative effort between a full-time, on-site Kinesiologist, and the contracted Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy services.Responsibilities:• Lead exercise classes for 5-20 residents with physical and cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, aphasia and dystonia to increase functional ability in the home• Assessed resident ambulation and lift/transfer status to ensure proper use of aids and encourage safe behaviors for both the residents and nursing staff• Coached residents one-on-one through rehabilitative exercise and strengthening programs; as well as task oriented exercises for residents with cognitive and fine motor impairments• Acted as Interim Kinesiologist providing Quality Improvement initiatives resulting in a reduction of falls and restraint usage within the home • Coordinated OT, PT and nursing teams to address falls, injuries or changes in patient physical status while collaborating on assessments to ensure patient mobility within the facility

Guelph, Ontario

Responsibilities:• Evaluated ergonomic risk by assessing plant and office areas at high risk of injury due to repetitive movement, excessive loads and poor postures resulting in a reduction of injury• Designed workstation/machinery layouts and implemented ergonomic aide devices resulting in reduced injury occurrence and increased efficiency• Conducted presentations on stretching and the importance of ergonomics in industry educating employees on safe manual handling and methods to reduce injury including daily warm up routines• Created Physical Demand Analysis’s (PDAs) and Physical Demands Descriptions (PDDs) for various positions in manufacturing/factory environments requiring extensive quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis• Collaborated and consulted with engineers, sales representatives and plant personnel on purchases and ergonomic machine layout designs

Toronto, Canada

Responsibilities:• Evaluated hazards in the workplace, performed risk assessments and provided potential controls of hazards to reduce injury and create awareness• Designed and produced Job Specific Training & Hazard Awareness forms for over 100 plant positions by observing and interviewing workers to supply job training and understanding of risks to plant personnel• Assessed office work stations to ensure ergonomic efficiency and performed Physical Demand Analysis (PDA) of over 50 factory positions• Recommended and assessed accommodated duties for injured workers in WSIB claims, provided rehabilitation programs and ongoing return to work evaluations • Organized and standardized office Health and Safety protocols, created policies and developed time management skills through completing tasks with strict deadlines

Master'S Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc), Honours Co-Op Kinesiology

The program at Waterloo is very knowledge based, focusing on a strong background in various aspects of health, physiology, and science.

Masters Of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist