Experience

Australian Health Professionals Disability & Home Care

• OT Team Lead

  • May 2021 - Present



Kickstart Kids Therapy

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Occupational Therapist

  • Jan 2020 - May 2021



NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  Working within a PMLD case load. Completing seating and bedding assessments and supporting children with neurological diagnoses.



The Owl Centre for Children's Independent Therapy

• United Kingdom
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2019



London North West Healthcare NHS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Locum role within new borough of London. Working within hospital, clinic and schools.



Sunshine House Children and Young People’s Development Centre

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

  Guys’ and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Specialist paediatric clinic. Clinic based with Home and school visits conducted.

• Pediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Dec 2016 - Mar 2018



Only About Children

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2016

  I have two roles at Oac, I am an Occupational Therapy Consultant within the preschool environment and I am also a clinician within the clinic or preschool environment. My role at Oac is to support the children and staff with activities of daily living e.g. if a child is having difficulties with fine motor, gross motor, self-care, visual perception skills, among other tasks, I can assist the child, campus and family with strategies to improve their skills. At Oac we also provide individual therapy through Oac health private. I also provide training to educators, staff and parents on topics including inclusion, school readiness, an active program, and other health topics.



Samantha Rasa OT

• Occupational Therapist

  • Sep 2013 - Feb 2015

  Within the medical practice, I was the soul Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatrics. I conducted standardised and non standardised assessments to then assist children with a range of diagnoses similar to previous employment. As there are limited OTs in the area, I shared my knowledge and expertise with a wide range of clients. Building up the OT sector of this practice was challenging yet a great learning experience. Working within a multidisciplinary team including psychologists and doctors allowed for greater service provision and progress.I then become a mobile OT within the area of the practice and the Illawarra due to practice shutting down.



HoPALoNG Occupational Therapy for Children

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  • May 2013 - Feb 2015

  My role at Hopalong was to conduct a range of standardised and non-standardised assessments for all children.I was able to experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorders, Learning Difficulties, and Developmental Delay.Therapy was provided at the clinic or within the school environment.



A.O.T.R

• France

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  Conducting a range of non-standardised assessments and clinical observations.Completed DIR/floortime training.Working with children diagnosed with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, learning difficulties, developmental delay and cerebral palsy.