Emotional Regulation
Interoception
Social Skills
Handwriting
Fine and Gross Motor skills
Activities of Daily Living
Community
Isaac Hale
Williamstown North
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at EquipKids, excelling in initial patient assessments and intervention planning. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, I foster compassionate relationships while customizing treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to progress monitoring, I effectively guide clients towards achieving their wellness goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
EquipKids
11.2023 - Current
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
Therapy Assistant
Everyday Independence
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Reviewed journals and various recourse actions to collect information on treatment and therapies for [Type] condition.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
Support Worker
Ability DN
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Access Your Supports
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) -
Deakin University
Geelong 10-2023
Skills
- Initial patient assessments
- Documentation skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Intervention planning
- Group therapy
- Communication
- Organisation
Placement Experience
EquipKids completing requirements of current role.
Sunshine Hospital 2020 & 2022 One week observation within the neurology and stroke ward and two-week placement within the rapid assessment and discharge unit. Introduced role of Occupational Therapist, interviewed patients, completed documentation using SOAP notes and ISBAR handovers, collaborated with other health care professionals, demonstrated tasks or exercises for patient to complete.
On-Campus Simulated Placement / Telehealth Placement 2021 Completed two one week on campus simulated placements. Completed work in homegroups and smaller subgroups. Interviewing primary client and key stakeholders, build upon clinical reasoning, conducted task analysis and case conferences.
Roslyn Primary School Belmont Completed eight-week unsupervised placement with one student peer. Completed information gathering, assessments (Sensory profile, RCH, FEC, BOT-2), intervention planning, documentation, service evaluation and communication with school aged clients and co-workers.
Research Publication
Complete Honours theisis exploring user perspectives of sensory rooms in public built environments.
Combined with two studies to explore the perspectives of sensory/quiet rooms from various key stakeholders.
Our publication then informed Amaze's Reset Room Design Guide and assisted in improving accessibility to sensory spaces through knowledge of their location.
Certification
NDIS Worker Screening Check
APHRA Registration
Occupational Therapy Australia Registration
Working with Children's Check
Drivers License
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Public Liability Insurance
Professional Development
DiR Floortime
Traffic Jam in my Brain
Kelly Mahler's Interoception Curriculum
Pathalogical Demand Avoidance (PDA) in the classroom
Talking Toileting
Learning without Tears Handwriting curriculum
Zones of Regulation
Alert Program
Wethinkers! Social Thinking Curriculum
Interests
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
EquipKids
11.2023 - Current
Therapy Assistant
Everyday Independence
11.2022 - 11.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Access Your Supports
11.2022 - 10.2023
Support Worker
Ability DN
08.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) -
Deakin University
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