Lauren Painchaud

Occupational therapist with a passion for holistic well-being and an active lifestyle. Driven to embrace my helpful nature and strong interpersonal skills to support others in engaging in what is most important to them in life.

Occupational Therapist - Meridian Rehabilitation Consulting Inc. - Kelowna

(2024-02 - 2026-08)

• Executed comprehensive functional assessments to evaluate mobility, transfers, wheelchair seating, equipment needs, and environmental safety, leveraging clinical reasoning to formulate practical, person-centered recommendations.
• Partnered effectively within an interdisciplinary team to manage complex resident needs, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high-quality care in a dynamic setting.
• Analyzed developmental milestones and identified areas of concern, devising individualized, evidence-based intervention plans that were engaging, play-based, and tailored to each child's unique strengths and needs.
• Cultivated therapeutic relationships with children and families through patience, creativity, and clear communication, empowering caregivers with actionable strategies while maintaining a motivating and child-centered approach to therapy.

Recreation Aide - Glenmore Lodge, Sienna Senior Living - Kelowna

(2020-08 - 2021-07)

• Designed and executed recreation programs and procedures, encompassing cognitive and fitness group activities.
• Facilitated resident connections with family during COVID-19 by scheduling and coordinating window, in-person, and FaceTime visits.
• Modified activities inventively to accommodate diverse cognitive, physical, and emotional abilities, fostering resident participation.

Welcome Centre & Recovery College Support (Summer Student) - CMHA - Calgary

(2019-06 - 2019-08)

• Provided support to clients experiencing mental health and addiction challenges through one-on-one and group sessions.
• Co-facilitated Recovery College courses, including 'Anxiety' and 'Friendship,' assisting clients in exploring personal barriers and recovery strategies.
• Employed active listening and empathy to aid clients in identifying effective solutions to their challenges.

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy - University of Alberta (2021 - 2023)

Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Clinical Exercise Physiology - University of British Columbia Okanagan (2016 - 2020)