Over 500 hours direct clinical experience in fast-paced healthcare settings
Current and growing knowledge of full audiometric test battery; patient counselling strategies; hearing aid technology and sales acumen
Strong troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills
Quick and engaged learner with a keen interest in further developing technical skills related to hearing aids and diagnostic equipment
Excellent communicator
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Conestoga College
09.2023 - Current
Production Associate
DENSO
01.2023 - Current
Assemble automotive HVAC components in timed environment to a high degree of quality
Achieves and exceeds performance metrics tracked by employer software
Work with small parts requiring highly precise, yet efficient workflow
Responsible for quality assurance of end product: operational functionality; part quality
Chosen by Team Leader to become certified trainer for new and current employees (DJI Cert.)
Communicative Disorders Assistant
The Speech Associates
09.2022 - 12.2022
Provided 1 on 1, in-home communication therapy services
Specialized in pediatric play-based therapy; typically working with non-verbal/low expressive kiddos
Counselled parents on best practices related to: ABA, AAC and effective interactional/communicational strategies
Provided parents with personalized educational materials, developmentally appropriate toys and client specific AAC tools to enrich interaction
Practicum Student
Hamilton Health Sciences - Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre, Developmental Ped. and Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 04.2022
Member of Specialized Developmental and Behavioural Services unit (SDBS) - Created therapy materials; independently planned sessions; provided parents with feedback and resources
Attended and co-instructed educational workshops: More than Words, Visuals (PCS/PECS) Workshop
Caseload was made up of children primarily between the ages of 2-4 years with complex behavioural and/or communicational challenges
Practicum Student
Hamilton Health Sciences - Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Outpatient Therapy Services
01.2022 - 02.2022
Independently created resources, scored and documented session notes
Carried out 1 on 1 therapy sessions; co-facilitated group therapy sessions for adults experiencing communication difficulties namely onset by stroke (ABI/TBI)
Assigned special project by SLP to create Apraxia-based therapy resource for home programming
Provided informal mental health supports for adults experiencing social impacts of speech and language disorders
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