Chelsea Shanoff

Experience

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  University of Toronto - faculty of music

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2020

  Applied Music Instructor (Saxophone)

  •Taught weekly lessons to undergraduate and graduate saxophone students•Prepared syllabi and practical exam requirements, communicated expectations •Organized and led regular studio performance classes and adjudicated exams

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  Freelance

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2021

  Musicians' Health Workshops

  •Lead movement and stress-reduction workshops for musicians•Workshops have been held at: University of Toronto, Waterloo Regional Contemporary Music Sessions, Toronto Creative Music Labs, North Toronto Collegiate Institute, Earl Haig Secondary School, Viva Youth Choir, Oakville Children’s Choir

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

  Caregiver

  •Worked one-on-one with 83-year-old with moderate aphasia and dementia; assisted with daily tasks such as leisure activities, walking, and food preparation•Worked one-on-one with 12-year-old female with global development disability; assisted with daily tasks such as riding public transit, paying for items, social interactions, recreational activities

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  Western University

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Research Assistant for Dr. Carrie Marshall, Social Justice in Mental Health Lab•Transition from Homelessness Study •Conducted interviews•Qualitative thematic analysis (using Dedoose)

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  Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Occupational Therapy Student - Community Health

  Level 1 OT Placement

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  Woodstock Hospital

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Occupational Therapy Student - Hand Therapy

  •Completed initial assessments•Tested client's strength and range of motion• Treated clients using a combination of services including: injury specific education, edema control, custom splinting, passive stretching, strengthening, range of motion exercises, desensitization techniques, scar massage, ultrasound, hydratherapy, ADL modification.

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  TVCC

  Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

  Occupational Therapy Student - School Therapy Services

  Level 3A OT placement •Administered fine motor assessments and interventions•Consulted with teachers, EAs, and parents on fine motor and sensory recommendations•Wrote equipment recommendation letters•Observed feeding sessions, seating and mobility sessions•Assisted physiotherapist with serial casting

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  Grand River Hospital

  May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Occupational Therapy Student - Integrated Stroke Unit
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  Grand River Hospital

  Sept 2022 - now

  • Occupational Therapist - Complex Continuing Care

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute

    Sept 2022 - Mar 2023