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Grace Smith

Taringa,QLD

Summary

Motivated Speech Pathology student and Allied Health Assistant with a passion in dysphagia, paediatric feeding, and AAC. Possessing a strong academic foundation and hands-on clinical experience, I am committed to enhancing the lives of those facing communication and swallowing challenges. Skilled in supporting Speech Pathologists, I bring a dedicated focus on personalized care for both adult and paediatric populations. Proficient in AAC technologies, I am eager to contribute to innovative communication solutions. With excellent interpersonal skills, I am poised to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, embracing continual learning and growth in the dynamic field of Speech Pathology.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Allied Health Assistant

Greenlight HC
03.2023 - Current
  • Under the direction of a Speech Pathologist, seeing a mix caseload of clients through the NDIS.
  • Experience working with ASD and using AAC
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nanny

Private Professional Family
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Facilitated language acquisition with vocabulary-rich conversations and age-appropriate language exercises catered to individual needs within a bilingual households
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.

Allied Health Assistant

Goulburn Valley Health
02.2021 - Current
  • Working collaboratively within Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
  • Experience working on Acute and Rehabilitation wards with Stroke and Geriatric patients
  • Fulltime in 2021 as a Gap Year Student, on-going casual employment whilst on uni breaks.

Education

Bachelors of Speech Pathology With Honours -

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
2026

Certificate IV - Allied Health

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
Shepparton, VIC
2021

Certificate III - Nursing And Allied Health

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
Shepparton, VIC
2020

Victorian Certificate of Education - With Honours in Allied Health

Shepparton Secondary Secondary College
Shepparton, VIC
2020

Skills

  • Patient Centered Care Approach
  • Qualified Allied Health Assistant
  • Experience with inpatients Acute and Rehabilitation care and therapy including videofluoroscopy
  • Knowledgeable of the NDIS
  • Certified in First Aid and CPR
  • Blue and Yellow Cards

Timeline

Allied Health Assistant

Greenlight HC
03.2023 - Current

Nanny

Private Professional Family
02.2022 - 02.2023

Allied Health Assistant

Goulburn Valley Health
02.2021 - Current

Bachelors of Speech Pathology With Honours -

University of Queensland

Certificate IV - Allied Health

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Certificate III - Nursing And Allied Health

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Victorian Certificate of Education - With Honours in Allied Health

Shepparton Secondary Secondary College
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