PROFILE OF PRACTICE

EVIDENCE OF MY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AS A CLINICIAN

1. EXPERT IN ENABLING OCCUPATION

Profile of Occupational Therapy in Canada

Professional

Practice Manager

Change Agent

Scholarly Practitioner

Communicator

Collaborator

1.1 Function effectively as a client-centred expert in occupation, occupational performance, and occupational engagement.

"Katie practices in a safe manner, is client centered, and employs a holistic approach throughout her interactions with clients. Katie was able to establish effective therapeutic rapport wit ha number of clients, and was actively inolved in identifying goals with clients and working with clients to achieve such goals." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)
Effectively took on 50% of preceptors caseload with approximately 2-3 home visits per day to complete assessment and intervention sessions with clients in their home to work towards enabling occupation. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

1.2 Recognize the limits of personal expertise.

"Katie also demonstrated her awareness and understanding of organizational and operational structures of the forensic mental health setting, and worked within her parameters as a student OT." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

1.3 Perform a complete and appropriate assessment of occupational engagement.

I completed approximately 50 intake assessments with supervision in client's homes to assess their occupational engagement using the organisations own intake assessment form. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation).
Familiarity with using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation), and COPM.
Theoretical knowledge gained through course based work at Queen's University in Physical Determinants of Occupation, Cognitive-Neuro Determinants of Occupation (Adult and Pediatrics) and Psycho-social Determinants of Occupation).

1.4 Apply core expertise and professional reasoning.

"You have a sound understanding of OT as evidenced by your probes and comprehensive collection of data." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)
"[Clinical reasoning] is one of Katie's strongest competencies. Katie has demonstrated (through discussions with preceptor and during interactions with clients) sound judgment and creative problem solving skills. Katie is an analytical thinker who reflects in action and on action and engages in conversations that reflect her conceptual understanding of a situation and ability to apply such analytical thinking while working with clients and members of the team." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

1.5 Synthesize assessment findings and reasoning to develop a targeted action plan.

"Katie has demonstrated her ability to facilitate change in a client-centered manner through a number of assessments (standardized and non-standardized) and interventions (one-on-one in community and unit, as well as in group settings)." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

1.6 Demonstrate skilled and selective use of occupation and interventions to enable occupation.

Worked with a client in her home who was recovering from a stroke by implementing a baking intervention to help client reach her goal of return to baking by providing strategies for the client to strengthen her affected UE while baking muffins in her home. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

Communicator

2. COMMUNICATOR

Communicator

2.1 Engage in effective dialogue.

"You demonstrate a high level of genuine interest in your client's story which is conveyed in your verbal and non-verbal communication. Your effective communication style is calm, authentic, confident, compassionate and professional." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)
"[Communication] is another strong competency area for Katie. She speaks clearly and maintains good eye contact with clients, and adjusts her comunication style/approach to meet client's needs. Katie is beginning to use probes and coaching questions to elicit information from clients and to engage them in discussions/interventions." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

2.2 Convey effective written and electronic documentation.

"[Katie] has demonstrated her ability to write comprehensive, clear SOAP notes and OT Ax reports, with minimal assistance from preceptor." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)
Effectively increased my competency in completing written documentation by completing 2-3 client reports per day, creating funding request letters for clients, and adhereing to the CCAC's documentation and communication policies. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

2.3 Support diversity in communication.

"Katie has demonstrated her ability to adjust her communication style to meet a client's level of understanding (this was evident as she worked with various clients recovering from chronic schizophrenia with varying levels of cognitive abilities, as well as clients with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities). She was able to provide education and interventions at a level appropriate for the client." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

Collab

Collaborator

3. COLLABORATOR

3.1 Work effectively in interprofessional and intraprofessional teams.

"Your energy for team learning is obvious as is your capacity for leadership." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)
"Katie was able to build collaborative relationships with members of the team, and contributed meaningfully to team discussions during weekly conferences (updating team with client's progress with OT care plan)." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)
Collabrorated with physiotherapists and speech and language pathologists during joint home visits with clients with complex needs to more efficiently create and deliver client care plans. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

3.2 Effectively work with a team to manage and resolve conflict.

Worked effectively within a learning team throughout the OT program at Queen's University. Team contracts were created to outline individual and team expectations. Issues within the team were brought forward to encourage open communication to resolve conflict.
"Katie has a calming, friendly, and respectful approach with clients and members of the team, which is a great asset." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

Practice

Practice Manager

4. PRACTICE MANAGER

4.1 Manage day-to-day professional practice and career.

"Katie has demonstrated good time management, prioritization, and effective resource utilization skills throughout this placement. Katie is a self-starter who was able to work independently when preceptor was busy, and is accountable and responsible." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

4.2 Participate in activities that contribute to the effectiveness of the organizations and systems.

"...Katie has demonstrated increased practical understanding of the various conditions seen in the setting, and the interaction between the legal system and the mental health system." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)
Created a cognitive toolkit and resource binder to be used by occupational therapists while on home visits (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

4.4 Support fieldwork education.

"Katie has demonstrated her investment as a student/learner in this placement, and her commitment to incorporate new knowledge to advance her practical knowledge of occupational therapy." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

Change

5. CHANGE AGENT

Change Agent

5.1 Advocate for the occupational potential, occupational performance, and occupational engagement of clients.

Completed funding request letters for clients to support them in obtaining equiptment that will enable their participation in occupations. (Level II placements at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

5.2 Advocate for occupational needs related to the determinants of health, wellbeing, and equity for clients served.

Advocated for the needs of forensic mental health clients in the community to enable them to participate in meaningful occupations to work towards their recovery and community integration. (Level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)
Advocated for the needs of women living in Mafuta village to participate in meaningful occupations outside of the home by coordinating and encouraging weekly participation in a women's netball team (Volunteer placement in Morogoro, Tanzania)

5.3 Communicate the role and benefits of occupational therapy.

"Excellent explanation of OT process." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)
Demonstrated through my participation at the Queen's Psychology Career Fair where I managed a booth that communicated the role and benefits of OT to 30+ undergraduate students
Frequently explained the role of OT to clients when meeting in their home to detail scope of practice in the community as compared to the hospital. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

Scholar

Scholarly Practitioner

6. SCHOLARLY PRACTITIONER

6.2 Critically evaluate information to support client, service, and practice decisions.

"Katie delivered a thought provoking and insightful presentation to OT Council that demonstratred her self-directed learning, ability to reflect on complex cases, and ability to incorporate research into practice." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)
Continually integrated theory with practice throughout my participation in the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program at Queen's University as demonstrated by positive regard from placement supervisors and maintaining an above 80% average in the program.

6.3 Facilitate the learning of clients, the team, and others.

Delivered a presentation on creating therapeutic relationships with clients with antisocial personality disorder to OT colleagues and students while on placement at Providence Care Mental Health Services.
Created a resource binder on cognitive assessments and interventions, including a toolkit with games and activities to use with adults for OT therapists at Kaymar Rehabilitation.

Professional

7. PROFESSIONAL

7.1 Demonstrate ethical practice.

"You engage in a very professional manner cultivating respectful interactions." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)
Demonstrated ethical practice by consistently following through on commitments to clients and colleagues, and following consent guidelines as required by the organization and COTO. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation
Demonstrated ethical practice by adhering to consent and capacity guidelines while working with clients with serious mental health issues. (Level I placement in Forensic Psychiatry at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

7.2 Demonstrate commitment to competent practice.

"Your reflections indicate a receptivity to developing new self-knowledge and a readiness to reflect-in-action. You have demonstrated precicely what is required in fieldwork and that is to demonstrate your capacity for learning rather than demonstrate what you know." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)
"Katie has demonstrated her adaptability and flexibility in this complex setting. Katie has demonstrated self-directed learning and is actively seeking feedback from preceptor. Katie seeks learning opportunities and educational workshops that will further her clinical education." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

7.3 Display awareness of diversity and the power issues involved in a professional relationship.

Katie demonstrates respect, integrity and client-centeredness in all interactiosn (with staff and clients). Katie seeks to understand the roles of various team members, as well as roles of OTs in different settings within [the hospital]. Katie was able to foster trust and respect as a student OT and acted with professional integrity." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

7.4 Contribute to the occupational therapy profession.

I created a resource that included a binder with information and activities, along with a toolkit for use by community OTs at Kaymar Rehabilitation with clients in the community who were experiencing cognitive issues and required intervention. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

PROFILE OF PRACTICE

EVIDENCE OF MY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AS A CLINICIAN

1.1 Function effectively as a client-centred expert in occupation, occupational performance, and occupational engagement.

Effectively took on 50% of preceptors caseload with approximately 2-3 home visits per day to complete assessment and intervention sessions with clients in their home to work towards enabling occupation. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

1.2 Recognize the limits of personal expertise.

1.3 Perform a complete and appropriate assessment of occupational engagement.

I completed approximately 50 intake assessments with supervision in client's homes to assess their occupational engagement using the organisations own intake assessment form. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation).

Familiarity with using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation), and COPM.

Theoretical knowledge gained through course based work at Queen's University in Physical Determinants of Occupation, Cognitive-Neuro Determinants of Occupation (Adult and Pediatrics) and Psycho-social Determinants of Occupation).

1.4 Apply core expertise and professional reasoning.

"You have a sound understanding of OT as evidenced by your probes and comprehensive collection of data." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)

1.5 Synthesize assessment findings and reasoning to develop a targeted action plan.

1.6 Demonstrate skilled and selective use of occupation and interventions to enable occupation.​

2.1 Engage in effective dialogue.

2.2 Convey effective written and electronic documentation.

"[Katie] has demonstrated her ability to write comprehensive, clear SOAP notes and OT Ax reports, with minimal assistance from preceptor." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

Effectively increased my competency in completing written documentation by completing 2-3 client reports per day, creating funding request letters for clients, and adhereing to the CCAC's documentation and communication policies. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

2.3 Support diversity in communication.

3.1 Work effectively in interprofessional and intraprofessional teams.

"Your energy for team learning is obvious as is your capacity for leadership." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)

Collabrorated with physiotherapists and speech and language pathologists during joint home visits with clients with complex needs to more efficiently create and deliver client care plans. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

3.2 Effectively work with a team to manage and resolve conflict.​

Worked effectively within a learning team throughout the OT program at Queen's University. Team contracts were created to outline individual and team expectations. Issues within the team were brought forward to encourage open communication to resolve conflict.

"Katie has a calming, friendly, and respectful approach with clients and members of the team, which is a great asset." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

4.1 Manage day-to-day professional practice and career.

4.2 Participate in activities that contribute to the effectiveness of the organizations and systems.

"...Katie has demonstrated increased practical understanding of the various conditions seen in the setting, and the interaction between the legal system and the mental health system." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

Created a cognitive toolkit and resource binder to be used by occupational therapists while on home visits (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

4.4 Support fieldwork education.

"Katie has demonstrated her investment as a student/learner in this placement, and her commitment to incorporate new knowledge to advance her practical knowledge of occupational therapy." Soha Osman (Supervising OT in level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

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5.1 Advocate for the occupational potential, occupational performance, and occupational engagement of clients.

Completed funding request letters for clients to support them in obtaining equiptment that will enable their participation in occupations. (Level II placements at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

5.2 Advocate for occupational needs related to the determinants of health, wellbeing, and equity for clients served.

Advocated for the needs of forensic mental health clients in the community to enable them to participate in meaningful occupations to work towards their recovery and community integration. (Level I placement in Forensic Services at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

Advocated for the needs of women living in Mafuta village to participate in meaningful occupations outside of the home by coordinating and encouraging weekly participation in a women's netball team (Volunteer placement in Morogoro, Tanzania)

5.3 Communicate the role and benefits of occupational therapy.​

"Excellent explanation of OT process." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)

Demonstrated through my participation at the Queen's Psychology Career Fair where I managed a booth that communicated the role and benefits of OT to 30+ undergraduate students

Frequently explained the role of OT to clients when meeting in their home to detail scope of practice in the community as compared to the hospital. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

6.2 Critically evaluate information to support client, service, and practice decisions.

Continually integrated theory with practice throughout my participation in the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program at Queen's University as demonstrated by positive regard from placement supervisors and maintaining an above 80% average in the program.

6.3 Facilitate the learning of clients, the team, and others.

Delivered a presentation on creating therapeutic relationships with clients with antisocial personality disorder to OT colleagues and students while on placement at Providence Care Mental Health Services.

Created a resource binder on cognitive assessments and interventions, including a toolkit with games and activities to use with adults for OT therapists at Kaymar Rehabilitation.

7.1 Demonstrate ethical practice.

"You engage in a very professional manner cultivating respectful interactions." Donna O'Connor (Supervising OT in OT 851 Therapeutic Relationships at Queen's)

Demonstrated ethical practice by consistently following through on commitments to clients and colleagues, and following consent guidelines as required by the organization and COTO. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation

Demonstrated ethical practice by adhering to consent and capacity guidelines while working with clients with serious mental health issues. (Level I placement in Forensic Psychiatry at Providence Care Mental Health Services)

7.2 Demonstrate commitment to competent practice.

7.3 Display awareness of diversity and the power issues involved in a professional relationship.

7.4 Contribute to the occupational therapy profession.​

​I created a resource that included a binder with information and activities, along with a toolkit for use by community OTs at Kaymar Rehabilitation with clients in the community who were experiencing cognitive issues and required intervention. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)

1.6 Demonstrate skilled and selective use of occupation and interventions to enable occupation.

3.2 Effectively work with a team to manage and resolve conflict.

5.3 Communicate the role and benefits of occupational therapy.

7.4 Contribute to the occupational therapy profession.

I created a resource that included a binder with information and activities, along with a toolkit for use by community OTs at Kaymar Rehabilitation with clients in the community who were experiencing cognitive issues and required intervention. (Level II placement at Kaymar Rehabilitation)