Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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NSW

Summary

I am a Speech Pathologist with thirty years experience in providing quality speech pathology services for a diverse range of clients.

I have extensive experience in assessment and diagnosis of speech, language and swallowing disorders. I create wholistic person centred treatment plans.

I enjoy developing long term working relationships with my clients; and providing speech pathology services with clients over many years.

I am reliable and dependable. I am used to managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have excellent time management and problem solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech Pathologist-Contract

Self Employed
Sutherland Shire And M5 Corridor
11.2019 - Current

Provision of quality speech pathology services to asses, diagnose and treat speech, language and social communication, cognitive-communication skills, and swallowing disorders; using evidence based practise.

  • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of each session, ensuring accurate tracking of patient progress and facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
  • ability to produce reports within templates and guidelines
  • highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of people
  • capacity to be adaptive, resilient and work independently in a self-directed manner as well as in collaboration with large multidisciplinary teams
  • ability to arrange and co-ordinate own supervision with appropriately qualified and experienced speech pathologists
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Senior Speech Pathologist

NSW Health
Campbelltown, NSW
01.2003 - 04.2019

Provided assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language and swallowing disorders.

Provided support and mentoring to student speech pathologists.

Provided treatment to the Inpatient Wards, the Outpatient Clinic and home visits.

Supported communication group therapy sessions focused on improving communication skills for individuals with aphasia following a stroke.

Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Completed documentation and reports in a timely fashion.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
12.1993

Skills

  • assessments and analysis
  • report writing
  • planning intervention
  • team collaboration
  • caseload management
  • specialising in adults- including neurological and intellectual disability
  • communication disorders
  • dysphagia management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia.

I am eligible for a Medicare Provider Number.

I have a Driver's Licence and access to a car.

I have my own ABN- Australian Business Number.

I have my own Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

I also have:

- a WWCC (Paid).

- a National Police Record Check.

The WWCC and the National Police Record Check are the equivalent of an NDIS Worker's Check.

I have completed:

- the NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety and You"

-First Aid and CPR- 21/7/2020

I have up to date Covid vaccinations.

Timeline

Speech Pathologist-Contract

Self Employed
11.2019 - Current

Senior Speech Pathologist

NSW Health
01.2003 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology

University of Sydney
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