Relevant Experience
Providence Hospital Home Health, Occupational Therapy Student Intern
Portland, OR — May31, 2022-August 19, 2022
Level II fieldwork for occupational therapy doctorate. Travel to homebound patients residences for assessments and interventions. Typical interventions include: home exercise programs, energy conservation/work simplification, patient and caregiver education, environmental modifications for safety, medication and condition management, and train patients and caregivers on durable medical equipment use.
Oregon State Hospital, Occupational Therapy Student Intern
Salem, OR — August 30, 2021-November 19, 2021
Level II fieldwork for occupational therapy doctorate. Collaborate with clinicians and fellow interns to deliver appropriate services for medically fragile clients residing at Oregon’s inpatient psychiatric hospital. Daily responsibilities include: conducting and interpreting assessments, delivering group and 1:1 interventions, advocating for clients’ needs, and contributing during interdisciplinary team meetings.
United Cerebral Palsy Oregon, Personal Assistant
Portland, OR — March 2018-July 2019
Assist individuals one on one in their homes with activities of daily living. Aid with emotional processing, provide information for informed decision making, and serve as an ally in self-advocacy.
United Cerebral Palsy Oregon, Employment Specialist/Job Coach,
Portland, OR — May. 2016-March 2018
Empower personal choice for job seekers experiencing barriers to employment, paying particular attention to how job seekers define success and what employment means to them. Engage in community networking with businesses throughout the Portland Metro area. Manage a caseload of eight to twelve job seekers.
Irene Wortham Center, Employment Specialist/Job Coach
Asheville, NC — Jan. 2009-May 2010
Served people experiencing developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries while working closely with local school districts and community resource groups across three counties. Collaborate with urban and rural businesses for creative approaches to employment needs.