Miriam Cafer
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I like to think I am a compassionate and empathetic Occupational Therapist with experience in diverse clinical settings, specializing in developing and implementing customized treatment plans for individuals of all ages. I'm skilled in client assessment, therapeutic intervention, and adaptive strategies to enhance daily living skills. I've consistently demonstrated the ability to foster positive outcomes through effective communication, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving techniques. I've successfully improved patients' quality of life by maximizing independence and functionality in their roles.
I'm generous with my time, reliable and follow through with commitments.
Now happily retired and looking for the next adventure - including more travel, new grandchild and 'me time'.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Metro South Palliative Care Service
Brisbane, QLD
07.2019 - 01.2025
- Facilitated clients and their families in achieving optimal quality of life during end-of-life care.
- Assessed home environments and prescribed specialized equipment to enhance patient independence, comfort, and safety.
- Provided specialized education on such issues as pressure care, edema management, falls prevention strategies, access to community services, manual handling, and more.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to optimize client-focused outcomes.
- Worked autonomously in a busy caseload, triaging, and using time management strategies to ensure the flow of workload in a timely manner.
- Advocating for the role of Occupational Therapy within Palliative Care, and providing education to other stakeholders.
Occupational Therapist
MND Qld
Oxley, QLD
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Launched and managed the Occupational Therapy service for MND Queensland.
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance daily living skills for those with MND, under the NDIS scheme and My Aged Care.
Private Occupational Therapist
DOTS
Cleveland, QLD
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Advocated for clients to receive necessary services and supports within their community. These were mostly Home Care Package-funded, Department of Veterans Affairs, and private driving assessment service clients.
Aged Care Occupational Therapist
Encara
Bethania, QLD
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted residents in a residential care facility with activities of daily living and implemented pain management strategies.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Occupational Therapy
University of Queensland
Brisbane12-1996
Skills
- Specialist in providing general adult intervention with equipment and home modification needs
- Driving assessor trained
- Active listener and able to assist with prioritizing client goals Genuine, authentic, and compassionate
- Empathic intervention rather than just prescriptive
- Efficient time manager
- Great problem solver and brainstormer; love creative challenges with the simplest solutions
- Team player
Affiliations
- love for travel and experiencing new cultures, food and scenery
- love for nature, being out in it, hikes, gardening
- time spent with friends and family (cuddles with babies and furry friends too)
- reading (preferably getting lost in a good fiction book)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
MND Qld
03.2020 - 10.2020
Occupational Therapist
Metro South Palliative Care Service
07.2019 - 01.2025
Aged Care Occupational Therapist
Encara
03.2018 - 07.2019
Private Occupational Therapist
DOTS
01.2013 - 09.2019
Bachelor Degree - Occupational Therapy
University of Queensland
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