Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Practicum Experience
References
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Jessica Hunt

Langley,Canada

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated MScOT graduate with a strong foundation in patient care, rehabilitation, and community engagement. Experience in long-term care, hospital settings, and neurorehabilitation. Seeking a position to both utilize and improve upon clinical reasoning and professional development to better contribute to patient and family well-being.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long-Term Care Aide

Remember When Homecare
Halifax, Canada
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Deliver personal care to clients with dementia, enhancing their daily living and independence.
  • Facilitate daily activities for clients, fostering autonomy and improving quality of life.
  • Engage clients in meaningful activities to boost mental and emotional health.

Volunteer/Coordinator

Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia
Halifax, Canada
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with community programs and educational initiatives for caregivers and individuals with dementia.

Teaching Assistant

Acadia University
Wolfville, Canada
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in grading and tutoring, enhancing student understanding and engagement through tailored support.

Volunteer

Kinder Skills
Wolfville, Canada
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Supported preschool aged children in various activities, enhancing their social skills, motor development and encouraging teamwork.

SMILE volunteer

Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Program
  • Guided children with varying disabilities through a variety of activities and play based tasks

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy (MScOT) - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
05-2022

Skills

  • Communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Empathy
  • Strong intrapersonal skills
  • Motivated
  • Leadership
  • Dementia care
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • MoCA Certified, Proficient in cognitive assessment
  • Basic First Aid (Level C), 2023

Accomplishments

  • Entrance Scholarship Recipient, 2018
  • Dean's List, 2020-2022
  • Academic All-Canadian, 2020-2022, Student athlete with an A average
  • Coaches Award, 2020
  • Atlantic University Soccer Championship, 2021

Languages

  • English
  • French

Practicum Experience

Bedford Long-Term Care Facility 

May 2024-June 2024

  • Supported the assessment and implementation of client-centered care plans.
  • Facilitated interventions to promote independence in ADLs and improve quality of life.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support mobility, cognition, and psychosocial well-being.
  • Assisted with wheelchair provision and assessments.

Hants Community Hospital 

Jan 2025-Feb 2025 

  • Participated in acute care and rehabilitation services within a rural hospital setting.
  • Conducted assessments and contributed to discharge planning to promote safe return home.
  • Gained experience in medical documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

ABI and Neuro Rehab Team 

Mar 2025- Apr 2025 

  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans targeting functional recovery and community reintegration.
  • Lead group based therapies aimed at educating those about their experiences with different ABI's.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer/Coordinator

Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia
05.2023 - 05.2023

Teaching Assistant

Acadia University
09.2022 - 12.2022

Long-Term Care Aide

Remember When Homecare
01.2022 - 07.2025

Volunteer

Kinder Skills
09.2021 - 04.2022

SMILE volunteer

Acadia University
11.2019 - 04.2020

Master of Occupational Therapy (MScOT) - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Acadia University

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