Felicity Shepherd
Brisbane
Summary
Aspiring 2nd year Occupational Therapy Student with a foundation of therapeutic techniques and patient, seeking an assistant role to experience hands on learning. Fostering within a multidisciplinary-team environment, I want to enhance my knowledge of compassionate care, assessment and intervention plans through my coursework and job, to ensure I can be the best OT. I am skilled in public speaking and proficient in most software, I am able to create engaging, results-driven activities that promote positive environments for children and achieve significant client progress. I believe the best care occurs when effective multidisciplinary team discussions occur.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Allied Health Assistant
Onesteptwostep
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate client observation reports, contributing to efficient clinical decision-making processes.
- Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for patients, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when working with diverse patient populations, fostering positive relationships and trust among clients.
- Completed and followed AHA plans with different activities, tailoring sessions to the needs of the client.
Tennis Coach
TennisGear
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members, parents and students.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Able to engage a class of young children with a variety of games and techniques based on their skill level to increase their knowledge.
- Follow through on the plans provided to me, however was able to curate an engaging and educational lesson plan that the kids enjoyed.
- Promoted positive environment for all clients, to help diminish stress and increase enthusiasm, promoting those better results.
OT Placement
Mercy Aged Care, Banyo
10.2023 - 10.2023
- 2 week placement where I took part in and observed OTs and how they engaged with clients.
- I oversaw evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Consulted with direct-care staff for implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Saw assessments being utilised during treatment to determine progress according to functional abilities.
- I got to observe many and lead an exercise class for the residents involving upper and lower limb movements with use of weights. And a yoga ball to maintain or improve clients hand dexterity.
- Got to assist clients in their daily walks around the grounds of the facility and engaging in meaningful conversations with them as we walked.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD2026
High School Diploma -
St Rita's College
Brisbane11.2022
Skills
- Physically Fit
- Empathetic
- Organised
- Adaptable
- Willing to learn
- Comfortable with public speaking
Accomplishments
High School Diligence Awards (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021,2022)
Referrees
Marcus Reed
OT Mercy Aged Care, Nudgee
0409857572
marcus.reed@mercycs.org.au
Timeline
Allied Health Assistant
Onesteptwostep
08.2024 - Current
OT Placement
Mercy Aged Care, Banyo
10.2023 - 10.2023
Tennis Coach
TennisGear
09.2022 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
Australian Catholic University
High School Diploma -
St Rita's College
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