Chun Toa (Colin) Mak
Summary
I’m soon to graduate from the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Deakin University. I have gained experience in paediatric, acute, sub-acute and outpatient hand therapy settings. I’m looking to apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout my course and placement work experience as an allied health assistant in a paediatric setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Student
Western Health
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted clients in the community to overcome barriers in occupational performance regarding their self-care, domestic, community and leisure occupations.
- Developed rapport with clients and families through on-site appointments, Telehealth sessions and home visits.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team, which includes Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, a Social Worker, a Clinical Psychologist and a Neuropsychologist.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss clients' goals, progress and interventions that were beneficial to the team.
- Administered Occupational Therapy Initial Assessment, which gathered information such as pre-morbid occupational performance, current cognition, upper limb mobility, functional mobility, functional transfers (on and off the bed, shower and toilet), vision and neglect.
- Provided recommendations on upper limb exercise programs and promoted practice within functional tasks in the community, kitchen, bathroom and living room.
- Suggested assistive equipment that improves clients' independence and safety, as well as occupational participation and engagement.
- Created visual aids (weekly schedule, reminder checklists and orientation signs) as a compensatory strategy for clients experiencing reduced short-term memory and orientation.
- Used energy conservation and routine building strategies to optimize clients' participation in daily activities.
- Lead gaming groups as an interactive and relaxed form of therapy in the hospital community centre. Robotic arms, music of clients' preferences (distraction strategy for people with functional neurological disorder), memory card games and motion sensors were commonly used treatments.
- Worked with interpreters to ensure clients' understanding of assessment instructions and adherence to intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of client progress, supporting continuity of care among team members and facilitating goal achievement.
Occupational Therapy Student
Werribee Mercy Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed an Occupational Therapy Pre-Admission Clinic Patient Information pack for clients preparing for their total hip joint replacements (THJR).
- Conducted research on the effectiveness of pre-admission information pack prior to total hip joint replacements.
- Sought resources and guidance from the clinical supervisor to develop the information pack as envisioned.
- Implemented the project plan and adhered to timeframes for project objectives.
- Included examples of hip precautions after the surgery, applying the techniques on daily occupations.
- Provided a list of assistive equipment for clients' consideration.
- Created an initial information gathering form with a fellow student to obtain background information and measurements of furniture and home environment.
- Consulted with Occupational Therapists within the department to receive feedback and modify the project draft accordingly.
- Completed a presentation in front of the university cohort to discuss the outcomes of the information booklet and the stages of project management.
- Submitted interim and final reports on the development of the information pack.
Occupational Therapy Student
Launceston General Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Obtained knowledge and experience of working in a stroke unit within an acute hospital setting. This enabled me to apply new learnings of stroke-related conditions into practice, including apraxia, aphasia and neglect.
- Acquired information gathering skills through Occupational Therapy initial assessment processes, such as pre-morbid occupational performance, home environment, social support, vision, cognition, upper limb range of motion, manual muscle testing, sensation and neglect.
- Learned to communicate professionally in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Doctors, Nurses, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Dieticians and Allied Health Assistants.
- Carried out intervention plans such as upper limb exercise programs and functional tasks retraining.
- Completed handover summaries prior to the clients' discharge from the stroke unit OT services.
Occupational Therapy Student
Bellbridge Primary School
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with pre-school children, the school principal and class teachers in a primary school.
- Consolidated on learnings and utilized the Occupational Therapy processes from the university course including goal setting with SMART goals, administering a variety of OT handwriting (formal and informal) assessments, formulating occupational performance issues (OPIs) and implementing strategies to improve handwriting and fine motor skills of pre-school children.
- Used a client-centered approach when tailoring the handwriting practice and coloring worksheets to the interests of children.
- Promoted an interactive learning environment by creating visual aids in the form of posters to remind students of the correct pencil grasps and sitting postures to prevent and alleviate pressure points in the body and hands.
- Developed a narrated powerpoint with a fellow student to enhance teachers' understanding regarding the multiple sensory systems in children, as well as the reasoning behind symptoms of sensory overload and practical strategies that are applicable in classrooms.
- Created reports to summarize the OT goals, assessments, OPIs and interventions completed with each student throughout the placement work experience.
Meat Processor
Nice N Fresh Gourmet P/L TA Alpini Foods
11.2021 - 07.2023
Occupational Therapy Student
Western Health
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked in the hand therapy department, a fast-paced hospital outpatient setting with people across the lifespan, such as children, adolescents and adults.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists/ Hand Therapists and Plastic Surgeons who specialize in hand surgery.
- Gained a more in-depth understanding of the anatomy and physiology of hands, as well as the relevant Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
- Learned about the various types of hand splints and the timeframes of their usage at home and in the community for clients.
- Worked directly with clients through the assessments and interventions to assess and understand the impact of hand injuries on their daily lives.
- Prescribed Theraputty exercises and fabricated several mallet splints for clients who experienced hand injuries.
Occupational Therapy Student
Jibber Jabber Allied Health
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Gained initial exposure and experience in a paediatric setting.
- Learned about various conditions experienced by children and their family members. E.g., Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Global Developmental Delay (GDD).
- Worked as part of a small team, including Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.
- Used active listening skills to develop rapport with clients and their family members.
- Involved in the development of an information booklet for parents to enhance their understanding of gross motor skills and its significance to children's development.
Education
Bachelor - Occupational Therapy
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC09-2025
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Attention to detail
- Interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Activity analysis
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Chinese (Cantonese)
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Student
Western Health
02.2025 - 03.2025
Occupational Therapy Student
Werribee Mercy Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2024
Occupational Therapy Student
Launceston General Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
Occupational Therapy Student
Bellbridge Primary School
09.2023 - 11.2023
Occupational Therapy Student
Western Health
04.2023 - 05.2023
Meat Processor
Nice N Fresh Gourmet P/L TA Alpini Foods
11.2021 - 07.2023
Occupational Therapy Student
Jibber Jabber Allied Health
01.2021 - 01.2021
Bachelor - Occupational Therapy
Deakin University
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