Saara Bhanji

Casual Occupational Therapist @BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Perform a wide range of functional (cooking, budgeting, dressing/grooming) and safety assessments with clients to promote ADL management and increase independence Assist with resource development (onsite educational seminars and worksheets) to enhance clients’ independent living and employment skillsEncouraging clients’ social skills development through facilitating psychoeducational support groupsAdvocate on behalf of clients for housing, medical and adaptive equipment needs.Liaise with mental health community organizations to facilitate successful transition of clients to supportive housing or independent living.