Heather Emerson
Port Stanley,ON
Summary
Having retired early from my career as an occupational therapist, I am energetic and motivated to apply myself to new roles. I learn quickly and bring excellent computer and communication skills. I am interested in opportunities for part-time, seasonal and casual work in the areas of customer service, gardening, materials management, quality assurance, and food handling.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Poll and Poll Deputy Returning Officer
Elections Ontario
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Helped maintain a respectful and orderly voting environment in accordance with guidelines from Elections Ontario
- Promoted a positive atmosphere among staff by fostering strong teamwork and collaboration throughout the election process.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing accessibility and voter concerns promptly and professionally
- Accurately entered and revised elector data using ebook and scanning technology as well as paperwork forms
Occupational Therapist
St. Joseph's Health Care
04.2010 - 01.2025
- Provided assessments and interventions to support adults living with persistent mental disorders
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- assisted clients and families with system navigation, skill development, symptom management using a client-centred approach
Occupational Therapist
Ontario Ministry of Health
05.1986 - 04.2010
- I provided full-time occupational therapy services in a variety of venues under the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Community and Social services.
- I organized and ran a day program for adults who had psychiatric illnesses involving various groups and activities including a collective kitchen, patient council, craft workshop, and various discussion and skill building programs
- I worked in a group home with adults with psychiatric disabilities, providing assessments,, support, and skill development opportunities
- I provided assessments and program opportunities in a rehabilitation environment for adults with brain injuries
- I provided assessment and individual programs for children with learning disabilities, minor motor problems, and autism within school and residential environments
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy Research
University of Western Ontario
London, ON04-1995
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Western Ontario
London, ON04-1985
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills including dealing with difficult people
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Physically fit and able to lift
- Strong ethics and integrity
- Good organization and problem-solving skills
- Desire and ability to learn new skills
- Enjoyment of outdoors, gardening, animal care, food preparation and customer service
- Good attention to accessibility, inclusion, and respectful communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Interests
Exercise, pet care, raising poultry and water fowl, perennial, annual, and vegetable gardening, reading, board games, crafts, community service
Timeline
Advanced Poll and Poll Deputy Returning Officer
Elections Ontario
02.2025 - 02.2025
Occupational Therapist
St. Joseph's Health Care
04.2010 - 01.2025
Occupational Therapist
Ontario Ministry of Health
05.1986 - 04.2010
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy Research
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Western Ontario
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