Cristiana, Ka Ian Chao
Orange,NSW
Summary
Cristiana is a dedicated occupational therapist with over 9 years of clinical experience. Cristiana has extensive knowledge and experience working in the Paediatric field and is interested in helping people across all age groups.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Total Health Orange
Orange
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct occupation-centred assessment, intervention and outcomes evaluation, diverse clientele including NDIS participants, school contracts and private clients.
- Liaise with NDIS support coordinator and other stakeholders on clients’ occupational therapy planning
- Participate in NDIS stakeholders meetings
- Complete written reports and referral letters in line with organizational and NDIS requirements
- Contribute to service development
- Actively participate in peer review and case discussions with other health practitioners in the team.
Occupational Therapist (Full Time)
Global Rehabilitation Services, Australia
Orange, NSW
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Conduct occupation-centred assessment, intervention and outcomes evaluation
- Liaise with NDIS support coordinator and other stakeholders on clients’ occupational therapy planning
- Participate in NDIS stakeholders meetings
- Complete written reports and referral letters in line with organizational and NDIS requirements
- Contribute to service development
- Actively participate in peer review and case discussions with other health practitioners in the team.
Occupational Therapist I (Casual)
Self-employed, Hong Kong
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Provide school-based and home-based occupational therapy services
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to kindergarten and school-aged children diagnosed with Dyslexia, Developmental Delay, Autism and ADHD
- Conduct tele-health group sessions to school-aged children diagnosed with Dyslexia.
Occupational Therapist I (Part Time)
Chai Wan Health Care Center, Hong Kong
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Networking and developing occupational therapy service in the organization
- Provide clinic-based occupational therapy services to children aged 2-12 with special educational needs
- Conducting occupational therapy assessments, formulation of treatment plans and on-going evaluation
- Advocating for students with special educational needs by holding education seminars to teachers, parents and the public.
Occupational Therapist I (Full Time)
Hong Kong Young Women Christian Association
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Provide school-based occupational therapy services to children with ASD, Developmental Delay, ADHD
- Work with speech pathologists and physiotherapists to conduct group therapies for clients in achieving their goals
- Work autonomously with clients and their families in achieving goals through assessment, intervention and evaluation
- Complete progress reports and referral letters for the advocacy of clients
- Work with kindergarten teachers in helping clients to enhance independence in daily tasks, educate kindergarten teachers for clients advocacy, through seminars and workshops.
Occupational Therapist II (Full Time)
Heep Hong Society
02.2014 - 10.2017
- Provide clinic-based occupational therapy services to children with ASD, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, CVI
- Conducting occupational therapy assessments, formulation of treatment plans and on-going evaluation
- Liaise with speech pathologist, physiotherapist and educational psychologist in the multidisciplinary team for case management
- Alongside with senior occupational therapist, complete assessment and progress reports for clients
- Supervise and educate occupational therapy assistants to support the delivery of services to clients.
Education
Master in Occupational Therapy -
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology -
City University of Hong Kong
Associate of Science (Psychology) -
College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Skills
Sensory Integration Assessment & Intervention
Fine motor training
Visual Perception training
Executive functioning training
AT recommendations
Aphra Registration Number
OCC0002673442
Other Certification
- Sensory Integration Certification certified by WPS and USC (Completed all 4 modules)
- Therapeutic Listening (12 contact hours)
- Beckman Oral Motor (16 contact hours)
- DIR 101: An introduction to DIR and DIRFloortime (12 contact hours)
- The Traffic Jam in My Brain (7 contact hours)
- The Zones of Regulation (2.75 contact hours)
Personal Information
Driving License: Class C P2 Driver’s license
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Total Health Orange
05.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist (Full Time)
Global Rehabilitation Services, Australia
12.2022 - 03.2023
Occupational Therapist I (Casual)
Self-employed, Hong Kong
01.2022 - 09.2022
Occupational Therapist I (Part Time)
Chai Wan Health Care Center, Hong Kong
12.2020 - 12.2021
Occupational Therapist I (Full Time)
Hong Kong Young Women Christian Association
10.2017 - 11.2020
Occupational Therapist II (Full Time)
Heep Hong Society
02.2014 - 10.2017
Master in Occupational Therapy -
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology -
City University of Hong Kong
Associate of Science (Psychology) -
College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University