Faransia (Frances) Nyionzima
Geelong,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate early-career Occupational Therapist with one year of experience in community settings, specializing in assistive technology, home modifications, and client education. Proficient in delivering tailored therapeutic interventions and conducting comprehensive assessments, with a strong commitment to providing high-quality care. Seeking a Grade 1 ongoing position to further develop clinical skills and professional competencies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
IPC Health
01.2024 - Current
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
WHR Allied Health
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication with therapists, teams, and clients.
- Delivered tailored therapeutic interventions and executed client skill development plans proficiently.
- Executed effective and appropriate documentation of client participation in therapy / accurately document client progress.
Education
BBA - Occupational Therapy
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC11.2023
Skills
- Conducted initial telehealth’s and comprehensive home assessments to determine suitable interventions
- Effectively identified occupational performance issues and established potential OT interventions to address client goals
- Effectively articulated clinical reasoning to OT supervisor and clients eg, basic home modifications
- Developed a ‘Mobility Scooter’ presentation to be presented to the grade 1 OT team
- Effectively managed a caseload of four students (yr 1/2), executing targeted interventions aligned with assessments to attain individual client objectives
- Conducted the Beery, BOT 2 and RCH handwriting assessments, determining client needs and the development of appropriate interventions
- Developed and facilitated therapy groups focused on handwriting, letter formation and gross motor skills, supporting students in their progress towards their goals
- Co-developed and conducted a 6-week sensory program for toddlers, promoting sensory exploration and facilitating social skills
- Developed an informative tool on the 8 senses to educate and inform staff, parents, and caregivers
- Established meaningful connections with clients, fostering their active engagement and empowering them to accomplish desired goals
Project- based Placement (Proposed) 07/08/2023 – 23/10/2023
Barwon Health McKellar Center, Geelong
Assistive Technology and Home Modifications 06/02/2023 – 31/03/2023
IPC Health, Hoppers Crossing
Community Based Practice Education 05/09/2022 – 04/11/2022
St Therese Catholic Primary School, Torquay
We Rock the Spectrum, Grovedale
Camp Jabiru (sensory camp) 09/04/2022 – 14/04/2022
Yarramundi, NSW
- Identified client strengths and limitations and the impact on occupational performance, demonstrating listening skills, empathy and caring attitudes to the campers
- Adequately adapted to the fluid nature of the group dynamics, providing support to campers, thereby maximizing their experience
- Proficiently utilized the SPIRIT tool to facilitate and direct intervention planning in a group environment
- Completed initial assessments, work environment assessment and task analysis to better understand clients and to help guide proposed interventions
- Developed a return-to-work plan for a case study client
- Presented ‘case study client’ to student cohort and supervisors at a student led case conference
- Conducted initial assessments, virtual home assessment and task analysis
- Engaged with key stakeholders, gathering client information to better support and guide intervention planning
- Participated in a case conference, providing handovers to OT’s and other OT students
- Participated in daily multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to the holistic care of clients
- Demonstrated good understanding of confidentiality and safety within the workplace and managed the requirements of PPE and COVID safety
- Investigated sensory modulation interventions applicable to the mental health setting for implementation within the caseload
Stimulated Practice Education – RTW Environment 01/11/2021 – 05/11/2021
Deakin University, Geelong (Telehealth)
Stimulated Practice Education – Rehab Environment 21/06/2021 – 25/06/2021
Deakin University, Geelong
Inpatient Mental Health, Belmont VIC 16/11/2023 – 14/05/2020
Barwon Health: CRF, PARC
Certification
- Working with Children Check
- Mental Health First Aid
- First Aid and CPR
- NDIS Screening Check
- Current Drivers License
Memberships
Occupational Therapy Australia
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
IPC Health
01.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
WHR Allied Health
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Working with Children Check
- Mental Health First Aid
- First Aid and CPR
- NDIS Screening Check
- Current Drivers License
BBA - Occupational Therapy
Deakin University
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