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Christine Wells

Christine Wells

Salt Spring Island,BC

Summary

Experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in school-based, skilled nursing, and hospital settings. Skilled in administering assessments and delivering individualized, goal-oriented interventions across pediatric and adult populations in various settings. Accomplished at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, educating staff, students and their families and promoting functional independence through evidence-based practice.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Occupational Therapist

Glendora Unified School District
07.2010 - 10.2025
  • Developed a school based occupational therapy department for the district including caseload management systems, documentation workflows and a sensory clinic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop customized treatment plans for diverse student populations within special education.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations and administered assessments to determine student's functional needs related to fine motor, visual motor, self care, self regulation and sensory processing.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote student participation, independence and access to school curriculum.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of student progress and treatment outcomes in compliance with state and federal requirements.
  • Participated in continuing education workshops to stay current with occupational therapy practices and innovations.
  • Led workshops for colleagues on emerging occupational therapy practices, encouraging continued professional development within the department.
  • Performed assistive technology assessments, device trials and training.

Occupational Therapist

Claremont Care Center
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Evaluated patient needs to develop personalized treatment plans for rehabilitation.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' physical and cognitive abilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies and outcomes.
  • Conducted regular assessments to track patient progress and adjust therapy techniques accordingly.

Occupational Therapist

City of Hope Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2010
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care.
  • Educated patients on adaptive equipment usage, energy conservation techniques and exercise strategies, increasing patient independence in daily activities.

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda California

Skills

  • Advanced assessment administration
  • Client-centered, student focused therapy
  • Activity analysis
  • Fine, gross and visual motor skills development, play skills
  • Self regulation and social skills
  • Sensory integration advanced training
  • Assistive technology assessment, use and training
  • Parent, student and staff training and education
  • Classroom/environmental accommodations and modifications
  • Tele-Therapy assessments and treatment sessions

Certification

  • Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC)
  • OTR/L-NBCOT registered and licensed in California
  • Ayres Sensory Integration theory, assessment and practice.

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Claremont Care Center
06.2017 - 04.2019

Senior Occupational Therapist

Glendora Unified School District
07.2010 - 10.2025

Occupational Therapist

City of Hope Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2010

Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Loma Linda University

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