Melody Chan Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, BC, CA

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Thunder Bay, Ontario

• Design and implement groups to facilitate clients’ engagement in occupation, community participation and skill development using models of community-building practice and recovery
• Conduct needs assessments and gather client and staff perspectives to inform a client centred approach in programs and groups planning
• Effectively address clients’ physical, cognitive, social, occupational and environmental needs from a recovery, strength-based and holistic approach

Toronto, ON

• Conducted various cognitive, perceptual, sensory, physical and functional assessments and analyzed results to appropriate formulate treatment plan and goals
• Formulated appropriate and meaningful plan of care, treatment and discharge plan in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary team
• Collaborated with supervising therapist and client in individual therapy sessions to address difficulties and to improve the functioning and occupational performance of patients

1001 Queen St West, Toronto

• Co-facilitated group treatment sessions, applying principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and mindfulness
• Designed and executed treatment and discharge plans for behavioural activation, daily structure and reintegration into community and workplace
• Collaborate with supervising therapist and client in individual sessions using solution focused therapy, problem-solving techniques and motivational interviewing approaches

Toronto, Canada Area

• Conducted initial assessments and provided treatment and necessary aids to encourage patient progress to baseline functioning
• Formulated safe discharge plan with community supports for patients in collaboration with supervising therapist and health care team
• Gained practical and clinical OT skills and knowledge in assessment, patient interactions and discharge planning within a hospital environment

Waterloo, ON

• Provided support to members for after hours requests and emergencies calls
• Collaborated with Property Manager to resolve member issues and disputes, as well as onsite maintenance problems

Burnaby, B.C.

• Assisted the Marketing Director in advertising the company’s realty classes and services; increased registration of classes by 20%
• Maintained company website and Chinese social media sites, such as Weibo and RenRen
• Provided administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the company’s daily activities

• Organized a three day internal trade show to display the teamwork and collaboration of the departments within the company
• Represented AECL at scheduled internal and external community events through involvement in scheduling activity, event pre-work, set-up and event participation
• Drafted and created posters and other communications materials for internal and external audiences

• Designed and administered recreational programs to further increase the physical, social and mental health of seniors
• Organized monthly events to engage clients with the community, such as a day trip to the local aquarium and park
• Advertised and marketed the center’s offerings to retirement residences and community centers to increase clientele

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Dragonboat, International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation, Community Relations Committee

Bachelor Of Science, Health Studies And Gerontology

Activities and Societies: Fashion for Change, Engineers Without Borders, AHSUM Executive Team, WCRI Community Engagement Guide, UW.

Dogwood Diploma

Activities and Societies: drama, yearbook committee