Occupational Therapist

• May 2021 - Present

Occupational Therapist

• Jan 2020 - Present

Retailer

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2020

Medical Receptionist

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2020

Currently working in a medical receptionist role involving a number of administrative tasks that delivers patients a level of quality care. Currently working in a medical receptionist role involving a number of administrative tasks that delivers patients a level of quality care.

Occupational Therapy 4th Year Student Clinical Placement

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

Wantirna Health -Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) Unit (9 weeks).This placement involved assessing, setting collabrativeclient goals, developing interventions and discharge planning within an inpatient setting for the elderly population. Common occupational performance issues seen by this population group includes de-conditioning, impaired strength/mobility, impaired cognition etc. Common clinical conditions were Dementia, Parkinson's disease, Falls, Osteoarthritis etc. Assessments completed included initial assessments, home visit assessments, functional and cognitive assessments (NUCOG) and so on. Some of the interventions completed included hand therapy, home modifications, equipment prescription, pressure care, referrals to community services etc.For further details of the common OPI's, assessments and interventions completed, please refer to the attached document below. Show less

The Interprofessional Practice Placement (IPP) completed at Wantirna Health

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

This project was a part of my fourth year clinical placement at Wantirna Health. It was focused on a clinical placement model that allowed students of various health disciplines an opportunity to participate in an interprofessional, student led, clinical placement for a week. The various disciplines were Medical Students, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Nursing, Pharmacy and Occupational Therapy. The week involved demonstrating invidivudal clincal roles within the GEM setting; including completing information gathering, assessments, intervention and discharge planning. It highlighted the use of teamwork, communication, organisation, respect and many other qualities that assists in other health professions being able to understand each others roles within this setting.This was a highlight of my fourth year placement as it allowed me to demonstrate my knowledge and skills to other health professions, as well as understanding how other disciplines engage with clients. Show less

Student Project Manager (Participatory Community Practice/Be Connected Iniative)

• Jul 2018 - May 2019

This Participatory Community Practice (PCP) project aimed to increase the digital literacy skills of older Australians in Frankston North through the Australian Governments 'Be Connected' initiative. Digital literacy skills are essential for health and well-being for the older population, enabling social inclusion, access to health information and gives a sense of purpose in completing every day occupations. This Participatory Community Practice (PCP) project aimed to increase the digital literacy skills of older Australians in Frankston North through the Australian Governments 'Be Connected' initiative. Digital literacy skills are essential for health and well-being for the older population, enabling social inclusion, access to health information and gives a sense of purpose in completing every day occupations.

Occupational Therapy 3rd Year Clinical Placement Student

• May 2018 - Jul 2018

I completed my third year placement in the Mental Health ward and CRCU in Traralgon. The clinical placement involved completing numerous assessments, observations, documentation and assisting with interventions with the aim to improve the health and well-being of individuals with mental health concerns. Common occupational performance issues included lack of social engagement, increased anxiety, low mood etc. Assessments completed included Mental State Examination (MSE), Neuropsychiatry Unit Cognitive Assessment (NUCOG), Functional Cognitive Assessments etc. Interventions ranged from cooking/gardening groups, developing a sensory room/sensory modulation techniques, observing mental health tribunals etc. For further details of the common OPI's, assessments and interventions completed, please refer to the attached document below. Show less

Occupational Therapy Student 2nd Year Clinical Placement

• Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

Completed student placement at Windermere Early Learning Centre. This placement involved completing observations and assisting with initial assessments, documentation and various interventions. The placement included weekly experience at MUCCY clinic- a service directed to children with developmental delays who are undiagnosed but require extra assitance to achieve their goals. Common occupational performance issues included fine/gross motor control difficulties, poor hand writing, developmental delays etc. Assessments completed included initial interviews, Beery VMI, COPM, Sensory Profile Measure (SPM) etc. Interventions completed were child observations, floor time based activities handwriting activities and more. For further details of the common OPI's, assessments and interventions completed, please refer to the attached document below. Show less