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Paige Goldman

Wilston,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Paediatric Occupational Therapist with extensive experience working in Queensland Health, excelling in person-centred, evidence-based patient care and multidisciplinary teamwork and leadership. Efficient ability in clinical assessment, treatment planning, strong communication between families and colleagues, as well as effectively evaluating outcomes of practice. Committed to professional development and mentoring, including demonstrating strong leadership skills to foster the growth in both colleagues and students alike.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Early Childhood Approach | The Benevolent Society
01.2025 - Current
  • Occupational Therapist/ Child Development Specialist role.
  • Holistic assessment with families, including person-centred CALD assessments.
  • Key worker approach for short term evidence-based intervention with 0-6 years.
  • Relationship-Based Approach to therapy and intervention. Trained in approach (CPD 2025).
  • Consult as OT to other allied health professionals.
  • Thorough report writing and administrative tasks with the NDIA.
  • OT presenter at SEQ wide huddles.

Occupational Therapist

Queensland Health
01.2022 - Current
  • Respectful, person-centred communication with patients, their stakeholders and multidisciplinary team.
  • Prioritisation (using Department recognised tool and Patient Flow Manager desktop program) of caseload.
  • Understanding of escalation processes within workplace.
  • Advocating for patients in daily MDT meetings and conversations.
  • Actively seeking out Professional Development activities of interest to support best practice.
  • Accepted and completed QLD Health CPD: Take the Lead Leadership Course and Communication for Patient Safety Course.
  • Reflective practice and preparation for weekly Supervision sessions, and able to implement feedback in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Senior responsibilities in triaging of patients in Paediatric service.
  • Working within MDT/ transdisciplinary models in outpatient clinics across caseloads.
  • Experience in supporting student placements as Clinical Educator.
  • Supporting and onboarding new staff to Paediatrics (efficient handover of clinic, procedures and knowledge base required).
  • Presenter in in-services, Department wide meetings, Learning and Development Committee Representative at Logan Hospital.
  • Metro South Health representative for Queensland Occupational Therapy Statewide Collaborative (QLD Heath).

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Class 1 Honours) -

The University of Queensland
01-2021

Skills

  • Evidence-based clinical assessment and treatment
  • Patient advocacy
  • Expertise in community pathways, specifically NDIS access for children
  • Multidisciplinary/ Transdisciplinary teamwork
  • Patient safety and thorough documentation
  • Efficient organisation and time management (including prioritisation, triaging)
  • Effective communication (written, verbal)
  • Professional development
  • Mentoring students and junior staff with leadership skills
  • Quality improvement knowledge and independence with evaluating service needs
  • Efficient computer/ technology skills (ieMR, MPTL, PFM, ESM)

Accomplishments

  • QLD Health Logan and Beaudesert Our Values Award Nominee 2024 (Compassion Award), Logan Hospital Allied Health Award Nominee '22, '24.
  • Research Scholarship Recipient x 2 (The University of Queensland 2020, 2021)
  • Co-author for Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) Conference (2021)
  • The University of Queensland Future Leader Recipient (2021)
  • College Captain (Sheldon College 2016)
  • Early Childhood Prefect (Sheldon College 2016)
  • Certificate 3 Business Administration (Axiom College 2016)

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Early Childhood Approach | The Benevolent Society
01.2025 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Queensland Health
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Class 1 Honours) -

The University of Queensland

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