Hard working Occupational Therapist currently working in the community NDIS space. Aiming to leverage proven NDIS community service provision, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and occupational rehabilitation service skills to successfully fill the role of Occupational Therapist in this sector. Frequently praised as being adaptable by my peers, I can be relied upon to help this organisation achieve it's goals.
■ Currently managing a caseload of 50 participants providing Occupational Therapy goal setting, assessment and intervention.
■ Completed functional assessments and recommendations for participants with psychosocial and physical disabilities of ages ranging from 8- 63
■ Completed assistive technology assessments, trials for low, mid and high cost AT including ADL/IADL aids, wheelchairs (powered and manual) and beds.
■ Provided assessment and capacity building for activities of daily living(ADLs) including showering, dressing, grooming and toileting.
■ Provided assessment and capacity building for Instrumental Activities of daily living (IADLs) including medication management, financial management, shopping, meal preparation, lawn maintenance, home maintenance and community access.
■ Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team(both NDIS and NSW teams).
■ Completed standardised assessments including SPM, SPM2, Vineland Comprehensive, WHODAS, CIQ-R, MMSE, DASS 42, LSP -16, PEDI-CAT, ACLS and Caregiver Burden Scale.
■ Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents including, professional emails, Functional Capacity Reports, Psychosocial Functional Capacity Reports, Paediatric Reports, Supported Independent Living (SIL) reports, AT reports, Home Modification reports, Progress Reports and session summaries.
■ Assisting participants with improving community access including; planning, travel and company.
■ Assisting participants with shopping; including carrying purchases, using self-check-out and unloading shopping.
■ Teaching participants how to budget using online budgeting apps e.g., participant was able to save for new clothes ~ $500 within 3 months.
■ Communicating with participants to form rapport in order to learn how to effectively support participant.
■ Supervising participants in participating in their leisure activities.
■ Transported clients to and from gathering place, in addition to facilitating the client's integration with family and friends.
■ Document progress notes on participants detailing their physical and mental health during sessions.
■ Completing AHA work with clients i.e. Hand therapy and functional retraining.
■ Implemented plans of care in a supportive manner. Interacted with consumers about their mental health condition, progress, and achievement of goals during each treatment session.
■ Instructed consumers, family, and caregivers on mental health system and support following discharge.
■ Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and managers to deliver optimal mental health care and meet consumers needs.
■ Monitored and evaluated effects of treatment at different stages to adjusted treatments and achieve maximum benefit.
■ Facilitated ~30 occupational therapy groups with mental health consumers consisting of exercise, sensory, healthy lifestyle and psychoeducational interventions.
■ Planned and carried out individually-designed OT treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore function to all ADL and IADL.
■ Completed formal assessment of mental state using Mental State Examination (MSE) and Allen's Cognitive Levels (ACL).
■ Documented treatments and patient response, this included writing Functional Capacity report for a consumer to be admitted to inpatient rehabilitation.
■ Devised return to work plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
■ Completed ~10 ADL, workplace and initial needs assessments in the clients home/work; documenting them in a timely manner.
■ Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
■ Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
■ Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
■ Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
■ Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
■ Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
■ Implemented care plans in a supportive manner. Interacted with patients about condition, progress, and achievement of goals during each treatment session.
■ Instructed patient, their family, and caregivers on treatment procedures to improve patient outcomes and increase carry through with care plan.
■ Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal patient experience and meet the patients' needs
■ Monitored and evaluate the effects of treatment at different stages to adjust treatments and achieve maximum benefit.
■ Planned and carried out 5 individually-designed OT treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore function to all ADL and IADL.
■ Administered ADL/IADL therapeutic exercises, activities, as well as upper limb therapy , and cognitive retraining to improve patients' quality of life.
■ Documented treatments and patient response. Communicated changing patient needs to other health professionals.
■ Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders. Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
■ Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events i.e., differences between produce.
■ Managed to surpass sales targets e.g., selling over $2000 on numerous occasions.
■ Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
■ Optimized storage areas to maximize access and meet needs of different types of products with specific weight, size or shape concerns.
■ Documented treatments and patient response. Communicated changing patient needs to other health professionals.
■ Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and managers to deliver optimal patient experience and meet patients' needs.
■ Monitored and evaluate the effects of treatment at different stages to adjust treatments and achieve maximum benefit.
■ Assessed patients home and recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness e.g., shower chair, commode, OTA.
EMR / EHR
1St Aid/CPR Certificate
Chloe Lockie
- Senior Occupational Therapist
- Ability Action Australia/Private
- 0452 200 256
Sharon Yip
- Occupational Therapist
- Concord Centre for Mental Health
- 0450038995