Shannon McIndoe
Victoria,BC
Summary
As an occupational therapist with almost thirty years of experience, I can honestly say that I feel tremendously fortunate to be able to do what I do, and to have had a career that has allowed me to explore such a broad scope of opportunities.
In my OT role, I feel that I contribute best as a member of a team that includes interdisciplinary, patient, and family collaboration. I embrace opportunities to teach new skills, but I love that I am also constantly learning in this job, both from my colleagues and the clients I serve.
In recent years, I have had the opportunity to further expand my scope of practice from Early Intervention to working with adults in an outpatient program (amputees, orthopedic, complex neuro clients), and now working again with (older) kids in the school system.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Queen Alexandra Center for Children's Health
Victoria, BC
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's occupational therapy needs.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve children's daily living skills.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records consistently.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
- Consulted with school personnel regarding students' special needs program requirements.
- Managed a caseload comprised of six different schools.
Occupational Therapist
Adanac Outpatient Clinic (Island Health)
Victoria, BC
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Educated clients on adaptive techniques for enhanced independence.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and updates.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for children with special needs.
- Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies and adaptive equipment usage.
- With my physical therapy colleague, I educated patients and families to help them understand the disease process, surgery, and limitations related to hip replacement surgery, as well as falls prevention strategies.
- Completed referrals for other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive needs of patients.
- Promoted maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity and interest.
Occupational Therapist (volunteer)
Amar Seva Sangam
Tamil Nadu, India
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Supervision and mentorship of Canadian Occupational Therapy students during final fieldwork placements in the areas of stroke, spinal cord rehab and pediatrics
- developed and led training webinars in person and on-line for Early Intervention workers
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and assessments.
- Assessed patient needs through comprehensive evaluations and interviews, often complicated by language, medical and cultural differences
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve patients' physical function and mobility.
- Educated patients and families on techniques for daily living activities.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for children with special needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development or socialization goals (pediatric, and clients with spinal cord injury).
Occupational Therapist
Children's Therapy and Family Resource Center
Kamloops, British Columbia
03.2006 - 05.2023
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's occupational therapy needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for diverse pediatric patients.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve children's daily living skills.
- Collaborated with families and caregivers to support therapy goals.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Provided outreach consultation to families and schools in rural areas.
- From 2006 to 2017, I provided OT assessment and consultation (in conjunction with an SLP and Behavior Coordinator) as the sole OT in the Center's Autism Program for children under 6.
- Co-led webinars in the areas of selective eating and regulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia06-1996
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia06-1993
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic intervention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation accuracy
- Caseload management
- Client education
- Problem solving
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient rapport building
- Family and patient education
- Resource utilization
- Clinical reasoning
Certification
2024 Completion of Sexual Health in Rehabilitation (first half of micro-diploma) from BCIT School of Nursing
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Queen Alexandra Center for Children's Health
04.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Adanac Outpatient Clinic (Island Health)
06.2024 - 03.2025
Occupational Therapist (volunteer)
Amar Seva Sangam
03.2023 - 11.2023
Occupational Therapist
Children's Therapy and Family Resource Center
03.2006 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of British Columbia