Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Development
References
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Houda Rachid

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Speech Pathologist with 3 years of experience and a solid reputation for organisation, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support clients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech Pathologist

Sensia Allied Health
03.2022 - Current
  • Assess and diagnose clients with communication disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations
  • Implement individualized therapy plans
  • Implement group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for clients with complex communication disorders
  • Establish strong relationships with clients and families to work towards shared treatment goals
  • Serve as a mentor for Speech Pathologists and Allied Health Assistants providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth
  • Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children

Speech Pathologist

Plumtree Children’s Services
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment programs for clients aged 0-8 with various speech and language disorders.
  • Implemented workshops for parents and children
  • Liaised with teachers, paediatricians and support staff from external organisations
  • Developed therapy resources for clients
  • Conducted therapy in a variety of different settings

Allied Health Assistant

Plumtree Children’s Services
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Improved patient progress by implementing and tailoring therapy plans under the supervision of licensed therapists
  • Developed therapy resources for clients
  • Worked within a multidisciplinary team
  • Contributed to efficient clinic operations by managing scheduling, preparing materials, and organising treatment spaces as needed

Retail Team Member

Cotton On
10.2016 - 01.2021
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the entire store, contributing to an inviting atmosphere for both shoppers and employees
  • Ensured high level of customer satisfaction with efficient problem solving when handling returns or exchanges.
  • Managed store opening/closing procedures according to company guidelines, ensuring punctuality and security measures were upheld.

Volunteer

The Shepherd Centre
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Participated in a playgroup of children aged 0-5 every Tuesday, targeting early intervention of speech and hearing disorders.

Education

Master of Speech And Language Pathology -

Macquarie University
01.2021

Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences -

Macquarie University
01.2018

Skills

  • Well organised and good time management skills
  • Background in resource development
  • Customer service skills
  • Computer skills
  • Bilingual: English/Arabic

Certification

  • Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) – Speech Pathology Australia
  • Working with Children Check, WWC1471311E
  • Medicare Provider Number

Professional Development

  • LAMP Words for Life Online Training (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) - Liberator Pty Ltd
  • Paediatric Feeding and Swallowing Education (PFASE) - Clinical Skills Development Service
  • The Key Worker Online Course: Abridged Version (KWOC.AB) - Noah Ark Training
  • Pictability Facilitator Training - Plumtree Learning
  • Early Intervention Coach Approach Training - Jacqui Snider
  • The F-Words for Child Development - CanChild
  • 'Quality, Safety and You' - NDIS Worker Orientation Module - NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
  • Child Protection Training - NSW Department of Education
  • Anaphylaxis e-training - ASCIA
  • First Aid Training - St Johns Ambulance

References


  • Khadijah Sakr Colleague at Sensia Allied Health, 0401 845 745, kaddysakr1@gmail.com

Timeline

Speech Pathologist

Sensia Allied Health
03.2022 - Current

Speech Pathologist

Plumtree Children’s Services
02.2021 - 02.2022

Allied Health Assistant

Plumtree Children’s Services
09.2018 - 02.2021

Volunteer

The Shepherd Centre
09.2017 - 11.2017

Retail Team Member

Cotton On
10.2016 - 01.2021

Master of Speech And Language Pathology -

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences -

Macquarie University
Houda Rachid