Kayla Boychuk

Ptarmigan Day Hospital, The Summit Centre of Youth Resilience.

• Provided direct care in an outpatient setting to clients transitioning from mental health inpatient units back to their community.
• Conducted admission assessments with clients to gather case history.
• Group therapy facilitation with clients and families focused on health promotion and maintenance practices.

Mental Health Patient Care Unit, Alberta Children's Hospital

• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for children and adolescents with complex emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric difficulties.
• Utilized a trauma-informed and family-centered model of care to help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Provided patient and family education focusing on self-management, wellness, and safety.