R a s h a n E d w a r d s B.A.S., M.Sc.

OT
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EDUCATION

RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE

Master of Science Degree, Occupational Therapy: Queens University (Kingston,

ON), 2014-2016

Research: Project working to identify stroke clinicians level of interest, confidence

and perceived priorities related to conducting stroke rehabilitation-focused
research

Class representative: September 2014 - 2016

Bachelor of Arts and Science: University of Guelph (Guelph, ON) 2010-2014

Biology and Family & Child Studies

Exchange semester: University of Aberdeen (Aberdeen, Scotland) 2013

Student Occupational Therapist: Middlemore Hospital (Auckland, New Zealand)

June August 2016
International placement in the peadiatric burns/surgical unit at the Kidz First
Childrens Hospital
Independently organized and developed partnership with the facility through
perserverance and dedication
Student Occupational Therapist: Kingston General Hospital (Kingston, ON) January
April 2016
Community development placement with the Intensive Transitional Treatment
Program, an outpatient mental health unit
Facilitated focus groups and interviews to gain patient testimonials and
feedback on the program.
Student Occupational Therapist: Loyalist Vocational Institute (Kingston, ON),
January February 2015
Adolescent mental health setting with a focus on fatigue management building
coping strategies and IADL management.
Facilitated daily educational activities and led group sessions for students
ages 14-16 newly immigrated to Canada.
Developed proficiencies in leadership, communication skills and developing
partnerships with community organizations.
Student Occupational Therapist: Peterborough Regional Health Centre
(Peterborough, ON) October December 2014
Worked collaboratively with an interprofesional team to support patients in the
orthopedic surgery and ALC units
Led pre-operational education sessions, cognitive screens and aided in
discharge planning
Maximized skills in teamwork, administration of OT assessments and systems
level communication
Therapy Assistant: Homewood Health Centre & Health and Performance Centre.
(Guelph, ON) December 2011 December 2013
Co-facilitated a fitness program for elderly patients alongside recreational
therapist
Assisted athletic therapists in the treatment and therapy of varsity athletes

WORK
EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

Program Director, Knox Camps (Toronto, ON) Summer 2014 2016

Creatively developed and implemented age appropriate programs for children
ages 6 14
Further enhanced skills in collaboration, team leadership and facilitation
Program Director and Chalet Leader, Ontario Pioneer Camp (Port Sydney, ON)
Summer 2007-2013
Created and co-ordinated innovative camp programming for over 100 campers
ages 5-10
Provided one-to-one care for children with variety of special needs (FASD,
ODD, ASD, ADHD)
Peer Helper: YouinGuelph. (Guelph, ON) September 2012 May 2013
Experiential learning program promoting community engagement and student
leadership
Connected students with local volunteer opportunities
Successfully developed and nurtured partnerships between the University and
various community organizations
Jr. High Youth Group Co-ordinator: Knox Presbyterian Church (Toronto, ON)
September 2016 Present
Mentored youth during monthly activities involving spiritual discussion and
social and emotional support
Utilized leadership and teamwork skills to provide a safe space for youth to
come and acted as a supportive role model for students
High School Session Co-Director: Queens Health and Human Rights Conference.
(Kingston, ON) January 2015 October 2015
Skilfully organized recruitment of high school participants, a speaker series,
workshop and student panel
Liaison between conference executive committee and local high schools
Further honed skills in organization, group facilitation and community
development
Logistics Director: Combining Two Cultures Conference (Guelph, ON) September
2013 March 2014
Contact between speakers, delegates and conference committee
Organized venue, food and drink, speakers and schedule for the event
Team Leader, Intern: Global Youth Volunteer Network (Guelph, ON) Spring 20102014
Volunteer program focusing on community development and health promotion
Confidently led a team of university students to promote social justice,
childrens education and public health in an international setting
Participant: Canada World Youth (Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania & Canmore, Alberta)
September March: 2009 2010
6-month youth volunteer exchange program focusing on literacy,
environmental sustainability and international development
Proudly initiated and facilitated a childrens literacy event for over 200 local
students

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training: April 2016

Brief Action Planning Certification: February, 2016
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention: January 2016
Interprofessional Case Series Certificate: November December 2015
Interprofessional Education Forum: March 2015
Standard First Aid HCP & CPR C: September 2014