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I currently practice with Everyday OT out of Burnaby, BC. Since completing my masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2019, I have developed a diverse professional background that spans long-term care, pediatrics, and mental health services. My extensive experience has fostered a strong commitment to supporting neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism and PDA traits.I use a child-led, play-based approach in my practice, focusing on building a strengths-based relationship and mutual regulation as the foundation for effective therapy. I incorporate a range of techniques, including trauma-informed care, PDA-informed strategies, the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) model, motivational interviewing, and sensory processing supports. This eclectic approach ensures that therapy is both holistic and personalized, addressing each client's unique needs and preferences.My therapeutic philosophy centers on creating a comfortable and supportive environment where clients feel safe and understood. I start sessions with activities that align with clients' interests and comfort levels, building trust and rapport before focusing on specific goals. This method is especially beneficial for individuals who have had challenging experiences with therapy in the past.Flexibility is a hallmark of my practice. I understand that plans and needs can change, and I am adept at adjusting my approach to meet the current needs of my clients, whether due to shifts in sleep patterns, mental health, or emerging interests. I offer services in-clinic, in-home, and via telehealth to accommodate a wide range of needs and preferences.Outside of work, I am deeply engaged in aerial arts, which allows me to explore movement and expressiveness in unique ways. I also enjoy video games, learning new art projects, and exploring the outdoors. My love for the outdoors, rooted in my upbringing on the East Coast, remains a significant part of my life in British Columbia, where I embrace the natural beauty and adventure opportunities available.
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Occupational TherapistEveryday OtBurnaby, Bc, Ca
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Occupational TherapistEverydayot Jul 2022 - PresentBritish Columbia, CanadaThis position allows for further developing individual referral work in neurodiverse pediatrics. This position is hybrid with some support delivered in person and some remotely. - suppporting a neurodiverse caseload throughout British Columbia (in person catchment Vancouver-Abbotsford) - 1 to 1 sessions, either virtual or in person depending on client needs- areas of focus include client driven goal setting, family/care team meetings, CO-OP, sensory assessment and strategies, and executive function supports
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Restaurant ServerThe Table Bistro May 2022 - Jul 2023Abbotsford, British Columbia, CanadaThis job allows for balance between the heavier OT positions I have, and applies the 11 years of food service experience that I have. It is a great team to work for and great food and drinks to serve. - managing a section of 4-7 tables and 12-24 seats at a small bistro restaurant - upholding high standards for customer service and team work - cash management within each shift -
General Psychiatry Unit - Occupational TherapistFraser Health Authority Mar 2022 - Oct 2022Abbotsford, British Columbia, CanadaThis position allows for collaboration with another OT, and co-running a full program of activities. A key focus for this contract has been updating resources and materials, re-starting a new program after COVID paused many groups, and creating a sensory room. - co-running a program of 4-6 groups a day for a 28-bed inpatient mental health unit - attending meetings for unit staff, department staff, and case management meetings as needed. Typically 2-4 meetings a week. - functional and cognitive assessments on a referral basis - with OT colleague, completion of a sensory room project to turn a relaxation space into a mental health focused sensory space (research, project proposal, briefing note, and setting up space)- reorganizing and optimizing all storage areas used by previous OT's - group program included: social outings and recreation focused groups like bingo, karaoke, and other events. Occupation focused groups like exercise, art, writing/journaling, cooking, and baking. As well as wellness groups such as time management, mindfulness education, sensory strategies for mental health, and stages of change in goal setting. - clients welcome to drop in to the OT office for questions, support- posters and information sheets updated to include current groups, services, and supplies available through OT supports - evening/weekend programming provided through paper based activities, and activity bins for other staff to support -
Community Mental Health - Occupational TherapistFraser Health Authority Sep 2021 - Apr 2022Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaThis position allowed me to gain experience with functional assessments, which are common in mental health OT generally, as well as get to know the community mental health sites across the lower mainland. - community mental health coverage provided for Burnaby, Surrey, and TriCities through Fraser Health - this position focused on functional assessments in these communities - I worked with the OT lead at one of the sites to update the assessment process, combining the applications these assessments helped inform with a process from a previous therapist
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Paediatric Occupational TherapistTinyeye Therapy Services Feb 2020 - Jun 2022RemoteAs an OT with TinyEYE I am servicing a remote caseload of private and school-based paediatric clients ranging from ages 5-18 with varied physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. Through live video, I complete formal and informal assessments, work in a consultative and direct therapy model, and provide caregiver support. I take a top-down approach as much as possible (i.e., focusing on the activity they can’t do instead of the reason why they can’t do it), focus on motivation strategies for participation in and between sessions and then use bottom-up approaches as needed to build skills for actual occupations. I have used direct therapy, parent coaching, and consulted for my part-time caseload. I also have experience with formal and informal assessments, I use assessments conscientiously where I only use formal assessments when the data has therapeutic value.This position allowed me to figure out how I practice as an OT. I had little support and was a new therapist, and this meant that I had to figure a lot of ways of practicing out on my own. It was challenging but I now know that I practice through child driven goals first and focus on self-regulation and willing participation before goal based work. - working fully remotely in a telehealth role - clients were all children and youth ages 4-18 with most clients receiving services through autism funding - the caseload was a mix of in-person schools and homeschooled children - goal areas included: fine motor and writing/typing, executive function strategies, increasing attention and participation -
Occupational TherapistSalius Dec 2020 - Oct 2021Abbotsford, British Columbia, CanadaThis position allowed me to gain experience in physical health OT and to work independently as a clinician within multiple sites. I was able to create systems that helped meet more of the demands of the large caseload.- running a rehab program/deparment at three longterm care sites (total caseload of 180 beds). - referrals included: equipment referrals for maintenance, assessment, and/or funding applications. Mobility, safety, and skin condition assessments. - consulted with and faciliated virtual physiotherapy referrals - completed exercise programs provided by the physiotherapy assessments - education session created and provided regarding skin safety in longterm care - created systems for quarterly and yearly assessments, equipment maintenance, and audits - case management skills -
English Second Language TeacherVipkid Dec 2019 - Dec 2020RemoteThis position allowed me to use my teaching skills from Cadets, and live with family during the lockdowns at the start of COVID. - following lesson plans provided by VIPkid and adapting the instruction to the age and english abilities of the child - marketing self as an instructor - client retention - remote work skills like video sessions, online activities, and note taking while teaching As an Online ESL teacher I am supporting children at their level of English to practice speaking, writing, and reading. I have taught children ages 3-16 within this position. Working 1-1 with children has developed my communication skills via video, adapting language to the level of the student, and developing rapport in a short amount of time as lessons as 25 minutes. -
Occupational TherapistInterior Health Authority Oct 2019 - Nov 2019Oliver, British ColumbiaI worked briefly as a casual Occupational Therapist in Long-term care supporting Long-term care at McKinney Place and Sunnybank Centre as well as convalescent care at Sunnybank Centre. In this position, I completed referrals for pressure sore treatment, provided mobility equipment, provided activity recommendations, completed cognitive assessments, and assisted the team with discharge planning. -
Clinical Placement: Mental Health And AddictonsFraser Health Authority Jun 2019 - Aug 2019Burnaby, British ColumbiaFor my final placement I was responsible for managing a caseload of individuals living in the community as well as planning and implementing group sessions in the in-patient mental health unit.One benefit of this placement was the ability to provide support in the community and natural environment when that was best for the client. The clients I worked with had many goal areas including side-by-side support relating to anxiety, support for occupation resumption after in-patient care including resume writing, debt reduction, and education pathways, and there were also in-depth multi-part functional assessments as part of this role.
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BaristaStarbucks May 2017 - Jun 2019Kingston, OntarioThroughout graduate school, I worked part-time as a barista. Here I worked as part of a team to provide food service and connect with customers. I enjoyed working at Starbucks as I got to connect with the community and be someone for a coworker or customer to talk to. I enjoy cooking and adapting recipes, and the adaptability of making drinks was so much fun. -
Community Developement Placement: Resource Guide DevelopmentAddictions And Mental Health - Kingston, Fronenac, Lennox And Addington Jan 2019 - Apr 2019Napanee, OntarioTo complete this project my placement partner and I worked directly with the target users of the guide, local clinicians, and many resources listed in the guide to create a comprehensive and user friendly document. We then beta-tested and launched the resource to support individuals accessing mental health services with connection to other supports and services in the community.
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Clinical Placement: Alternative Education And Life SkillsNova'S Ark Charity Oct 2018 - Dec 2018Oshawa, OntarioAt this unique placement, I assisted in creating and implementing individualized group programming for guests ages 5-18 as well as managing a caseload of 7 guests for OT specific sessions. Nova's Ark provides highly individualized group and 1-1 therapy through creative, educational, life-skills, and animal assisted therapy activities.This placement taught me a lot about what adapting programming can look like when the focus is on participation and engagement before the activity. Each guest would participate in their own way to make a beautiful group dynamic. In the second half of my placement, I planned groups focused on a winter theme as well as life-skills programming specifically for the older guests there. Since completing my placement, I have visited Nova's Ark to volunteer twice for a few hours and connect with the staff and guests there. I can't speak highly enough about the amazing space that Nova's Ark is for staff, students, guests, and countless animals.
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Clinical Placement: Stroke RehabBelleville General Hospital Jan 2018 - Mar 2018Belleville, OntarioThis was my first OT placement and I had the opportunity to work mostly in in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation for stroke. I was also able to shadow many other OT roles from ER care to homecare. This placement allowed for me to observe the entire healthcare process and focus on the long-term rehabilitation that my preceptors worked directly within.
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Private Support WorkerIndividual Family Feb 2017 - Aug 2017New BrunswickBetween degrees I had the unforgettable opportunity to support an individual within their daily life as a live-in support worker. This family provided a meaning focused and occupation focused daily life to their daughter, my client, without labeling it as such. Working 1-1, providing physical support for all aspects of daily life, and working within the family unit prepared me for working as a client-centred OT.
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Psychology And Gerontology
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