Rebecca DeVries
SKILLS SUMMARY
Strong desire to be a positive force in the community developed through volunteer experience
with the homeless, the elderly, children with developmental disabilities, and hospital patients
Active communicator and effective integrator of information proven through leadership roles
during orientation week, on service trips, and in a young girls’ club
Excellent collaborator and team player demonstrated by work with diverse teams in research
and health care environments
Detail oriented and self-motivated
EDUCATION
Masters of Occupational Therapy, Year 2
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, September 2016 – Present
Bachelor of Science, Honours Biomedical Science
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, September 2011 – August 2015
PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
Occupational Therapy Student
Quinte & District Rehabilitation Inc., School Health Team, Belleville, ON, Fall 2017
Assessed and intervened to enable students to fully participate in daily school activities.
The main areas of intervention were aimed at fine and gross motor function, written output,
sensory processing skills, self-care skills, accessibility issues and specialty equipment.
Occupational Therapy Student
Providence Care, Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team, Smiths Falls, ON, Winter 2017
Assisted with assessments and interventions for older adults with Major Neurocognitive Disorder
Developed Montessori activities tailored to a client’s needs
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant - Biological Control
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Vineland, ON, 2010 – 2016 (5 contracts)
Assisted in the research and development of biocontrol tools for growers to use against insect pests
Completed independent project including experiment development and trials and data analysis
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Providence Care Volunteer- Occupational Therapy in Complex Medical Care and an Adult
Mental Health Day Program
Providence Care Hospital, Kingston, ON, June 2017 – August 2017, February 2018 - Present
Encouraged enablement in meaningful occupations to contribute to improved physical health and
mental health. Developed relationships with clients by building client rapport.
Winter Adapted Games Volunteer
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, January 28, 2017 & January 27, 2018
Partnered with a participant with a disability to accommodate her needs during the day and
tailored the activities to her interests in order for her to have a fun-filled experience
Revved Up Volunteer
Providence Care Hospital with Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, May 2017 – August 2017
Assisted clients with physical disabilities in completing their tailored exercise routines while
encouraging them and building positive relationships
Girls Club Leader
Jubilee Fellowship CRC, St. Catharines, ON, September 2015 – May 2016
Taught and led young girls in devotions, games and crafts
Emergency Room Volunteer
Grand River Hospital, Waterloo, ON, October 2014 – August 2015
Served as a liaison and communicator between patients, visitors and families
Provided assistance and guidance for patients to follow the triage process
Volunteer Coach
SkateABLE Program, Waterloo, ON, October 2014 – May 2015
Coached children with disabilities, including autism, in a learn-to-skate program
Assessed skater skills and needs to develop appropriate individualized plan
Volunteer Educator
Let’s Talk Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, November 2013 – November 2014
Visited elementary school classrooms as part of university science outreach program
Interacted with students through teaching and hands on activities
Service Trip Leader
Mennonite Disaster Service, Staten Island, New York, February 2014
Planned a service trip to provide disaster relief for families affected by Hurricane Sandy
Involved clean-up and repair of damaged homes
Orientation Week Leader
Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, ON, September 2012
Planned and led events and activities for new students within a team setting
Service Trip Volunteer
Take Flight Discipleship Program, Northern Ireland, February – March 2011
Involved with a Vacation Bible School, after-school youth programs, a men’s hostel, and a single
mom’s ministry at a community centre
Kitchen Volunteer
Out of the Cold Program, St. Catharines/ Waterloo, ON, Winter of 2009 – 2014
Prepared and served breakfast for overnight guests at a homeless shelter.
