Belinda Rowland

Anticipating graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Honours) by the end of 2024, facilitating registration with AHPRA and the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. A seasoned engineer with over a decade of global experience in the oil and gas sector, brings a unique perspective to Occupational Therapy. A background that has honed emotional intelligence skills, fostering robust communication and interpersonal skills developed in team, supervisory, and senior roles. Beyond technical expertise, this journey has instilled qualities crucial for building effective therapeutic relationships. Proficient in creative problem-solving, time management, and organization, I contribute to a dynamic and efficient work environment. Rooted in core values of integrity, adventurousness, and dedication, my approach Occupational Therapy is holistic, integrating life and academic skills for innovative and personalised therapeutic approaches. My family-oriented nature and enthusiasm drive me to create meaningful change in the lives of those I work with.

• Tertiary Qualification, Demonstrated knowledge of varied method of assessment, treatment and evaluation, Throughout my course I have completed the following subjects XXXX and XXXX and xxxxx, in which we learned about methods of assessment and evaluation specifically xxxx xxxx and xxxx and developed treatment interventions for clients as part of assessments. I have also been on a 3 week placement with Better Rehab, which is, in which I was exposed to a range of different assessments and treatment.
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills, I have developed strong communication and interpersonal skills throughout my career as an engineer, working on oil rigs all over the world. Due to the extreme nature, and isolation of the work, it was imperative that the team bonded and relied heavily upon one another. I have strong written communication skills, which is evidenced by my success in writing succinct and xxx assignments as part of my university degree and engineering reports for large organisations such as BP and Woodside.
• Ability to Work Independently, I have demonstrated the ability to work independently on a recent placement where I was give a student project to complete. This project required me to interview all 30 OT’s at Better Rehab and write a synopsis of a success story they have had within their work. I independently organised every, designed and complied a document, which was later published as a book for the office. I have worked as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst on placement, liasing with physio’s, exercise physiologists, speech therapists and allied health assistants. In addition I have work as part of a multidisciplinary team as a specialist well designer, this entailed working with geologists, geophysistics, production engineers and project manager to design a develop the optimal well design to satisfy all stakeholders.
• Commitment to Learning and Professional Development, I have demonstrated a commitment to learning an professional development by completing 50 hours of professional development over the course of my university degree to strengthen and broaden my knowledge across the OT profession.

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