Skilled Occupational Therapist with diverse experience in community, acute care rehabilitation and long-term care. Assessments and recommendations of home healthcare equipment and specialized seating, assisting for funding, resources; advocating clients and coordinate with vendor in the community.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist 1
Alberta Health Services - RDRHC
Red Deer, Alberta
08.2023 - Current
Provide Occupational Therapy service in acute care in different unit (Medical, Cardiology, Orthopedic, Neurology, Oncology)
Developed individualized treatment plans and coordinated discharge planning to facilitate patient transitions.
Recommended appropriate home healthcare equipment and wheelchairs to enhance patient independence post-discharge.
Coordinated community service referrals and rehabilitation resources to optimize patient care continuity.
SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY, CORNERSTONE THERAPIES
YORKTON, SK
11.2014 - 06.2023
Provided OT assessment and services in acute care, ICU, community, and LTC settings, focusing on ADL, cognitive, physical, mobility, and equipment needs.
Conducted home visits to assess patient needs and recommend appropriate services. and recommending of home health equipment and mobility aid/wheelchairs. Liaising with funding resources - Saskabilities, NIHB and WCB.
Measured and prescribed lower extremity compression garments to enhance patient comfort and mobility.
Assessed patients and recommended interventions within Geriatric Resource and Intervention Team to address behavior and psychological symptoms of dementia.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
ACHIEVA HEALTH
, ONTARIO
02.2011 - 11.2014
Conducted OT assessments and services for clients in long-term care facility, focusing on cognitive evaluation, mobility retraining, and ADL support to enhance patient independence and facilitate discharge planning.
Evaluated and recommended assistive devices, including mobility aids and specialized wheelchairs, collaborating with vendors to ensure optimal client care and accessibility.
Evaluated patient function and developed individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
Delivered therapeutic activities to improve daily living and work-related skills.
Documented patient progress in electronic health records following Achieva Health standards.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
KINGS REHABILITATION SERVICES
, ONTARIO
02.2011 - 05.2011
Performed OT assessments and delivered tailored interventions to enhance client independence in long-term care facility.
Evaluated patient function and mobility using standardized occupational therapy assessments.
Developed individualized treatment plans for daily living and workplace activities.
Provided therapy interventions supporting hand strength, coordination, and range of motion.
SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
HAMAD MEDICAL CORPORATION
Doha, QATAR
10.2001 - 05.2010
Delivered sub-acute rehabilitation services to adults with neurological and medical surgical conditions, improving patient mobility and recovery outcomes in a clinical setting.
Acted as equipment specialist, designing and implementing specialized seating and equipment solutions for clients with neurological conditions to enhance daily living and functional independence.
Assessed clients at Saskatchewan Health Authority Cornerstone Therapies for occupational performance needs.
Developed individualized treatment plans using rehabilitation goals and client priorities.
Delivered therapy interventions for mobility, self-care, and daily living activities.
Education
BSC - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP
PHIL.
03-2000
CERTIFICATE - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
MANILA DOCTORS COLLEGE
PHIL.
03-1993
Skills
Clinical experience
Geriatric assessment
Specialized Seating/Home health care equipment
Alberta Aids to Daily Living Authorizer
Garment assessment
Driving assessment
Basic Life Support (health region)
MOCA certification
PIECES training
Splinting techniques
Electronic documentation
Personal Information
Title: OT REG (AB)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist 1
Alberta Health Services - RDRHC
08.2023 - Current
SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY, CORNERSTONE THERAPIES