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Jessica Donaldson

Bendigo,VIC

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Occupational Therapist with experience working with participants across the lifespan, including paediatrics and adolescents. Experience enhancing participant independence with a neuroaffirming approach, through tailored intervention planning and effective family education. Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, and eager to further develop professional skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Bravo Allied Health
12.2022 - Current
  • Performed standardised assessments to determine progress according to goals.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with participants and families.
  • Supported participants with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Customized therapy plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Modified environments by making changes to participants homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
  • Created required templates and resources.
  • Navigated the NDIS and supported participants with NDIS plans, including communications with support coordinators.

Allied Health Assistant

Bravo Allied Health
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Participated in developing plans to meet daily needs of participants.
  • Communicated with participants, families, and other allied health team members about participant.
  • Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with participants.
  • Conducted assessments to gather information required to create therapy plans, and distinguish goals that meet the needs of the participant and their family.
  • Conducted therapy sessions in line with individualised plans
  • Completed required documentation, including session notes, and handover to relevant therapists.

Sales Assistant

Rebel Sport
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Remained calm in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Education

Masters of Occupational Therapy - Allied Health

LaTrobe University
Bendigo
11.2022

Completion of Year 12 -

Notre Dame College
Shepparton
12.2017

Skills

  • Intervention Planning
  • Family and Participant education
  • SOAP notes expertise
  • Documentation and report skills, including Outcome reports, and Functional Capacity Assessments
  • Interpersonal communication, including with other allied health care team members and families

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Bravo Allied Health
12.2022 - Current

Allied Health Assistant

Bravo Allied Health
03.2022 - 12.2022

Sales Assistant

Rebel Sport
03.2019 - 08.2022

Masters of Occupational Therapy - Allied Health

LaTrobe University

Completion of Year 12 -

Notre Dame College

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