Professional Summary
Certified Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy) since 2021 with five years of clinical experience supporting clients across diverse settings. Soon to undertake an eight-week occupational therapy placement at University of Canberra Hospital within the Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation service, gaining further experience in outpatient and community rehabilitation. Skilled in implementing therapist-designed interventions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting clients and families to maximise independence and engagement. Demonstrates strong adaptability, compassion, and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Upcoming Occupational Therapy Placement – University of Canberra (Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation Service, Canberra Health Services)
Eight-week placement commencing October 2025, focused on outpatient rehabilitation. Experience will include:
Here, I completed a student placement and was gladly offered employment later that year. I have progressed my skills in paediatric occupational therapy in home, school and clinic environments. I continue to work with well-rounded knowledge and skill-based staff that are family-centred and offer a wide variety of evidence-based therapy interventions to help meet each child’s individual needs.
Key learning outcomes and transferrable skills include:
Client-centred care - Learned to tailor therapy activities to each child’s unique needs, interests, and goals.
Therapy program implementation - Gained experience implementing therapist-designed intervention plans (OT, physio, and speech) with fidelity, while adapting activities in real-time to ensure engagement and therapeutic benefit.
Functional skill development focus - Supported clients in developing independence in daily occupations (self-care, play, learning).
Communication skills- Developed strong skills in communicating with clients with diverse communication abilities.
Family and carer collaboration - Built experience working alongside parents and carers to reinforce therapy strategies in the home environment.
Documentation and reporting - Maintained accurate therapy records and provided feedback to supervising therapists.
Behaviour management and engagement strategies - Learned to use creative and flexible strategies to motivate participation and manage behavioural challenges.
Interdisciplinary teamwork - Worked collaboratively with OTs, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, and admin staff.
Autonomy and professional responsibility - Delivering set therapy programs, managing schedules, and preparing resources independently.
Adaptability across environments - Provide therapy support across clinic, school, and home settings.
During my first university occupational therapy placement, I worked in a paediatric and adult private clinic, gaining hands-on experience and developing foundational skills in occupational therapy. My supervisors and colleagues supported me well, which allowed me to broaden my knowledge and practical abilities in a clinical setting.
Key learning outcomes include:
Adaptive & flexibility - Adapted to unpredictable situations, effectively managing time and resources when clients were absent to maintain productivity.
Communication - Enhanced receptive and expressive language skills to improve clients’ communications in daily occupations.
Daily living skills - Assisted clients with daily living skills, including cooking, cleaning, washing, and folding, to enhance their independence.
Initials & Collaboration - Participated and engaged in initial assessments and collaborated with parents, carers, and teachers to develop comprehensive, occupation-based support plans.
Visuals - Created social stories to help clients understand and navigate social situations, supporting their social skills and occupational participation.
Documentation - Wrote detailed documentation following sessions with clients, ensuring thorough record-keeping and effective communication with the interdisciplinary team.
Here, I experienced and strengthened my skills in a hospital setting in the Acute Aged Care and Rehabilitation ward. I worked alongside numerous allied health professionals and was a welcomed member of the team.
Key learning outcomes and transferrable skills include:
Key learning outcomes and transferrable skills include:
Key learning outcomes and transferrable skills include:
Key learning outcomes and transferrable skills include:
Key learning outcomes and transferrable skills include: