Meirah Alkuhali

Conducted functional intake interviews, ROM/mobility screening, and motivational interviewing (OARS) to assess occupational performance and support goal setting for individuals living with chronic pain. Supported OT-led chronic pain education groups focused on pacing, graded exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene, mindful movement, and fear of movement. Facilitated referrals to community programs and support services through the TAPMI hub and other community resources to support discharge planning.

Student OT - Wasser Pain Clinic | Mount Sinai Hospital - Toronto, ON

(2025-04 - 2025-05)

• Conducted functional intake interviews, ROM/mobility screening, and motivational interviewing (OARS) to assess occupational performance and support goal setting for individuals living with chronic pain.
• Supported OT-led chronic pain education groups focused on pacing, graded exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene, mindful movement, and fear of movement.
• Facilitated referrals to community programs and support services through the TAPMI hub and other community resources to support discharge planning.

Student OT | Post-Acute (General Internal Medicine) & Complex Continuing Care - Toronto Grace Health Centre - Toronto, ON

(2025-10 - 2025-12)

• Supported medically complex clients with diverse physical, cognitive, and respiratory needs
• Assessed BADLs, functional mobility, and cognition (e.g. MoCA under supervision) to support safe participation and discharge planning
• Provided education on safe use of gait aids, functional transfers, pressure injury prevention, and mobility across various surfaces.
• Collaborated with PT students to deliver safe patient handling and mechanical lift education to nursing staff.
• Implemented cognitive and orientation strategies to support participation in daily activities for individuals with delirium and dementia.

Student OT | Multisystem Rehabilitation Unit - Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Centre, University Health Network - Toronto, ON

(2025-05 - 2025-06)

• Completed placement high-intensity inpatient rehabilitation unit serving adults with orthopedic, oncology, transplant, and other complex medical conditions.
• Conducted social history interviews and functional assessments to evaluate occupational performance, independence, and discharge needs.
• Assisted with transfer training, toileting, dressing retraining, and ADL suite assessments including bathtub and bed transfers
• Provided education on energy conservation, pacing, adaptive strategies, and safe mobility to support participation in daily activities and discharge planning.

Caregiver - Private Care - Hamilton, ON

(2018-09)

Foundation Intern - Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation - Hamilton, ON

(2024-01 - 2024-07)

Per Diem Exam Invigilator - Universal Exam Solutions (UExamS) - Hamilton, ON

(2023-10 - 2024-01)

EDI Project Support Assistant - McMaster University - Kinesiology Department - Hamilton, ON

(2022-07 - 2024-05)

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT) - Occupational Therapy - University of Toronto (2024-09 - 2026-08)

HBSc - Kinesiology, Minor Psychology, Certificate Rehabilitation Science - McMaster University (2018-01 - 2023-04)