Keely Robinson

• Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care to enhance independence and quality of life.
• Supported individuals in accessing community resources and services tailored to their needs.
• Monitored client progress, documenting incidents and observations for care plans and team meetings.
• Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and client safety.
• Worked with clients with a range of conditions, including but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Down syndrome & Schizophrenia/Mental health
• Completed online training modules including: Infection control, Manual Handling, Medication Administration, Complex Bowel Care, Mealtime Management, NDIS practice Dysphagia & Epilepsy Management, Mental Health, Hygiene skin and wound care, Diabetes and Insulin administration, Subcutaneous injections and Emergency repose procedures

Private Practice and Community Physiotherapy | 5 weeks

• Managed a diverse caseload of musculoskeletal, neurological, and community-based clients across clinic and home settings.
• Conducted assessments, manual therapy, and exercise-based interventions tailored to individual goals.
• Emphasised clinical reasoning and a client-centred approach, supporting patients’ independence and wellbeing.
• Developed confidence in session planning, adapting treatments based on progress and feedback.
  Supervisor summary: “Keely has been a pleasure to have at Unified Health. She is a keen learner who adapts well to feedback, is respectful to all clients and their situations, and demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and client-centred practice.”

Paediatric Physiotherapy – Inpatient and Outpatient Services | 5 weeks

• Conducted comprehensive assessments and interventions for paediatric clients with torticollis, plagiocephaly, and toe walking.
• Managed children on respiratory and orthopaedic wards (e.g., talipes management and post-surgical rehabilitation).
• Implemented play-based therapy and family-centred education to support developmental milestones.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including occupational therapists, nurses, and medical staff.
  Supervisor summary: “You have developed solid foundations of physiotherapy clinical practice and showed particular strength with longer-term rehabilitation patients. You have lovely engagement with children and could consider paediatrics in your future career.”

Orthopaedic Inpatient Rehabilitation | 5 weeks

• Provided post-operative physiotherapy for patients following hip, knee, ankle, and toe surgeries.
• Led early mobilisation, gait retraining, and discharge planning sessions.
• Monitored post-surgical progress including swelling, range of motion, and pain management.
• Worked closely with nursing and medical staff to coordinate rehabilitation and ensure safe recovery.

Outpatient Respiratory Physiotherapy | 5 weeks

• Delivered physiotherapy for patients with chronic respiratory disease, primarily COPD.
• Provided chest physiotherapy, airway clearance, and supervised pulmonary exercise classes.
• Performed pre- and post-exercise assessments and guided patient education on breathing techniques.
• Applied cardiorespiratory clinical knowledge in a collaborative outpatient setting.
  Supervisor summary: “I feel more than confident in your ability to assess, treat, and manage patients with chronic lung disease. I hope you use these skills and knowledge in your future practice.”

Neurological Rehabilitation | 5 weeks

• Treated patients with Guillain–Barré syndrome, stroke, and spinal cord injury.
• Conducted functional assessments and implemented evidence-based mobility and balance retraining.
• Developed task-specific rehabilitation programs focused on goal-directed outcomes and independence.
• Engaged in MDT meetings for coordinated discharge planning and progression review.

Observation Placement – Inpatient and Outpatient Services | 2 weeks

• Observed physiotherapy services across acute and community caseloads.
• Gained early exposure to professional communication, documentation, and MDT collaboration.
• Built foundational understanding of physiotherapy practice in hospital and community settings.