Kim Mikalson
Passionate and empathic occupational therapist.
Currently collaborating with clients with mental health issues promoting their participation and engagement in meaningful activities
RESUME
Work​
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Occupational Therapist, Acute Mental Health
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Completed occupational therapy interviews, activities of daily living assessments, sensory assessments, cognitive assessments, and functional craft and kitchen assessments, etc. to inform clinical reasoning and provide recommendations to a case-load of ~20 clients.
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Complete occupational therapy assessment report with a holistic focus for clients on caseload reporting on their baseline cognitive, physical, and psychological functioning.
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Planned and led 3-4 different group therapy per week for functional groups, psycho-education, and psychotherapy.
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Occupational Therapist, COMPASS Community Support Team
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Completed occupational therapy interview, activities of daily living assessments, sensory assessments, interest and/or value clarification, environmental assessment, etc. to inform clinical reasoning and provide recommendations to a case-load of 20 complex needs clients and supporting service providers.
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Complete occupational therapy assessment report with a holistic focus for clients on caseload and developed presentations for stakeholders outlining assessment results and recommendations (e.g. sensory processing patterns, cognition, environment).
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Consult, evaluate, and monitor implementation of recommendations with stakeholders.
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Developed presentations/workshops regarding occupational therapy scope and topics (e.g. sensory processing, environment) for general service providers as part of community capacity building.
Education
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Candidate
Queen's University
September ​2014 - present
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (First Class Honours)
University of Calgary
January 2011 - June 2013
Bachelor of Science, Mind Sciences in Kinesiology
University of Calgary
September 2006 - December 2011