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.
