Megan Greensmith
Kingsley,WA
Summary
Caring Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 3 years of experience building personal confidence among clients with varying abilities, equipped with good problem solving skills, a willingness to learn and great communication skills. Professionally providing therapeutic interventions and assessments to a variety of patients. Skills including building rapport with clients and families and creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential and advocating for client's needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Focus
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best client-centred interventions.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Provided interventions and treatments to supports patient abilities to perform daily activities and support achievement of client centred goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Supported Occupational Therapy students to learn and understand the profession.
- Completed comprehensive functional capacity assessments to support clients to advocate for necessary funding and support.
- Supported people with a range of ages and abilities.
Occupational Therapist
iThrive West Leederville
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Created client centred goals and interventions.
- Worked with the paediatric population targeting a range of interventions including handwriting, fine motor skills emotional regulation, sensory regulation, cognition and memory, life skills, social skills and gross motor skills.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
iThrive West Leederville
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Supported to make resources and complete administrative tasks to support therapists and therapy interventions.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Services Group
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence, photocopying and answering telephone calls.
- Provided direct occupational therapy assistant services in community settings, supporting clients with transport training and money management skills.
Support worker
Private Support Work
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain engagement in meaningful occupations and general wellness.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Supported in managing medical needs of the client and appropriately act in emergency situations to ensure clients safety.
- Established activities to support sensory play and regulation.
- Supported client and other staff in manual handling and using assistive technology to best support the clients needs.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions.
- Supported client in self-care.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted any changes.
Customer service/ cook
South African Shop
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Worked in customer service to interact and help customers and work at the till.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy Focus
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and cooking.
- Assisted clients with transport training.
- Assisted clients with a range of abilities to complete daily living tasks.
- Supported clients with exercises and gross motor programmes.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Support worker
Private Support Work
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Worked with a young boy with autism to engagement in daily tasks within the home and support engagement in play and leisure activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Edith Cowan University
Perth, Australia12.2021
High School Diploma -
St Stephens High School
Perth, Australia12.2017
Skills
- Goal setting experience
- Intervention Planning
- Documentation skills
- Group Therapy
- Direct Client Care
- Early intervention experience
- Skills in building rapport and professional relationships
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Assessment implementation and report writing for a range of ages and abilities, specialising in Paediatrics
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent Education
Accomplishments
- Increased confidence working with people of all ages and abilities.
- Increased confidence using and recommending assistive technology (wheelchairs and hoists).
- Confidence working with people with complex disabilities.
- Confidence in early intervention and working in the paediatric space.
- Supervised students to help understand the profession of occupational therapy.
Certification
- Mental Health first aid certificate.
- Hand Hygiene certificate.
- Senior first aid certificate.
- Completed the Hierarchic Dementia Scale - Revised (HDS-R) workshop in 2019.
- Working with Children’s Check
- National Police History Check
- AHPRA registration
- Occupational Therapy Australia registration
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Focus
07.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
iThrive West Leederville
01.2022 - 06.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant
iThrive West Leederville
10.2021 - 12.2021
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Services Group
11.2020 - 10.2021
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy Focus
05.2020 - 11.2020
Support worker
Private Support Work
03.2019 - 03.2021
Support worker
Private Support Work
04.2018 - 04.2019
Customer service/ cook
South African Shop
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Mental Health first aid certificate.
- Hand Hygiene certificate.
- Senior first aid certificate.
- Completed the Hierarchic Dementia Scale - Revised (HDS-R) workshop in 2019.
- Working with Children’s Check
- National Police History Check
- AHPRA registration
- Occupational Therapy Australia registration
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Edith Cowan University
High School Diploma -
St Stephens High School
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