Katelyn Feather

Experience

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  Making Waves Swim Academy

  May 2007 - Mar 2011

  Swim Instructor

  Taught over 50 clients of every age, daily with an 85% pass rate.Consistently requested due to abilities to relate to both parents and children of all ages and abilities.Provided leadership and training for future employees.

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  Dr. Cunningham’s Lab: Partnering with Patients, McMaster University

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

  Research Assistant

  Administered surveys to families and hospital staff.

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  Maitland House, Association for Supported Community Connections

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Recreation Coordinator for Summer Programming

  Population: Individuals with mild to severe disabilities ages 5-35 y/o in group respite homePlanned, organized, prepared and ran summer programming including field trips, swimming, sports, crafts, cooking and themed days.Responsible for the safety and welfare of individuals while under the care of the institution through the provision of 24 hour respite care.Work closely with families to ensure satisfaction and quality of life for all stakeholders.

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  Developmental Disability Resource Centre

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  Community Support Worker

  Population: Adults with Physical and Developmental DisabilitiesEnabled participation in work and leisure activities that met the needs of both the client and the community through one-on-one support.Facilitated productivity for groups of individuals within the community by providing structure and support.

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  Café Mouton Noir

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  Barista

  High quality hand-made food service and café. Provide hand-made sandwiches and baked goods as well as specialty coffees and teas with consistent quality and fast paced service.Responsible for customer service, food preparation, and meal preparation on demand while working independently in a fast-paced multi-facetted environment.

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  La Boîte Thérapeutique

  May 2017 - Dec 2019

  Occupational Therapist

  Independent Contractor responsible for the development of a mental health centered occupational therapy program for injured athletes (Adult and Pediatric).Designing a program to address the mental health aspect (specifically anxiety and depression) of an injury that can prevent an athlete from participating in their meaningful activities.Meet with clients to determine their goals for the intervention and their motivations to being involved in their sport as well as to address life balance and environmental barriers and facilitators. Show less

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  CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  Ex-Hopital Lachine- Day Hospital Evaluate physical, cognitive and environmental aspects of clients’ engagement in their daily activities to create a comprehensive rehabilitation program to improve clients’ levels of function.Target functional challenges by identifying and addressing barriers in the environment and physical and cognitive deficits. Work with clients and their families in an interdisciplinary setting to improve clients’ engagement in their daily activities and their overall function. Show less

  • Occupational Therapist

    Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Occupational Therapist

    Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
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  CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2020

  Équipe de Suivi Intensif en Itinérance.Case management of files including management of psychosocial, medical, financial, social, psychological and behavioural aspects. Evaluation of clients’ needs in order to orient them towards appropriate services, either institutional or community resources.Collaborate with multiple community partners to provide services appropriate for a clientele affected by mental health and homelessness. Presentation on the homeless population and their needs from health services, in the form of continuing education for colleagues (occupational therapists, social workers and physiotherapists in a hospital environment). Show less Hôpital Notre DameWorking in the inpatient psychiatry unit with adults with complex mental health, addictions and/or housing situations.Evaluate physical, cognitive and environmental aspects of clients’ engagement in their daily activities to evaluate safety and engagement to help in the reflection of post-discharge planning based on the clients’ levels of function and needs.Target functional challenges by identifying and addressing barriers in the environment and physical and cognitive deficits for discharge planning. Work with clients in an interdisciplinary setting to improve clients’ engagement in their daily activities and their overall function and recommend further community supports to facilite occupational engagement. Show less Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de MontréalWorking in the Intensive Functional Rehab Unit for geriatric clients to:Evaluate physical, cognitive and environmental aspects of clients’ engagement in their daily activities to evaluate safety and create a comprehensive rehabilitation program to improve clients’ levels of function.Target functional challenges by identifying and addressing barriers in the environment and physical and cognitive deficits for discharge planning. Work with clients and their families in an interdisciplinary setting to improve clients’ engagement in their daily activities and their overall function. Show less

  • Occupational Therapist

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Occupational Therapist

    Apr 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Occupational Therapist

    Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
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  Chaînon

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2023

  Employee management and administration : schedule management, payroll administration, team management, conflict management, hiring and HR.Clinical management : professional supervision, employee-personal development, crisis intervention and student-learning opportunities.Program management : ensuring the program meets the mandate, identifying and providing program appropriate ressources and tools, adapting the program to the users needs.Communication and partnership development : between the direction and the team and vice versa, collaboration with other programs in order to provide appropriate services to the users, collaboration with organisation partners to offer services and create partnerships. Show less

  • Director of shelter and housing services

    Nov 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Clinical project manager and concillor

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Program Coordinator

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
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  CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

  Sept 2023 - now

  Occupational Therapist