Lindsey Huerlimann
Occupational Therapist in Early Intervention @The Centre for Child Development & Sophie's Place Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
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WORK HISTORY
Occupational Therapist in Early Intervention @The Centre for Child Development & Sophie's Place Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Surrey, CA
Work with children ages 0-5 years in Surrey living with physical or developmental delays, to maximize the child’s ability to function and participate in their family, school and community.•Work together with the child and family to help identify goals and strategies to maximize the child\'s functioning in their environment, family and school life.•Assess and provide intervention strategies to work on goals within the following areas: hand function and hand splint selection, fine motor skills, independence and self care skills (bathing, dressing, eating, feeding, grooming, toileting, sleep), play skills, specialized equipment selection and adaptation, computer modifications, home and school modifications, and sensory processing strategies.
EDUCATION
Simon Fraser University
Kinesiology, Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology
The University of British Columbia
Master of Occupational Therapy
ABOUT LINDSEY HUERLIMANN
Work Experience:I\'ve gained experience both through work and volunteering, with people of all ages with varying cognitive and physical disabilities. I currently am working as a lifeguard and swimming instructor for the City of Coquitlam. I have taken the \"Head Lifeguard Course\" as well as the \"Senior Aquatic Leader\" (SAL) training. I am responsible for the smooth operations of the pool during some of my shifts, when I am working as a SAL. I have worked as a Movement Therapist an Aqua Therapist for the movement therapy program,\"Empowering Steps\" for children living with autism at Club Aviva. I also worked as a Recreation Assistant for Icelandic Harbour Assisted Living where I organized and lead a number of activities such as arts and crafts, bingo, chair exercises, and special events.Volunteer Experience:My volunteer experiences include: Special Olympics BC as a swim coach, an \"In-School Mentor\" for the Big Sisters and Brothers of Vancouver, a volunteer at Easter Seals Camp at Shawnigan Lake, and a volunteer for the Disabled Sailing Association of BC.Education:I have recently completed the Masters of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at UBC. Prior to the OT program at UBC, I studied Kinesiology at SFU and obtained my BSc.Interests:I am passionate about photography. I am pursuing this on the side, however, it would be neat to incorporate this into my occupational therapy work :) I am also interested in yoga, and I think it would be neat to also incorporate this into my work. I like to travel and I love sunny destinations.
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