Amelia Redman
Summary
A committed, hardworking, passionate and motivated Speech Pathologist with experience in Private Practice, Community Health, NDIS, and Schools. Experience with delivering speech therapy services via face-to-face and telehealth methods. A passion for providing both paediatric and adolescent populations with evidence-based care that supports their individual communication needs regardless of limiting health care determinants. Currently holds Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist membership with Speech Pathology Australia. A strong desire to continue to expand in professional knowledge and expertise. Ambition in undertaking leadership positions within the team if available.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Therapist
The Benevolent Society
07.2022 - Current
- Provided assessment and intervention of communication and swallowing disorder of clients ranging from 6 months-65 years.
- Utilised evidence-based practice in developing and providing individualised therapeutic intervention for a diverse caseload.
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and professional development training to expand in professional knowledge and expertise. These include completion of: Sounds Write literacy program, The Ultimate Play Based Therapy course and Neurodiversity Affirming Practice workshop.
- Engaging in regular communications with external stakeholders.
- Collaborated and communicated within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for clients with various goals.
- Participated in community networking functions to build rapport and connection with other local providers.
- Management and organisation of administrative duties including: scheduling and coordination of all client appointment, organisation of use of fleet vehicles and clinic rooms, completing general use resource development and management of team meetings and PD.
Speech Therapist
My Word Speech Therapy
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported children with high and low tech alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices such as LAMP Words for Life
- Supported children with literacy difficulties using the programs READ3, Spelfabet, and SPELD
- Engaged children with social skills support using programs such as We Thinkers, Secret Agents Society, Superflex Curriculum, and Everyday Speech
- Supported children with language, speech, and fluency difficulties
- Developed Allied Health Assistant plans and supervised AHA therapy services.
Allied Health Assistant
My Word Speech Therapy Albury
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Followed and delivered speech therapy services to children aged 6-18 years, under the direct supervision and guidance of a Speech Pathologist
- Communicated and collaborated with the client, their support team and the Speech Pathologist to deliver effective therapy
- Co-ordination and delivery of social skills therapy groups for children aged 6-12 years.
Education
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology -
Charles Sturt University
01.2021
Skills
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Strong computer skills
- Fast learner
- Strong work ethic
- Social Skills programs
- Drive and desire to connect and service the local community
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Effective time and calendar management
- Leadership and teamwork
- Ability to work in a team
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Cliniko online booking system
- Google Drive suite
- Delegating Speech Pathology care to Allied Health Assistants
- Precise and timely client documentation including case notes, reports and emails
- Ambition and motivation in career progression with a focus on undertaking leadership positions within the team
Certification
- Current Working with Children Check (NSW and VIC)
- Current First Aid and CPR
- National Police Check (NPC)
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Child Protection Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- Drivers Licence
Affiliations
Speech Pathology Australia Membership (Certified Practising)
Professional Development Completed
- Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
- Successful Outcomes for Individuals Using AAC: Ongoing Assessment and Intervention Planning , Tracey Kovach
- Babble and Munch Paediatric Feeding Foundations Program
- Advanced LAMP Training: Developing Language with LAMP
- LAMP Online Training
- The Zones of Regulation Comprehensive Training
- Sounds Write literacy program
- The Ultimate Play Based Therapy course
- Neurodiversity Affirming Practice workshop
References
- Chloe Wallder, Sensational Me OT, chloewallder@gmail.com, 0409 737 446
- Ruby Kearney, The Benevolent Society, rkearn04@gmail.com, 0417 556 958
- Ruth Millard, Personal Reference, ruthmillard34@gmail.com, 0450 173 587
Timeline
Speech Therapist
The Benevolent Society
07.2022 - Current
Speech Therapist
My Word Speech Therapy
12.2021 - 07.2022
Allied Health Assistant
My Word Speech Therapy Albury
06.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology -
Charles Sturt University
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