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ResearchAssistant

Izzi Harman

Summary

Compassionate Occupational Therapist with expertise working in neuromuscular disorders, genetic conditions and other disabilities. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and providing patient education. Strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills with an emphasis on family-centred practice. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and utilising a variety of resources to identify unique needs to assist vulnerable populations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Advocated for client outcomes to the NDIS and other agencies through report-writing, virtual communication and face-to-face meetings.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Research Assistant

CP-Achieve
11.2022 - Current
  • Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment to develop strategies for involving people with cerebral palsy who use AAC in research
  • Co-authored a research paper for a special edition of a research journal (currently being peer-reviewed)

Disability Support Worker

Hireup
01.2020 - 12.2022

Provided assistance in daily living activities and community access for clients with a wide range of disabilities including Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Sanfillipo Syndrome, ASD.

PASS Leader (student tutor) and Senior PASS Leader

Australian Catholic University
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • ACU National Leader of the Year

Education

B. Occupational Therapy (Honours) -

Australian Catholic University

Advanced Diploma - Performing Arts

ED5 International
North Strathfield, NSW
2018

Skills

  • Highly effective communication, both written and verbal
  • Organisation and time management
  • Innovative problem-solving skills
  • Outgoing, bubbly and energetic personality
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Advocating
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Report Preparation
  • Trend Evaluations
  • Personal connection

Accomplishments

  • ACU Executive Deans Commendation Award 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • ACU Silver Leadership Award
  • Sydney Representative for PASS at the National PASS Conference, 2019
  • Golden Key International Honour Society
  • Valid WWCC, National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, COVID-19 Infection Training and CPR/First Aid
  • COVID-19 Vaccinated
  • APHRA Registration
  • Ongoing opportunities for authorship with research organisations, such as CP-Achieve.

Affiliations

Executive Board Secretary - Queensland Power Football Association

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland
01.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

CP-Achieve
11.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Hireup
01.2020 - 12.2022

PASS Leader (student tutor) and Senior PASS Leader

Australian Catholic University
01.2019 - 11.2021

B. Occupational Therapy (Honours) -

Australian Catholic University

Advanced Diploma - Performing Arts

ED5 International

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