Amy Patterson
Speech and Language Therapy Volunteer at Speak With IT- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Speak With IT
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech and Language Therapy Volunteer
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Sep 2021 - Present
Work one-on-one to support an individual with aphasia in gaining more functional language use and overall confidence. Primarily work over video call, integrating Speech and Langauge Therapy apps (Tactus) to create personalised weekly sessions. Work one-on-one to support an individual with aphasia in gaining more functional language use and overall confidence. Primarily work over video call, integrating Speech and Langauge Therapy apps (Tactus) to create personalised weekly sessions.
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Patient Dining Companion
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May 2020 - Apr 2021
Volunteered on a ward during the evenings, supporting patients with dementia during meal times, aiding them in being independent and confident throughout the meal and evening. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team in maintaining the safety of each individual patient.
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Virtual Visiting Volunteer
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May 2020 - Apr 2021
Role involved facilitating communication and video calls between patients on wards and their relatives during the COVID pandemic, when ward visits were restricted. Approached and dealt with conducting end of life calls for relatives and patients with upmost sensitivity and discretion.Thrived on the fast paced ward environment, and effectively dealt with and solved technical problems, issues with connections or patient illness/communication needs
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BEANSTALKS CHILDCARE LTD
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United Kingdom
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Individual and Family Services
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Playworker
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May 2019 - Sep 2019
Worked in a pre-school and holiday club environment as part of a large team. Created daily activities for the young children to partake in, which were not only enjoyable, but also helped to develop their skills, independence and confidence. Experience of working with children from the age of 2 up to the age of 11. Worked in a pre-school and holiday club environment as part of a large team. Created daily activities for the young children to partake in, which were not only enjoyable, but also helped to develop their skills, independence and confidence. Experience of working with children from the age of 2 up to the age of 11.
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Education
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Sheffield Hallam University
Master of Science - MS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
The University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Education, Culture and Childhood -
Sale Grammar School
A Levels, A* A* A in Biology, History and Chemistry