Brittany Cairns
Wilton,NSW
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Wollondilly Disability Support
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Facilitated engagement in activities of daily living
- Assisted with personal care tasks
- Facilitated community access
- Maintained up to date progress notes after each shift
- Developed strong rapport with participants and their families through active listening and clear communication skills
- Supported individuals with their medication management
- Collaborated with allied health professionals to develop life skills with participants
- Assisted participants' during therapy appointments
- Supported participant's' physical wellbeing through physical activity
- Provided emotional support and companionship to participants and their families whilst maintaining professional boundaries
Allied Health Assistant
Allied Health Partnerships
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Engaged with primary school aged students with a main focus on fine and gross motor skills
- Implemented group treatment plans developed by the occupational therapist, approximately 4-7 students
- Conducted large scale group sessions involving whole classes, approximately 20-25 students
- Monitored client progress through concise progress notes and reports
- Engaged in regular meetings with supervising therapists to discuss client progress
- Provided 1:1 support to students displaying difficulty with tasks during small group interventions
- Conducted screening assessments pre and post intervention
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Western Sydney
Campbelltown, NSW12.2024
Skills
- Kinesthetic learner
- Career driven
- Clear, concise communication skills
- Active listener
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Allied Health Assistant
Allied Health Partnerships
01.2022 - 12.2022
Support Worker
Wollondilly Disability Support
06.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Western Sydney