Helena Bunton

Motivated Level 1 Occupational Therapist eager to contribute to the Transitional Aged Care Unit at Balmain Hospital. I bring valuable clinical experience and a strong foundation in delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions through my experience as a current New Graduate role in sub-acute Aged Care, previous placements and working for 3 years as an Allied Health Assistant. I am committed to providing person-centered, evidence-based care that fosters independence and ensures safe discharge for patients. Passionate about improving the quality of life for individuals through tailored interventions strategies and MDT approach. Place high value in a team based approach, through collaborating, coaching and mentoring.

BANKSTOWN HOSPITAL (4th yr) PROJECT PLACEMENT: ROLE OF OT IN ICU

• Collated current evidence, to inform future practice and ensure our service is providing high quality, occupation focused assessment and intervention that align with best practice Utilised Project management planning, Gantt charts, liaising with hospitals in SWSLHD, SESLHD, increase time management skills and leadership and team coordination

ST GEORGE HOSPITAL (9wks 4th yr) ACUTE REHABILITATION TEAM

• Managed my own caseload in Inpatient setting working with patients with Stroke, amputation, TBI, Trauma, functional decline, dementia, orthopaedics conditions, cognitive deficits and visuals perceptual deficits
• Gained communication skills working alongside translators with CALD patients.
• Independently Performed Neuro screens, MMT, OTAPST, 2 week CIMT Program working 1:1 with a patient, OCS, COPM, MAL, Referrals to EnableNSW, Home visits
• “Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands has facilitated independent decision making to manage her workload.. she has a strong capacity to gather comprehensive information, and use her clinical reasoning to determine appropriate assessments and suitable therapy/discharge plans to ensure a safe return into the community” - Ashleigh Reid

HANDS ON HANDS THERAPY (3rd yr) PRIVATE HAND THERAPY - NOWRA, FIGTREE & KIAMA

• Private Practice working with workplace injuries, Defence Force acquired injuries, Post operative, Self-referrals, burns management, scar management, trauma, nerve related injuries Independently completed ROM assessments, Dynamometer, strength testing, Mirror box therapy, Oedema management, Scar management, Education on trigger finger, Arthritis and carpal tunnel, Splinting, developed exercises programs and handouts, Liaised with Orthopaedic specialists

LAUNCESTON GENERAL HOSPITAL (3rd yr) INPATIENT REHABILITATION

• Rural Regional Placement, exposure to diverse patients including of low socioeconomic backgrounds, undertaking therapy with limited resources and conducting home visits in unique environments
• Treated patients with stroke, motor vehicle trauma, brain injury, Gillian barre syndrome, aged care, falls, amputates, intellectual disabilities
• Independently conducted Functional Groups, SMAF (similar to FIM), Shower assessments, utilised Tas Equip, presented in Case Conference, manage my weekly supervision’s between two supervisors
• Inservice on Perceive Recall Plan Perform (PRPP) completed PRPP on various patients

• Challenging Conversations Workshop - Sydney Education 2025
• Hoarding and Squalor Course - Sydney Education 2025
• Involved in PROMOTE Trial for UL rehabilitation - 2025
• Supervisor for 1 week Western Sydney 2nd year student - 2025
• Prince of Wales Spinal MasterClass - 2024