Courtney McPhee
Ringwood North,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Allied Health Assistant with experience working with geriatric populations and persons living with dementia.
Proven leader in multidisciplinary teams, known for building effective relationships with clients and families. Skilled in time management, communication and enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Monash Health, Kingston Centre
09.2023 - Current
GEM - Occupational Therapy department
- Experience working with and supporting geriatric patients living with dementia within the hospital setting
- Assist in the retraining of activities of daily living, including self-care occupations (showering, toileting, dressing, grooming), domestic/community occupations, and cognitive retraining to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to improve patient engagement and therapy outcomes.
- Provision and education of adaptive equipment, such as over-toilet frames, shower chairs, and pick-up sticks.
- Supervision of Allied Health Assistant students, providing formal written and verbal feedback.
- Conducting timely written documentation and verbal handovers to treating therapists and relevant members of the broader multidisciplinary team.
- Completion of discharge referrals, such as My Aged Care referrals, under the delegation of the Occupational Therapist.
- Facilitate group supervision for Grade 2 Allied Health Assistants.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with occupational therapy best practices.
Grade 2 Allied Health Assisatnt
Monash Health, Kingston Centre
01.2021 - 09.2023
GEM - Occupational Therapy Department
Manager/Barista/Waiter
Stirr It Up Cafe
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Responsible for managing the front of house, training new staff, ordering stock, and opening and closing the store.
Allied Health Assistant (Placement)
Wantirna Health, Eastern Health
- Completion of 125 hours of clinical placement on a sub-acute geriatric medicine ward, in both physiotherapy and occupational therapy disciplines.
- Assist patients in completing exercise programs and mobility practice to restore strength and movement.
- Assist patients in completing activities of daily living, such as showering, toileting, dressing, grooming, and domestic tasks.
- Equipment provision and education of gait aids and adaptive equipment (over-toilet frames, shower stools, etc.).
- Liaising and collaborating with therapists, providing efficient verbal handovers and documentation.
Education
Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance - Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
Swinburne University
12-2020
Bachelor of Health Science - Exercise Science, Physical Activity for Health
Deakin University
12-2019
Victoria Certificate of Education -
Norwood Secondary College
12-2016
Skills
- Adaptable
- Excellent time management skills
- Workload prioritisation
- Strong teamwork skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Reliable
- Student supervision
- Patient-centred care
Accomplishments
- 2025- Current member of the project 'Optimising the role of AHA in bed-based OT services'
- 2025- Received 'outstanding contribution and leadership' award at Monash Health Allied Health Assistant awards day
- 2024- Current: Member of the Allied Health Assistant Leadership Group across Monash Health
- 2024- Presented on 'Delirium management strategies' to Allied Health Assistants at Kingston Centre, Monash Health
- 2023- Currently hold the Orientation working party at Monash Health which is responsible for orientating new Allied Health Assistants across sites and referring new graduates to 'early in career' programs.
- 2023- Current: Facilitate group supervision sessions with Allied Health Assistants within the Occupational Therapy department and run professional development sessions.
- 2023- Received 'outstanding clinical educator award'
- 2023- Became 'Lead Supervisor' for Allied Health Assistant students at Kingston Centre, Monash Health.
- 2023- Current member of the Social & Wellbeing portfolio at Kingston Centre to enhance morale.
- 2023- Current member of the Clinical Portfolio, responsible for identifying learning needs across the department and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- 2023- Obtained a grade 3 Allied Health Assistant role at Kingston Centre, Monash Health
- 2022- Assisted in the implementation of the 'Delirium toolbox' across Kingston Centre, Monash Health. This includes an array of resources to support persons in a delirium or living with dementia within bed-based service.
- 2021-2023: Obtained the 'car portfolio' at the Kingston Centre to facilitate home visits for clinicians
- 2021-2023: Co-supervisor for Allied Health Assistant students at Monash Health
- 2021- Current Allied Health Assistant site meeting coordinator; responsible for planning and scheduling meetings
Additional Certificates Requirements
- First aid certificate
- Working with children's check
- Full immunisation history
- Full drivers license + car
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Monash Health, Kingston Centre
09.2023 - Current
Grade 2 Allied Health Assisatnt
Monash Health, Kingston Centre
01.2021 - 09.2023
Manager/Barista/Waiter
Stirr It Up Cafe
01.2017 - 12.2020
Allied Health Assistant (Placement)
Wantirna Health, Eastern Health
Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance - Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
Swinburne University
Bachelor of Health Science - Exercise Science, Physical Activity for Health
Deakin University
Victoria Certificate of Education -
Norwood Secondary College
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