Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
After graduating from McMaster's MSc. Physiotherapy program in 2017, I began my clinical work with a diverse neurological population including spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, stroke, concussion and vestibular dysfunction. Early 2019, I was diagnosed with a vestibular disorder that changed my life. My recovery was slow but throughout the process I began to see the lack of understanding and resources re: the vestibular system, therapy and recovery. Now I am on a new journey: to advocate for vestibular therapy, educate those in health care positions and effectively treat those with vestibular disorders. Research supports vestibular therapy and I am so excited to pursue this aspect of my profession.
- Responsible for client assessments, reports, MVA or WSIB paperwork, treatment plan development and progression, carrying out the treatment plan and delegating, as appropriate to physiotherapy assistants - 3 days a week providing homecare physio services and 2 days a week in a clinic setting - Patient population is 75% neurological (brain injuries, concussion, spinal cord injuries, stroke, brachial plexus injuries, peripheral nerve injuries) - Working on interdisciplinary teams to coordinate community care for clients and advocating for the needs of the client; helping client to access community services and transportation. - Staying up-to-date on research and client-centered practice
After starting in the housekeeping department, I expressed interest in learning other positions at the hotel. For two years I worked in the housekeeping department, as a housekeeper and a house person (general hotel cleaning and shuttle driver), and in the kitchen department as a cook, server and bar tender. All the while my knowledge of the hotel and hotel policies grew, and I learned maintenance of our machines as needed. At the start of my third year of employment, I expressed interest in learning customer service and applied for a front desk position. I was trained for front desk/guest service and also for the night auditor position (night shift) which I worked full time for a period of time as we were between staff. More recently I was trained as a relief supervisor for housekeeping.
As a kennel attendant, I was responsible for letting dogs out into the closed in yards, feeding them, giving dogs appropriate medication when needed, keeping the kennel clean, walking the dogs and closing the kennel for the night.