Kaley Dyrland
Kyle,SK
Summary
Passionate and dedicated occupational therapist who is highly motivated to continue the advocacy work and contribute to the education of occupational therapist in the province of Saskatchewan to meet the needs of the people who live, work and play here.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO and Occupational Therapist
Simple Joys Occupational Therapy
Kyle, Saskatchewan
03.2023 - Current
- Ensure regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Foster strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
- Manage financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Create positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Utilize standardized assessments and clinical observation to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Increase children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Develop a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
- Strengthen parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
Occupational Therapist
Autism Services
Saskatchewan Health Authority – Swift Current, SK
05.2017 - Current
- Provide assessment and evidenced based therapeutic interventions for individuals queried and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with parents, caregivers and others involved in child’s care to provide supports for students with challenges including fine and gross motor coordination, sensory processing, visual perceptual, executive functioning, emotional regulation, social skills, and other skills which may impact their ability to engage in learning and other activities of daily living.
- Educate and coach parents, caregivers, and staff involved in child’s daily life in ways to promote their engagement in activities of daily living.
- Identify occupational performance issues impacting learning and activities of daily living and assist in creating SMART goals during individual education plan (IEP) meetings within early learning centers.
- Participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Educate, coach and supervise student learning opportunities.
Occupational Therapist
Chinook School Division
Swift Current, SK
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Educate and coach teachers, educational assistants and parents about specific topic areas including sensory processing, fine and gross motor coordination, visual perception, and autism among other topics.
- Enhance student engagement in learning through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and strategies.
- Identify occupational performance issues impacting learning and activities of daily living and assist in creating SMART goals during individual intervention plan (IIP) meetings.
- Document student progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Youth Support Worker
DASCH, Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
10.2012 - 07.2014
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with team to provide support for youth with autism and other developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
- Educate and coach youth to develop skills they need to engage in daily activities such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, personal hygiene, and food preparation and provide opportunities for the youth to select and engage in leisure activities.
- Document daily activities, support youth when they are upset, and report incidents to Child and Family services.
Youth Residential Assistant Manager
DASCH, Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
10.2011 - 02.2012
- (In addition to Youth Support Worker responsibilities) Collaborated with team and youth to design meal and leisure plans that the youth enjoy
- Communicated effectively and collaborated with youths’ family and teachers
- Provided directions to staff, delegated tasks, monitored performance and provided constructive feedback to ensure a positive and effective support was provided to youth.
Youth Support Worker
DASCH, Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
10.2011 - 02.2012
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with team to provide support for youth with autism and other developmental disabilities in a residential setting
- Educate and coach youth to develop skills they need to engage in daily activities such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, personal hygiene, and food preparation and provide opportunities for the youth to select and engage in leisure activities
- Document daily activities, support youth when they are upset, and report incidents to Child and Family services.
Youth Respite Worker
Central Alberta Residence Society
Red Deer, AB
- Collaborated with youth with autism and other diagnoses to plan engaging recreational, developmental and entertainment activities.
- Engaged youth in leisure activities
- Provided support and managed behaviours through non-physical means
- Worked cooperatively and communicated effectively with parents and supervisor
- Recorded and submitted time sheets, logged activities and completed incident reports
- Enhanced family support systems by offering reliable respite services, allowing caregivers to take necessary breaks.
Youth Respite Worker
Private Contract for Respite Services
Rocky Mountain House, AB
- Provided daily support for female youth with Autism weekdays during daytime work
- Engaged youth in leisure activities.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, ensuring their comfort and security during respite care.
- Offered engaging activities that promoted mental stimulation and physical activity for clients during respite periods.
Education
Masters of Occupational Therapy -
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB10.2014
Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology – Sport Coaching -
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB07.2011
Diploma in Coaching and Sports Performance -
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB04.2009
Diploma in Adapted Physical Education -
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB04.2008
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Prioritization
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Canva
- Self Motivation
- Intervention Planning
- Clinical reasoning
- Document Management
- Time Management
- Strategic Visioning
Professional Development
- Feeding Matters – Kim Barthel, 2021
- Autism Matters – Kim Barthel
- Big Picture Feeding
- Seeing and Moving: A Visual Vestibular Course by Kim Barthel, 09/01/19
- Interoception by Kelly Mahler, Lacombe, Alberta
- Safe and Sound Protocol Training and Certification, 05/01/18
- Putting the Pieces Together – Kim Barthel, Edmonton, AB, 03/01/18
- From Eyesight to Insight: Visual and Vestibular Training, 11/01/16
- Social Thinking, Swift Current
Volunteer
Co-Chair for the Saskatchewan Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice Network - September 2016 to Present
Member of the CAOT-SK Advisory Committee - 2022 to Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CEO and Occupational Therapist
Simple Joys Occupational Therapy
03.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Autism Services
05.2017 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Chinook School Division
08.2014 - 05.2017
Youth Support Worker
DASCH, Inc.
10.2012 - 07.2014
Youth Residential Assistant Manager
DASCH, Inc.
10.2011 - 02.2012
Youth Support Worker
DASCH, Inc.
10.2011 - 02.2012
Youth Respite Worker
Central Alberta Residence Society
Youth Respite Worker
Private Contract for Respite Services
Masters of Occupational Therapy -
University of Manitoba
Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology – Sport Coaching -
University of Winnipeg
Diploma in Coaching and Sports Performance -
Red Deer College
Diploma in Adapted Physical Education -
Red Deer College