Fieldwork (Level 3b): Mental Health at Port Hardy Mental Health & Substance Use Services (MHSU), Island Health (2026-03 – 2026-05)
OT Case Manager Role for MHSU clients with addiction and complex mental health needs. Developed personalized recovery plans using trauma-informed, strengths-based care to support clients' return to their communities.
- Evaluated functional and cognitive capacity with MoCA UPSA screenings. Completed suicide risk assessments, made safety plans, and arranged psychiatric referrals.
- Facilitated weekly early recovery and art therapy groups using Smart Recovery Principles. Coached clients in daily living, budgeting, planning, and job skills. Collaborated with outreach teams such as ACT, ICM, AOT, ICRT, Harm Reduction, and EPI practice community.
Fieldwork (Level 3a): Acute and Long-Term Care at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, Northern Health (2026-02 – 2026-03)
Student-led PRISM Model.
- Assessed daily living activities (ADLs), mobility, seating, and positioning for acute care patients. Used pressure mapping to prevent skin breakdown and aid recovery after surgery. Assisted the SLP during VFSS swallow studies.
- Created and implemented discharge plans, recommending home modifications and adaptive equipment to make patient transitions safer.
- Managed complex hospital repatriation and postoperative protocols for tissue flap surgery and wound care, focusing on strict flap protection, positioning restrictions, gradual progressive loading, seating and positioning and functional independence training. Worked closely with community OT, home, and support teams to maintain continuity of care, ensuring assistance with bathing, dressing, and other ADLs in the community.
Fieldwork (Level 2b): Outpatient Neurorehabilitation at GF Strong, Vancouver Coastal Health (2025-11 – 2025-12)
Student-led NMSK Clinic.
- Completed upper-extremity and neurocognitive assessments for clients with spinal cord injuries, stroke, ABI and neurodegenerative conditions to guide intervention.
- Implemented advanced interventions such as functional electrical stimulation (FES) for feeding, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain management, and custom splinting, along with home exercise programs.
- Prescribed specialized mobility equipment and managed complex seating and power wheelchair modifications and driving competency instruction.
Fieldwork (Level 2a): Complex Long-Term Care at Gateway Lodge Assisted Living and Complex Long-Term Care, Northern Health (2024-05 – 2024-06)
- Participated in care planning with various professionals and worked with dietitians and SLPs to support nutrition and feeding. Presented client cases during multidisciplinary care planning, care conferences and family meetings.
- Monitored risks of falls, skin breakdown, and cognitive decline using Scott Fall Risk, Braden Scale, and MoCA. Used results to develop personalized care plans and recommend equipment.
- Assessed lift, transfer, seating, and positioning needs using mat assessments and pressure mapping to keep prioritizing safety, comfort, and skin Integrity.
- Created intervention plans, equipment recommendations and provided letters of justification for funding. Facilitated group and individual exercise programs and created RA supervision plans.
Fieldwork (Level 1a): Geriatric Day Program at UHNBC, Outpatient (GATU) Geriatric Day Program, Northern Health (2024-01 – 2024-02)
- Facilitated evidence-based group exercise programs (SAIL) to improve balance, mobility, and strength to support continued aging in place.
- Conducted initial interviews and collected intake and discharge outcome measures (TUG, sit-to-stand, 10-meter walk test, Berg Balance Scale, Elder Mobility Scale) to inform individualized care plans.
Fieldwork (Level 1a): Pediatric Private Practice at Easy-OT Private Pediatric Practice (2024-01 – 2024-02)
Assisted with pediatric caseload, delivering neurodiversity-affirming OT for children with ASD, ADHD, and DCD to support development and school participation.
- Administered and interpreted standardized assessments (Beery VMI, Sensory Profile, BOT-2, M-ABC-2) to identify sensory-motor and motor planning needs.
- Designed play-based interventions to address fine/gross motor, coordination, and self-regulation skills; delivered virtual cognitive interventions for executive function. Provided parent and teacher coaching, translating clinical findings into practical home and classroom strategies.
Rehabilitation Assistant at Northern Therapy Services (2024-07 – 2025-05)
- Supported OT home assessments in remote offshore communities (Gitxaala, Lax K'wallams, Metlakatla) by conducting measurements for mobility aids, identifying fall risks, and documenting findings.
- Guided clients through PT-prescribed therapeutic exercises, safe ambulation and mobility, gait aid use, and post-surgical recovery at Wrinch Memorial Hospital.
- Delivered prescribed fine and gross motor interventions across Gitxsan schools, supporting handwriting, scissor use, and object manipulation under OT/PT supervision. Provided telehealth support as needed.
- Sourced pediatric equipment and coordinated vendor follow-up. Managed travel coordination for remote service delivery and digitization of client EHRs. Participated in grant writing for community-centred initiatives.
Occupational First Aid Attendant (Level 3) at West Coast Resorts (2018 – 2018)
Maintained solo rural (fly-in-fly out) OFA-3 attendant position providing ongoing patient care for 50 guests and 80 staff members.
- Delivered emergency medical interventions, advanced first aid, and coordinated helicopter evacuations.
- Collaborated with physicians to conduct basic diagnostic tests and manage complex injuries.
- Maintained WorkSafe documentation, created back-to-work plans, and purchased/managed equipment inventory.
