Jenny Laidlaw
Preston,VIC
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational- Therapist
Royal Freemasons Homes Of Victoria
06.2003 - Current
- Provide in home OT assessment for consumers with Community Home Support Programs or Home Care Packages.
- Recommend equipment , modifications or strategies to maximise independence and safety at home and in the community, and to enhance quality of life.
- Coordinate equipment trials and quotes for equipment & home modifications.
- Liaise with, or provide reports to, My Aged Care assessors, home maintenance providers, suppliers, Office of Housing and funding bodies to have equipment or modifications provided to consumers.
- Prior to Covid19 - provide OT assessments to Aged Care Facility (ACF) residents and recommend equipment or strategies to maintain independence, reduce falls risks and improve comfort and quality of life.
- Prior to Covid 19- plan and implement group program for ACF residents: relaxation, current affairs/social discussion group, laughter group, health education, activity groups, gardening and art.
- Prior to Covid 19 - provide ADL assessments, pre discharge home visits and run breakfast group for residents on the Transitional Care Program.
- Supervision of AHA students.
Occupational Therapist
Royal Freemasons Homes Of Victoria
06.1990 - 06.1994
- Provide OT assessments for nursing home residents and recommend equipment or strategies to promote optimal independence and dignity in personal care activities.
- Design & implement group programs with Music Therapist, Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants to enhance quality of life.
- Design & implement individual and group programs for residents living with dementia.
- Supervision of OT students, AHAs & volunteers.
Occupational Therapist
Northcote Community Health Centre
06.1986 - 06.1989
- Provide in home OT assessment for older people living in the community.
- Recommend equipment , modifications or strategies to maximise independence and safety at home and in the community, and to enhance quality of life.
- Health promotion via group program: social/activity group for older isolated people, carer support group for carers of people living with dementia, mens' group, stress management course, arthritis self help group, movement & music for young women from public housing.
- As part of multidisciplinary team, planning & implementing health promotion programs and activities.
- Supervision of OT students.
Occupational Therapist
The Melbourne Clinic
06.1985 - 06.1986
- With nursing staff, planning & implementing a daily ward program for patients with mental illness.
- Running therapeutic activity groups.
- Running relaxation, interpersonal skills and community living groups.
- Providing information on community services and resources.
Occupational Therapist
Larundel Psychiatric Hospital
01.1980 - 07.1984
- Planning & implementing therapeutic group program for residents in acute and long term wards.
- Assessment and retraining in independent living skills; cooking, budgeting, communication, public transport and accessing community.
- Supervision of OT & nursing students.
Education
Diploma of Dementia Care -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TASBachelor of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy -
Lincoln Institute
1980
Skills
- Establishing therapeutic relationships with clients and their families
- Group work
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and personalities
- Life experience
- Enthusiasm
- Excellent work ethic
Additional Information
- Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Eligible for membership of OT Australia, past member.
- Valid Police Check
- COVID-19 Vaccinations x 5.
Timeline
Occupational- Therapist
Royal Freemasons Homes Of Victoria
06.2003 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Royal Freemasons Homes Of Victoria
06.1990 - 06.1994
Occupational Therapist
Northcote Community Health Centre
06.1986 - 06.1989
Occupational Therapist
The Melbourne Clinic
06.1985 - 06.1986
Occupational Therapist
Larundel Psychiatric Hospital
01.1980 - 07.1984
Diploma of Dementia Care -
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy -
Lincoln Institute
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