Claire Mallon

• Supervise a team of Occupational Therapists, providing clinical and managerial leadership.
• Mentor team members, oversee caseloads, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services to NDIS clients.
• Conduct performance reviews, support professional development, and set clear performance expectations.
• Monitor team progress, offer constructive feedback, and delegate tasks based on individual strengths and expertise.
• Manage a personal clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities, maintaining high standards of client care.

Delivered client-centered therapy and assessments across the lifespan within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), specialising in paediatrics, physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental health. Provided tailored support in home and community settings, focusing on:

• Enhancing independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
• Promoting quality sleep and rest through individualized interventions.
• Supporting educational, vocational, play, leisure, and social participation goals.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to create holistic care plans.
• Helped clients achieve meaningful outcomes through a whole-person approach, fostering engagement, independence, and overall well-being.

• Implemented time management strategies that increased efficiency within the allied health department.
• Supported occupational therapists in evaluating patients'' functional abilities and recommending appropriate adaptive equipment or modifications, promoting independence at home or work settings.
• Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients.
• Completed role whilst awaiting AHPRA registration.

• Managed a community caseload for clients under 65 with physical disabilities.
• Conducted functional, wheelchair, and seating assessments, recommending appropriate equipment.
• Worked closely with physiotherapists and social workers in MDTs.
• Completed minor home modifications.

• Delivered cognitive, postural management, and upper limb rehabilitation assessments.
• Facilitated discharge planning with equipment provision and referrals to community teams.
• Conducted MDT meetings daily
• Inpatient non-acute hospital

• Supported individuals to live independently and remain in their homes by promoting functional and social independence.
• Facilitated early hospital discharge, reduced hospital admissions, and delayed the need for long-term care.
• Delivered person-centered interventions, prioritising tasks important to clients to enhance quality of life.
• Collaborated with hospital discharge teams, intermediate care, and community services to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Promoted access to community and voluntary resources to maintain or improve clients' independence and social functioning.
• Community based role

• Provided personal care and support to residents with diverse needs, promoting independence and dignity.
• Delivered care in line with individualised care plans, ensuring a person-centered approach.
• Assisted residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility, while ensuring safety through proper use of manual handling equipment.
• Fostered strong relationships through effective communication and companionship.

• Completed a 6-week placement within the Neurodevelopment Team, contributing to the diagnostic process for children with autism and ADHD.
• Gained experience running assessment groups and conducting school observations to support multidisciplinary team diagnoses.
• Facilitated 'self-groups' for children and young people recently diagnosed with autism, helping them understand their diagnosis and develop effective coping strategies.
• Successfully passed all placement competencies despite an early conclusion due to COVID-19, covering 1000 hours across four placements.

• Successfully completed an 8-week placement across two acute wards: Medicine and Post-Surgery.
• Conducted initial assessments, identified patient needs, and developed intervention plans and goals.
• Managed equipment ordering and delivery, coordinated discharge planning, and collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Completed a 7-week placement in an acute mental health hospital, meeting Level 5 competencies as part of university training.
• Supported individuals in identifying goals, developing skills, and addressing environmental barriers to improve their quality of life.
• Facilitated occupational therapy groups and promoted engagement in meaningful activities to aid in recovery.

• Completed a 7-week placement in rheumatology, successfully meeting all competencies.
• Conducted assessments for individuals living with arthritis, addressing their functional needs.
• Provided adaptive equipment and fabricated custom made splints bespoke to individual requirements.