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Jenny Finnegan

Burnaby,BC

Summary

Instructor and Occupational Therapist with excellent interpersonal and leaderships skills. Committed to delivering high quality care through ongoing knowledge translation and facilitation of psychologically safe working and learning environments for Fraser Health teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist & Informal Practice Leader

Children Service Resource, Fraser Health, B.C
05.2017 - Current
  • Provided education to families and school teams to ensure understanding of student medical needs and risks; to maximize independence, integration & equity; and ensure student safety at school, at home and in the community.
  • Facilitated consultation between families, school teams and interdisciplinary care teams ensuring quality of care in complex situations.
  • Collaborated with maintenance, building and design teams during the construction of new schools to ensure universal accessibility.
  • Represented CSRT at FH Leadership meetings.
  • Represented CSRT at the BC Director of OT meetings
  • Liaised with Clinical Practice Leaders for Home Health, HSCL and CLBC to ensure CSRT has access to offered education
  • Provided the Rehab specific training for processes and procedures (referral/ intake/ charting/ reporting) during the orientation of new staff.
  • Liaised with School District leadership regarding complex CSRT cases
  • Liaised with School District Leadership and Maintenance regarding large equipment purchases, maintenance and moves.

Instructor - Educational Assistant Diploma Program

Burnaby Community & Continuing Education
05.2022 - Current
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.

Workshop Presenter

School District 41
02.2020 - Current
  • Implemented principals of adult learning to update and deliver a curriculum called "Principals of Printing".
  • Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.

Public Representative

BC College of Midwives
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Provided consultation to the BCCM's Registration Committee for 7 years.
  • Reviewed policy changes, and inter-provincial and international reciprocity requests to ensure transferable skills adhered to the BC Provincial Colledge requirements.


Burnaby Home Health – Fraser Health, B.C
08.2013 - 03.2017

Richmond Continuing Care – Vancouver Coastal Health
08.2006 - 08.2013

Education

Master of Science - Master of Health Leadership And Policy

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

York University

Skills

  • Versed in use of the ADDIE model of instructional design
  • Leadership experience as interim CSRT Team Leader (Jan 2023 -May 2023)
  • Team representative at Director of Occupational Therapy regional meetings
  • Collaborative, Organized and Efficient
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Certification

  • Clinical Educator Pathway Level 1 (Jan 2022)
  • Clinical Educator Pathway Level 2 (June 2022)
  • Performance Management Certification ( July 2022)
  • Excel Fundamentals 1 (July 2022)
  • Excel Fundamentals 2 (Aug 2022)
  • Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities – Digital Conference (Feb. 2022)
  • Pediatric Symposium by the BC Association for Child Development (May 2021)
  • Taking Care of Diabetes at School- Fraser Health Online Certificate (Dec 2021)



Timeline

Instructor - Educational Assistant Diploma Program

Burnaby Community & Continuing Education
05.2022 - Current

Workshop Presenter

School District 41
02.2020 - Current

Occupational Therapist & Informal Practice Leader

Children Service Resource, Fraser Health, B.C
05.2017 - Current

Burnaby Home Health – Fraser Health, B.C
08.2013 - 03.2017

Public Representative

BC College of Midwives
01.2011 - 01.2018

Richmond Continuing Care – Vancouver Coastal Health
08.2006 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Master of Health Leadership And Policy

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

York University

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