Leah Dufficy
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
To bring a unique skill set to this leadership role, fostering a cohesive team environment that prioritises both clinical excellence and compassionate patient centred care
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Leisure Therapist
Logan Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Acute Adult Inpatient Unit (5 wards, 64 beds)
- Short Stay Unit - Assisted set up of new SSU (2014), including Allied Health Services with MDT, development of patient therapeutic group program (dual-diagnosis/addiction tailored programs)
- Introduction to Leisure Therapy Services across all Logan inpatient units (64 Beds)
- Development and coordination of MDT and support services patient group program (5 wards) - inclusive of allied health (OT, SW, Psychology, Dietician, PT, RO & LT), pharmacy, peer workers and carer support, nursing, IPRA, volunteers and NGO's
- Business cases, Innovation of new programs, as well as environmental enrichment projects
- Supervisor of Recreation staff across the MSAMHS (PAH, Logan, Redlands)
- Development of Recreation and Leisure specific education resources and training
- Attendance of the Leisure Therapy and Recreation Officer Network MSMHS - Chair in clinical leads absence
- Member of the QLeisure Therapy Network, Australia
- Recognised Membership from the ATRA (American Therapeutic Recreation Association) - Certified
- Recognised Membership from the ARTA (Australian Recreation Therapy Association)
Leisure Therapist
Redlands Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2017
- Acute Adult Inpatient Unit (23 beds)
- Assisted set up and development of therapeutic group program with new allied health team (2013) with recruitment of LT, RO, OT and peer workers (1FTE SW prior)
- Business cases, Innovation of new programs & projects, 'Safewards' implementation, sensory & environmental enrichment projects
Senior Physiotherapy AHA Supervisor
Royal Children's Hospital
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Administrative - booking appointments, referrals; HBCIS hospital database entry; clinic lists/outreach clinics; PI5 statistics; chart ordering and management; audio video record keeping & legal documentation for medical records; answering phones, email, correspondence
- Non-clinical - training workshops (collating education material, design and distribution of handout booklets, catering, accounts, IT & advertisement); department fire warden; AHA mandatory training; QI activities; department infection control; stock control/ordering; linen services; department budget; therapy & mobility equipment - ordering, management, implementing loans procedures, maintenance and research; PT & department statistics; hydrotherapy pool maintenance and daily testing
- Clinical - Coordination of staff to deliver patient hydrotherapy & physiotherapy gym sessions; CF patient coordination between PT and AHA staff; reporting to treating clinician and documentation; delivery of 1:1 bedside treatment plan to support patients with limited mobility/immunocompromised (neurosciences, oncology, orthopaedic, burns, respiratory)
Advanced Recreation Officer
Brighton Health Campus
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Psychogeriatric Mental Health & Dementia - Locked unit
- Responsible for planning, design, implementation & evaluation of therapeutic individual, group & palliative care programs; completing assessments, care planning; co-ordination and training of volunteers, student education & development; special events, resouces/stock, hairdressing services, monthly budget
- Mental Health, Frail Aged & Dementia Specific programs
Diversional Therapist (Certified Rec Therapist)
The Sutherland Hospital
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Mental Health In-Patient Unit (Psychiatry)
- Responsible for planning, design, implementation & evaluation of therapeutic group/individual intervention, educational & rehabilitation patient programs; assessment, care planning, case management; facilitating community integration & leisure education
- 30 bed unit - Acute (10 beds), sub-acute (20 beds)
- Supervision of patients on graded levels of approved leave - daily walks, exercise programs, off site - shopping outings (functional assessment), bus trips for leisure and recreation activities, weekly community based bowling and tennis activities (inpatients and case managers with community patients)
Diversional Therapist (Certified Rec Therapist)
Lawrence Hargrave Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2007
Diversional Therapist (Certified Rec Therapist)
David Berry Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Responsible for planning, design, implementation & evaluation of therapeutic individual & group rehabilitation & palliative patient programs; completing patient assessments, care planning & conferences, case management & intervention; facilitating community integration & leisure education; co-ordination of hospital shop, special events, DT stock, hairdressing services & volunteers
Personal Carer
Frank Vickery Village
01.2003 - 12.2007
- Basic wound care & management, operation of drop-in clinic; assistance with ADL's - showering & dressing residents, laundry & cleaning, meal preparation; sleepover/on-call shifts, facility lock-up & senior PC night shift work
Office Administrator
State Member Canterbury
01.2001 - 12.2005
- Part-time employment - Responsible for customer service - cultivating & maintaining existing & new relationships, complaints resolution, fax & email correspondence, answering phones, regional advertising
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Western Sydney
Campbelltown, NSW01.2005
Bachelor of Health Science - Psychology
Swinburne University
03-2012
Senior First Aid Certificate -
Surf Lifesaving Australia
Thirroul, NSW01.2003
High School Certificate (HSC) -
Menai High School
Sydney, N.S.W01.2002
Surf Life Saving Certification -
Surf Lifesaving Australia
Thirroul, NSW01.2000
School Certificate -
Menai High School
Sydney, N.S.W01.2000
Skills
* Leadership & Team Management
* Clinical Expertise in Mental Health
* Interpersonal & Communication skills
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration
* Advocacy & Compassionate Care
* Engagement & Creativity
Accomplishments
- Represented Australia in Women's Indoor Soccer - 2000
- Represented NSW in Women's Indoor Soccer - 1998 - 1999 - 2000
References
- Jeanette Sewell, Clinical Lead for Leisure and Recreation Services, MSAMHS, (07) 3825 6115
- Michelle-Renee Jane, Senior Physiotherapist & New Graduate Support, Logan Hospital, (07) 3089 8285
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Playing guitar
- Art (painting)
- Outdoor Adventures
- Swimming
- Sport
- Animals
- Family & Friends
Volunteer Experience
- Sound Technician & Guitarist, Menai City, 01/01/01, 12/31/03
- Lifeguard Patrol, Thirroul Surf Club, 01/01/00
- Trained young indoor soccer players, 01/01/98, 12/31/99
- Captain & Coach of all junior and senior basketball teams, Menai School, 01/01/96
Timeline
Senior Leisure Therapist
Logan Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Leisure Therapist
Redlands Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2017
Senior Physiotherapy AHA Supervisor
Royal Children's Hospital
03.2011 - 01.2013
Advanced Recreation Officer
Brighton Health Campus
03.2009 - 02.2012
Diversional Therapist (Certified Rec Therapist)
The Sutherland Hospital
01.2008 - 03.2009
Diversional Therapist (Certified Rec Therapist)
Lawrence Hargrave Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2007
Diversional Therapist (Certified Rec Therapist)
David Berry Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2007
Personal Carer
Frank Vickery Village
01.2003 - 12.2007
Office Administrator
State Member Canterbury
01.2001 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Health Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor of Health Science - Psychology
Swinburne University
Senior First Aid Certificate -
Surf Lifesaving Australia
High School Certificate (HSC) -
Menai High School
Surf Life Saving Certification -
Surf Lifesaving Australia
School Certificate -
Menai High School
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