Naomi Marshall
Gleneagle,QLD
Summary
- I am a highly motivated and dedicated Occupational Therapist.
- I hold a permanent HP3 Rotational Occupational Therapist position as my substantive, however I am currently employed as a Temporary HP4 Long Stay Pathway Senior Occupational Therapist.
- Throughout my employment within QLD health I have worked in the acute setting, rehab@home and inpatient rehabilitation. I have most recently covered the GEMITH and ReACH caseload.
- I have worked across a range of clinical settings having worked within the hospital, disability sector and the aged care sector.
- I have a passion with working with the older population and community and wish to utilize my skills within this area in a permanent HP4 position.
- I am currently looking to expand my leadership skills and knowledge as an Occupational Therapist.
- I am a passionate therapist offering high-level skills in developing comprehensive treatment plans and providing evidence-based interventions to effectively address clients physical, cognitive, and social needs.
- I deliver quality health care services with a focus on safety, patient education, and positive outcomes.
- Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, utilizing adaptive equipment, and delivering culturally competent care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist
Logan Hospital
2024.04 - 2024.05
- Manage caseload of patients under the ReACH program to continue with their rehabilitation goals under the model of care framework of this day program
- Complete service requests for equipment post hospital discharge to aid in facilitating safe discharge home
- Assess ongoing equipment needs and assist with the organization of funding/ongoing hire of same
- Completion of functional capacity assessments to access NDIS funding and preplanning documentation once access met
- Further assistance to patient to arrange for support and equipment to enable discharge from service
- Ongoing rehabilitation with patients under a goal centered approach, mostly for complex neurological and orthopedic patients
- Review of current functional performance within home environments and therapy to improve daily functioning
- Cognitive assessments as required
- Attend daily MDT meeting and weekly case conference to update goal boards and discharge planning.
Occupational Therapist Logan Hospital Rotational
Queensland Health
Logan Hospital , QLD
2022.04 - 2024.04
- Able to complete prioritization of ward caseloads adequately
- Completion of initial assessments, functional assessments, and cognitive assessments
- Provide Education on equipment for patient safety at home and other patient care strategies
- Provide group setting education for outpatients on energy conservation
- Actively attend family meetings, ward meetings, case conference and departmental meetings
- Participating in discharge planning in the acute care and community
- Complete appropriate referrals to Allied Health Assistants, sub-acute, rehabilitation services and discharging planning for ongoing needs
- Liaison with the multi-disciplinary teams and participating in complex discharge planning
- Shown a willingness to upskill in clinical areas (Vascular) and able to provide relief outpatient appointments for this
- Regularly attend in services and training modules
- Experience with complex case management within Rehab@Home/TCP and within the acute ward setting/rehabilitation settings
- Equipment prescription using MASS & GEAT2Go, home modifications, ongoing therapy, NDIS access requests, personal hygiene assessments and linking in with community supports
- Supervision of students and sharing knowledge with new graduate and inexperienced staff as required.
- Educated patients and families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations.
- Collaborated with internal and external multidisciplinary team to generate effective interventions.
- Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
- Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities and career goals.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
Occupational Therapist
Community Disability (NDIS)
2021.01 - 2022.04
- Completion of assessment and reporting for Functional Capacity, Plan reviews, supported independent living, assistive technology and home modifications
- Experience completing low cost and high-cost assistive technology (e.g., low-cost aids, manual and power wheelchairs, commodes, mechanical beds)
- Experience with completing home modifications assessments and reporting
- Goal setting and completion of ongoing therapy for participants
- (e.g., routines, meal preparation, budgeting, assistive technology, emotional regulation, fine/gross motor, sensory assessments)
- Liaison with support coordinators, allied health teams, participants, equipment suppliers, builders and care teams
- Completion of therapy plans to be completed by Allied Health Assistants
- QI Projects & presentation at in services
- Management of own schedule and appointments and performance to reach set KPI's
- Referrals to other allied health practitioners.
Occupational Therapist
Residential Aged Care & Community Aged Care
2016.11 - 2020.12
- Complete pain management interventions within various aged care facilities under ACFI Funding
- Directing Allied Health Assistants to complete funded interventions
- Providing assistance to new employees and new graduates
- Work autonomously and efficiently
- Complete resident mobility assessments, falls review assessments, pain assessments and interventions
- Communicate with physiotherapists, managers, residents, community clients, home care package provided, equipment suppliers and health workers on a regular basis
- Visit community clients (CHSP, DVA, HCP) to complete home safety assessments, home modifications and equipment prescriptions to meet their assessed and required needs
- Complete timely and efficient reports to case managers and general practitioners
- Responsible for organising own diary and home visits and scheduling time efficiently to consult with numerous clients and residential aged care facility
- Completed individual and group exercise/falls prevention education sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
Southern Cross University
2016-01
Diploma of Business Administration -
University of Southern Queensland
2016-01
Diploma of Remedial Massage -
Q Academy College of Massage
2009-01
Senior Certificate -
Beaudesert State High School
2006-01
Skills
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently
- Friendly and personable
- Building rapport with managers, clients, and co-workers
- Approachable and polite
- Empathetic to the needs of others
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Adaptability in work situations
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills
- Problem-solving skills
- High level of initiative and motivation
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work as part of a team
Occupational Therapy Student Placements
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Neurosurgery/OT Health Promotion Educator, July - September 2016
- Transition Care Program, Community Student Placement, July - September 2015
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Health Promotion Project Placement, February - May 2015
- Beaudesert Hospital, Rural/Regional/Remote Placement, January - March 2014
- Toowoomba Hospital, Child Development Service, November 2013
Training Certificates
- Current Blue Card / yellow card
- Current Police Check
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Current CPR Certificate
- Immunisations up to date
- Current Drivers "C" Class License
- Current AHPRA registration
Professional Development
- Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre - Understanding Dementia course.
- UQ Interprofessional Introduction to Clinical Education Workshop
- Stroke Engine Education E-Learning
- Thinking about thinking - SLP/OT collaboration in Assessment and treatment of cognition.
- MOCA online training modules.
- Regularly attending in-services within the hospital setting.
- Completed Adult & Paediatric Basic Life Support Assessor Training
- Clinical Educator for 1st year student 2-week placement & 3rd year student 5-week placement.
- Completed QI project to re-implement Breakfast Group and weekend activities for inpatient rehabilitation.
References
- Pablo Zervas, Senior Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation, 07 3089 6553, Pablo.Zervas@health.qld.gov.au
- Sara Francis, Senior Occupational Therapist, Rehab@Home / Logan Hospital Acute, 07 32908985, Sara.francis@health.qld.gov.au
- Sue Zweck, Advanced Occupational Therapist Rehabilitation, 07 3089 6530, Sue.Zweck@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist
Logan Hospital
2024.04 - 2024.05
Occupational Therapist Logan Hospital Rotational
Queensland Health
2022.04 - 2024.04
Occupational Therapist
Community Disability (NDIS)
2021.01 - 2022.04
Occupational Therapist
Residential Aged Care & Community Aged Care
2016.11 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
Southern Cross University
Diploma of Business Administration -
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Remedial Massage -
Q Academy College of Massage
Senior Certificate -
Beaudesert State High School
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