Nicole Pineau
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Knowledgeable Occupational Therapist with over 7 years of post-grad experience treating residents in long-term care and a variety of patient populations in acute care. Strong collaboration skills and proficient at ensuring compassionate, client-centred care. Excellent verbal and written communication, complex problem solving, and time management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Motion Matters Rehab Inc
10.2021 - Current
- Sub-contractor working at George Derby Centre and Dania Home in Burnaby.
- Assess residents' seating and mobility needs, and prescribe/set-up the most suitable system for them to optimize their function, positioning, and comfort. Consult with equipment vendors as needed.
- Assess residents' skin integrity needs and recommend/implement the most appropriate pressure-reducing strategies related to speciality equipment and positioning.
- Monitor effectiveness of all interventions and modify/adapt as indicated.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including Physiotherapists, Rehab Assistants, Nurses, Care Aids, and Management to ensure resident needs are being consistently met.
- Educate families/caregivers on their loved ones condition and needs, ensuring to use a resident/family-centred approach.
- Provide education sessions to direct care staff on safe handling techniques.
Occupational Therapist
Royal Columbian Hospital
09.2017 - Current
- Full-time employee Sep 2017-Apr 2021. Casually employed at present.
- Administer assessments and develop interventions for various patient populations on medical and surgical wards.
- Customize therapy plans and delegate tasks to rehab assistants to enable patients to achieve their goals.
- Establish compassionate and caring relationships with patients and their families/caregivers.
- Consistently collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in order to develop patient-centred care plans and coordinate complex discharges.
- Meticulously screen referrals and prioritize daily caseloads according to acute care criteria.
Education
MASTER - Occupational Therapy
University of British Columbia
07-2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Health & Human Physiology, Psychology
University of Iowa
05-2014
Skills
- Seniors care
- Wheelchair seating
- Discharge planning
- Family and patient education
- Documentation skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Member of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC in good standing
- Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Motion Matters Rehab Inc
10.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Royal Columbian Hospital
09.2017 - Current
- Member of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC in good standing
- Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
MASTER - Occupational Therapy
University of British Columbia
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Health & Human Physiology, Psychology
University of Iowa
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