Tiffany Estrela
Summary
Sociable, empathetic sociology undergraduate passionate about admittance into the Occupational Therapy program at Queens University to leverage my human anatomy and physiology knowledge in occupational analysis enabling me to become a qualified and impactful Occupational Therapist. As a detail-oriented scholar, I'm excited to contribute to improving quality of life and creating anti-ableist and culturally safer environments while encouraging occupational possibilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Aide
Western Heights Montessori Southdown Campus
12.2023 - Current
- Maintain confidentiality, and security while developing mutual understanding of the context and students needs.
- Provide education to empower students family to make informed decisions, discussing benefits, and potential implementation difficulties with regards to contingency plans.
- Informing family of coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team and the benefit of collaborative care.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods and montessori tools to meet objectives for school, and home life that fit the assessment approach.
- Support student in accessing and using the resources proficiently through supervision, mentoring, teaching, and coaching.
Development Support Worker
Central West Specialized Developmental Services
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications via oral, and monitored responses.
- Maintain accurate, and timely records, files and charts in medical record books further uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records.
- Provided safe mobility support, implementing activities to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion, and injury recovery.
- Supported residents in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Turning and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels when changing dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Supply Teacher
Western Heights Montessori Maplegrove Campus
09.2021 - Current
- Kept students on task with positive reinforcement strategies, providing interventions to improve their abilities to perform daily activities, and prevent injury.
- Assisting with customized standard plans to meet students abilities and needs to sustain occupational participation consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for occupational possibilities.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed to maintain a stimulating educational environment.
Support Provider
Private Care
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04.2024
Skills
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Resource Utilization
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
- Compassionate Empath
Certification
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C Certified
- GHS and WHIMIS Certified
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Psychological Aid Certificate
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Certificate
- Pharmacology Course Certificate
- NMEDA Certified Technician Program (NCT) Certificate
- Conducting Wheelchair Transportation Assessments Course Certificate
- Assistive Technology Industry Association Course Certificate
- Assistive Meal Training
Membership
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Member
- Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Member
- National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Member
Further Experience
25+ Informative Interviews with Occupational Therapists
Timeline
Behavioral Aide
Western Heights Montessori Southdown Campus
12.2023 - Current
Development Support Worker
Central West Specialized Developmental Services
10.2023 - Current
Supply Teacher
Western Heights Montessori Maplegrove Campus
09.2021 - Current
Support Provider
Private Care
02.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
McMaster University
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