Chu Hong Alex Poon
BUNDOORA,VIC
Summary
Occupational Therapist with 4 years of hands-on experience in the NDIS sector, specialising in developing person centred therapy plans and enhancing client independence. Known for exceptional assessment skills and a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Eager to apply my expertise in a role that offers opportunities for working across various settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)
Mao Care Services
Campbellfield, VIC
09.2020 - 11.2024
- Deliver occupational therapy services to a diverse client base, including paediatric clients (mostly ASD and ID), adult disability, older adults and mental health patients.
- Manage caseloads ranging from younger children to older adults, including initial assessments, intervention planning, goal setting, and providing future recommendations.
- Develop and implement personalised intervention plans that align with the client's goals, focusing on improving daily living skills, enhancing mobility, emotional regulation, and promoting independence.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand clients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, ensuring that their abilities and limitations are clearly documented.
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals, support coordinators, families and NDIS planners to advocate for success in meeting clients' needs.
- Liaise with the equipment/Assistive Technology (AT) supplier to organise trial, obtain quote, and identify the most appropriate equipment for clients.
- Create detailed reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals, and recommendations for future care.
- Monitor patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
- Develop and deliver 1-on-1 & group therapeutic programs tailored to meet the specific needs of clients.
Occupational Therapy Student
Tuart Hill Primary School
Perth, WA
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Manage a caseload of 8 children from kindergarten to year 2, including initial assessments, intervention planning, implementation, and modification.
- Conducted OT assessments, such as VMI-Beery and Clinical Observation Long Form, with children from 4 years to 11 years.
- Plan and facilitate group OT sessions to improve children's fine and gross motor skills, sensory and processing skills, and address behavioral issues, such as following instructions and maintaining concentration.
- Implement in-class fine motor skill activities and handwriting exercises for children from Kindergarten to Year 1.
- Observe and co-facilitate interventions in Gymworks OT with 3 to 10-year-old children who experience issues with fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory problems.
- Complete OT intervention reports and progress notes that address summary and recommendations for teachers and parents.
Occupational Therapy Student
Bentley Health Service – Mental health inpatient and outpatient service
Perth, WA
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Planned and facilitated various group sessions focused on stress management, sleep hygiene, relapse prevention, communication skills, visual arts, meditation practices, and relaxation activities.
- Performed supervised outpatient visits and assessments.
- Conducted initial assessments, using functional and standardized cognitive and perceptual assessments such as MOCA and MMSE, with patients.
- Facilitated daily patient meetings to introduce inpatient OT programs.
- Participated in collective and program review meetings, discussing patient progress with OT supervisor.
- Completed weekly progress notes and other relevant patient documentation.
Occupational Therapy Student
Juniper Residential – Hayloft
Perth, WA
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted initial assessments including functional and standardised Cognitive & Perceptual assessments such as MOCA and MMSE.
- Engaged in telephone consultations with patients' relatives to obtain necessary information for assessing the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia.
- Participated in and co-facilitated fine and gross motor exercise groups with the lifestyle coordinator.
- Collaborated with a physiotherapist in transferring patients using a hoist, with safe manual handling procedures.
- Improved understanding about inter-professional care planning for elderly people.
Occupational Therapy Student
Fremantle Hospital and Health service
Perth, WA
02.2016 - 02.2016
- Enhanced knowledge and proficiency in administering a range of OT assessments and screening tools, including the Modified Barthel Index, Functional Independence Measure, and the Housing Enabler Screening Tool.
- Strengthened interpersonal and verbal communication skills through direct interactions with clients on home visits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Curtin University
Perth01.2019
Diploma of Health Science -
Curtin College
Perth01.2015
High School Diploma -
Ridley College
Toronto, Canada01.2013
Skills
- Intervention planning and implementation
- Patient Assessments
- Strong autonomy and self-motivated
- Emotion & Cognitive Support
- Strong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, such as managing own emotion and building resilience under pressure
- Proficient in English and Chinese Able to speak Cantonese and Mandarin fluently
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint across Windows and Mac platforms
- Hold a full VIC driver license, valid Working with Children Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Obtained certificates of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training Certificates can be renewed upon request
Research Experience
- Scoping Review: Interventions to improve Mental Health in Primary School Children
[April 2019 – November 2019]
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)
Mao Care Services
09.2020 - 11.2024
Occupational Therapy Student
Tuart Hill Primary School
07.2019 - 09.2019
Occupational Therapy Student
Bentley Health Service – Mental health inpatient and outpatient service
04.2019 - 07.2019
Occupational Therapy Student
Juniper Residential – Hayloft
12.2018 - 12.2018
Occupational Therapy Student
Fremantle Hospital and Health service
02.2016 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Curtin University
Diploma of Health Science -
Curtin College
High School Diploma -
Ridley College
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