Chantelle McCoy
Summary
Enthusiastic student focused on applying professional Occupational Therapy practice in areas of child and adolescent to an Allied Health role. Highly-motivated to take on new challenges and assist children with complex needs to achieve their daily goals. Strong interest in cognitive and neurological function in child development. Committed to creating a positive experience for families and clients to help enrich their lives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Surf Therapy Assistant
Surfing The Spectrum
02.2022 - Current
- Assisting with Surf Therapy as a volunteer surf instructor for children and youth with Autism.
- Supporting children with learning to surf programs and delivering inclusive and autism-informed practices.
- Provide family members with feedback and tips for participants.
Part-Time Caregiver
Family Memeber
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted with management of daily activities of infirm family member under aged-care.
- Assisted with personal activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, dressing, transfers and mobilising.
- Monitored overall health and well-being and noted significant changes in blood-pressure.
- Medication management.
- Coordinated home care and medical appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD02.2026
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Highly organised
- Building rapport with clients and their families
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Microsoft Office and Adobe suite
- Treatment Planning
- Working under pressure
Hobbies and Interests
I am passionate about helping families and children thrive by providing the support and service they need through Occupational Therapy. I am interested in cognitive and neurological functions that enable mastery of a child’s chosen skills. I enjoy surfing and participate in volunteering for Surfing the spectrum, a non-profit surf therapy initiative for autistic youth. I have children of my own and volunteer at their school to help children improve their reading skills.
Additional Information
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Current Blue Card
National Police Check
NDIS, Workers Orientation Module.
Current Driver's with own transport.
Reference
Michael Ahern / Pakenham Drainage
(Director)
Bangalow, NSW, 2479 Ph: +61 410 727 723
Timeline
Surf Therapy Assistant
Surfing The Spectrum
02.2022 - Current
Part-Time Caregiver
Family Memeber
03.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
Southern Cross University
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