Experience

ABC Therapy

• Australia
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Occupational Therapist

  • Jan 2019 - Present



SensesWA

• Australia
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Services Manager

  • May 2019 - Present



Therapy Focus

• Australia
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Apr 2018 - May 2019



Broadmeadows Special Development School

• Melbourne, Australia

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018



Healthe Care

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2018



Building Blocks Therapy

• Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2017



Everyday Independence

• Allied Health Support & Administration

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2017



Institute of Functional Neuroscience

• Australia
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Key skills and responsibilities: • Working primarily with individuals between the ages of 0-20 years old experiencing neurological conditions • Case management • Liaise with multi-disciplinary team in management of patient care • Write requests for development of treatment plans • As necessary counsel patients in matters relating to their care • Conduct, teach and supervise initial examinations and consultations with patients • Perform physical and neurological examinations • Perform diagnostic procedures (qEEG, LORETA)



Perth After Hours Medical Service

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Contact Center Operator/Coordinator

  • Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Key responsibilities include: • Being the first point of contact for patients • Triaging patients • Identifying emergency symptoms • Creating and maintaining patient folders by gathering the appropriate information from the individual • Demonstrating good communication skills over the phone • Gathering and documenting symptoms to pass on to the Doctors • Assigning patients to the relevant Doctors according to their geographical location • Communicating with the Doctors • Maintaining patient confidentiality • Comforting and responding appropriately to patients who appear anxious or in distress



Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

• Medical Practices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  Seven week full time placement working as part of the ACT team assisting with complex case discharge planning. Key skills & responsibilities: • Administering assessments i.e. Initial, cognitive and functional assessments • Contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary environment • Education to patients and appropriate family members i.e. hoist training, fatigue management and energy conservation • Pressure care & falls prevention • Equipment provision Seven week full time placement working as part of the ACT team assisting with complex case discharge planning. Key skills & responsibilities: • Administering assessments i.e. Initial, cognitive and functional assessments • Contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary environment • Education to patients and appropriate family members i.e. hoist training, fatigue management and energy conservation • Pressure care & falls prevention • Equipment provision



AngloGold Ashanti

• South Africa
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Seven week full time mining placement consisting of 3 swings of 8 days on and 6 days off. Key skills & responsibilities: • Complete and review Functional Job Descriptions (FJD’s) • Analysis of injuries and incidents occurring on site • Analysis of workplace ergonomics – workstation assessment • Engaging in manual handling training and assessment Seven week full time mining placement consisting of 3 swings of 8 days on and 6 days off. Key skills & responsibilities: • Complete and review Functional Job Descriptions (FJD’s) • Analysis of injuries and incidents occurring on site • Analysis of workplace ergonomics – workstation assessment • Engaging in manual handling training and assessment



Brightwater Care Group Ltd.

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Seven week full time IPE based placement at Brightwater Madeley Aged Care facility. Key responsibilities included: • Develop therapeutic programs specific to the need of the individuals • Engaging residents in meaningful activities of their choice to maintain health and wellbeing • Running cardiopulmonary rehab group, dementia specific reminiscence group, and sensory stimulation activities • Conducting assessments with the residents – PAS, MMSE, Functional Ax • Maintain residents independence and engagement with activities of daily living (ADLs) • Measuring residents for specific equipment – wheelchair prescription • Working with residents experiencing a range of conditions including Dementia, Arthritis and Parkinson’s



Shape Bar

• Australia
• Entertainment Providers

• Bartender/Bar Supervisor

  • Jul 2014 - May 2015

  Key responsibilities included: • Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with a variety of customers • Bar opening and closing responsibilities • Cash handling and management • Monitoring of other bar staff and delegating beaks at appropriate times • Monitoring stock levels throughout the night • Assist with stocking bar with drinks and glassware • Preparing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks • Ensure RSA regulations are being upheld • Adhering to the safety procedures in place for managing intoxicated or aggressive customers • Working within a fast paced environment



Villa Dalmacia Aged Care Services

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  Key responsibilities included: • Managing caseloads • Working with residents in both high and low care • Finding alternative methods of communication for non-English speaking residents • Conduct assessments with residents to gather information – MMSE, COPM, PAS • Analyse and interpret assessment results Key responsibilities included: • Managing caseloads • Working with residents in both high and low care • Finding alternative methods of communication for non-English speaking residents • Conduct assessments with residents to gather information – MMSE, COPM, PAS • Analyse and interpret assessment results



Coles Group

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2014



Disability Services

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

  Key responsibilities included: • Working with a resident experiencing an intellectual disability • Engaging with the individual both within the facility and in the community • Develop specific therapeutic programmes for the individual • Encouraging engagement in meaningful occupations • Adapting activities to allow engagement and enhance wellbeing • Building rapport with the resident to find out what’s meaningful to him • Developing a life story for the individual throughout the placement • Ensuring the resident continues to engage in activities in the wider community • Encouraging social interaction with other individuals both within the facility and the community



Autism Association of Western Australia

• Australia
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student Occupational Therapist

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

  University placement working in the day care within the early intervention clinic. Key responsibilities included: • Working with children experiencing developmental delays and diagnosed developmental disabilities • Providing appropriate levels of support for the children to engage in activities • Develop interventions to facilitate learning • Conduct assessments and observations of the children to determine current strengths and weaknesses • Develop appropriate activities to further the Child’s current abilities