An accomplished health care professional, Kumuena Tekasala draws upon extensive training and experience in his work as an occupational therapist.
An active member of the field, Kumuena Tekasala belongs to professional organizations such as the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM), the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC), and the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT). He holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a master’s in occupational therapy from the University of Manitoba.
Most recently, he served as an occupational therapist for Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this position, he held responsibilities such as providing clinical assessments and treatment for patients who have experienced injuries and conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Kumuena Tekasala also worked closely with fellow care-team members and families of patients to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
While working with patients at Riverview Health Centre, Kumuena Tekasala concurrently served as an occupational therapist and provisional school clinician with the River East Transcona School Division in Winnipeg. There, he worked with teachers and staff to develop accommodation strategies for students with disabilities and other special needs. Kumuena Tekasala also served as a member of the divisional Lifts & Transfers committee and made presentations to fellow education and child-development professionals on topics such as developing school readiness skills in preschool-aged children.
An active member of the field, Kumuena Tekasala belongs to professional organizations such as the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM), the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC), and the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT). He holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a master’s in occupational therapy from the University of Manitoba.
Most recently, he served as an occupational therapist for Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this position, he held responsibilities such as providing clinical assessments and treatment for patients who have experienced injuries and conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Kumuena Tekasala also worked closely with fellow care-team members and families of patients to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
While working with patients at Riverview Health Centre, Kumuena Tekasala concurrently served as an occupational therapist and provisional school clinician with the River East Transcona School Division in Winnipeg. There, he worked with teachers and staff to develop accommodation strategies for students with disabilities and other special needs. Kumuena Tekasala also served as a member of the divisional Lifts & Transfers committee and made presentations to fellow education and child-development professionals on topics such as developing school readiness skills in preschool-aged children.
Occupational Therapist - Provisional School Clinician
River East Transcona School Division
September 2016
to June 2018
