Amy Pleasant
Perth,WA
Summary
Allied Health Assistant with over 7 years of work experience in Mental Health with skills in client engagement techniques and supporting group therapy sessions. I am very passionate about visual arts in both my work life and personal life, working with a variety of mediums. I thoroughly enjoy facilitating art sessions to encourage clients to express themselves and try something new. I also take pride in my ability to effectively communicate with both my team and clients to create a productive and supportive space.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Allied Health Assistant
North Metropolitan Health Service
Mount Claremont, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Facilitated patient care and daily activities for healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate patient records to ensure continuity of care.
- Prepared equipment and materials to support therapy sessions effectively.
- Upheld infection control guidelines to maintain a clean work environment.
- Engaging Mental Health Consumers in meaningful activities that are life-giving and relevant to their needs and wellbeing whilst in hospital.
Patient Service Assistant
North Metropolitan Health Service
Mount Claremont, WA
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient areas to ensure safety.
- Helped with meal service, ensuring dietary needs were met for patients.
- Prepared and cleaned equipment following infection control protocols consistently.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Education
Certificate II - Visual Arts (Furniture)
Churchlands Senior High School
Perth, WA11-2018
Certificate II - Community Services
Churchlands Senior Highschool
Perth, WA11-2018
Skills
- Therapy session support
- Patient engagement techniques
- Healthcare compliance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient confidentiality practices
- Infection control measures
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Data entry and record keeping
- First aid and CPR
- Therapeutic techniques application
- Problem-solving capacity
Accomplishments
- Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training
- PART trained
- Aboriginal Cultural eLearning
- Basic Life Support
References
Andrew Miller
A/Manager Occupational Therapy
0423324420
Carley Rooney
Senior Occupational Therapist
0476255519
Timeline
Allied Health Assistant
North Metropolitan Health Service
03.2022 - Current
Patient Service Assistant
North Metropolitan Health Service
07.2019 - 03.2022
Certificate II - Visual Arts (Furniture)
Churchlands Senior High School
Certificate II - Community Services
Churchlands Senior Highschool