Dynamic Speech and Language Pathologist with 7 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
-Crochets new, handmade, washable blankets for seriously ill and traumatized children between the ages 0-17.
-Set up the program area.
-Set up the meal trays that are delivered on the unit carts.
-Assist patients in transportation to and from the program area
-Facilitating communicative interactions between group members, including individuals with communication difficulties and needs
-Supporting staff members who may be feeding patients during the group or who may be conducting assessments (e.g. O.T., P.T., SLP., dieticians, etc)
-Assist with provision and use of assistive feeding devices
- Provide social support and friendship to a newcomer that has come to Canada as government-assisted refugee.
- Provide conversational English support
- Introduce the newcomer to fun and affordable things to do in the community
- Help the newcomer learn the Kingston Transit system
- Help to learn where to shop, along with other social and informal activities as relevant.