GRACE SMITH
BRISBANE,QLD
Summary
Early career Occupational Therapist, excelling in client-centered care and evidence-based practice. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration, enhancing therapeutic outcomes through tailored interventions and effective communication, ensuring quality care and improved patient outcomes. Passionate about empowering clients and families across the lifespan.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Better Rehab
01.2026 - Current
- Established rapport to assess patient needs and implement targeted evidence-based interventions, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for patients with diverse disabilities.
- Conducted home visits to deliver personalized occupational therapy sessions and advocate for essential patient services, improving access to care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care coordination.
- Maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring quality assurance and supporting continuity of care.
- Managed personal caseload, including scheduling appointments, billing, report writing, and documentation.
Support Worker
Sole Trader
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Implemented home therapy programs and assisted pediatric clients with daily living activities.
- Supported adult clients with personal care needs and provided informal mental health assistance.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team, engaging behavior therapists, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists.
- Delivered compassionate, client-centered care through effective service implementation and parent collaboration.
Therapy Assistant
Smile Therapy For Kids
Calgary, Canada
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported occupational and physiotherapists in implementing advanced therapeutic modalities, including dynamic movement intervention and functional electrical stimulation, to enhance patient care.
- Engaged children through respectful, age-appropriate distractions and encouragement during therapy sessions to promote participation and progress.
- Established positive rapport with children and families to create a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Improved family understanding of therapeutic processes and outcomes through clear and effective communication.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies -
The University of Queensland
Brisbane12-2025
Bachelor of Health Science -
Griffith University
Gold Coast03-2021
Mount Royal University
Calgary, Canada01-2020
Skills
- Client-centered care
- Evidence-based practice
- Assistive technology
- Care coordination
- Documentation accuracy
- Family education
- Team collaboration
- Cultural competence
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
Clinical Placements
- Queensland Health Child Development Service, 350, 04/01/25, 06/01/25, Administered, scored and documented a wide variety of standardised and non-standardised assessments ie. Routines Based Interview, Sensory Profile-2, BOT-2, McMaster Protocol and SIPDC, Documented and contributed to MDT diagnostic formulations, family feedback and goal setting, Delivered a small number of effective intervention sessions, utilising a parent coaching model
- Princess Alexandra Hospital-Acute Neurology and Neurosurgery, 210, 02/01/25, 04/01/25, Engaged in client interactions, information gathering, routine assessment and brief intervention for patients with acute brain injury, Developed skills in interpretation of assessment outcomes, coordination of discharge planning and adherence to clinical documentation requirements
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 18, 10/01/24, Facilitation and documentation of a 4 week developmental screening and skills development program for Prep students
- Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Services, 18, 08/01/24, 09/01/24, Supported delivery of neurorehabilitation assessment and intervention
- Child and Youth Mental Health Service, 10, 07/01/24, 08/01/24, Observation-based psychosocial recovery experience, Familiarisation with ACLS, sensory and mindfulness strategies and scope of practise in mental health
- St Vincent's Aged Care, Carina, 35, 03/01/24, 05/01/24, Goal setting and intervention delivery, focused on leisure occupations
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Better Rehab
01.2026 - Current
Therapy Assistant
Smile Therapy For Kids
08.2022 - 06.2023
Support Worker
Sole Trader
05.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies -
The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Health Science -
Griffith University
Mount Royal University