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Melinda Morrissey  Occupational Therapist

Melinda Morrissey Occupational Therapist

North Arm,Australia

Summary

A highly organised, compassionate and confident, people person with diverse clinical experience in the Aged Care Sector as both an Occupational Therapist and an RAS Aged Care Assessor. Vast Clinical Assessment and Support Planning experience in Aged Care (Aged Care Centres, Hospital and Community settings) and Vocational Rehabilitation.

Extensive human resource, administrative and management experience having run a burgeoning Renewable Energy Business on the Sunshine Coast for the past 14 years. Capable of working both autonomously and as part of a purpose driven, multidisciplinary team.

AHPRA Registration OCC0001747795

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner / Finance & Administration Manager

Celtic Solar Electrical Services
11.2010 - Current
  • Financial and Customer Relations / People Management.


Key responsibilities:

  • CFO
  • Service Planning and Customer Liaison


Achievements:

  • Partnered in the growth and development of a profitable business through the nurturing of both business and customer relationships.




Occupational Therapist (Contractor)

Aged Care (Sundale and Noosa Nursing Centres)
01.2015 - 12.2018

Key responsibilities:

  • Promoting wellness and independence within Aged Care Residential services.
  • Risk Management Assessments
  • Pain Management
  • Falls Prevention Program Development
  • Equipment Prescription


Achievements:

  • Implementation of Falls Prevention Strategies.
  • Implementation of Mobility Assessment Program.
  • Assessment of and recommendations to promote employee well-being and safety in various NH sectors.



RAS Assessor

Spot4U
07.2015 - 07.2017

Key Responsibilities:

Community Home Visits and Assessments


Achievements:

Rapport building to ensure accurate assessment and documentation of aged care client needs, ongoing referrals and goal setting to promote safety and independence within the community.



Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant (OT)

WORKCOM
02.2011 - 11.2014

Key responsibilities:

  • Client Case Management
  • Workplace Assessments
  • RTW / Suitable Duty Plan Development


Achievements

  • Complex Vocational / Rehabilitation Case Management including clients with PTSD and Spinal Cord Injuries.



Education

Certificate IV - Aged Care

TAFE QLD Gold Coast
01.2015

Bachelor of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Sydney University
01.1991

Skills

  • Ability to Develop and Nurture Purposeful and Meaningful Relationships
  • Clinical Assessment and Support Planning (Aged Care)
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Persistence and Resilience
  • Team Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ability to Work Autonomously
  • Planning and Time Management Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • IT Knowledge and Experience including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Xero

Hobbies and Interests

Pilates / Gym Classes / Walking, Maintaining connections with family and friends

Timeline

RAS Assessor

Spot4U
07.2015 - 07.2017

Occupational Therapist (Contractor)

Aged Care (Sundale and Noosa Nursing Centres)
01.2015 - 12.2018

Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant (OT)

WORKCOM
02.2011 - 11.2014

Business Owner / Finance & Administration Manager

Celtic Solar Electrical Services
11.2010 - Current

Certificate IV - Aged Care

TAFE QLD Gold Coast

Bachelor of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Sydney University
Melinda Morrissey Occupational Therapist