Pearl Chan
Hazelwood Park,Australia
Summary
As a dedicated Occupational Therapy Student, I am passionate about enhancing the lives of children, young people, adults and their families through compassionate and client-centred care. My commitment to supporting individuals living with disabilities stems from meaningful interactions during my clinical placements, where I have consistently demonstrated my ability to build rapport and foster trust. I excel in adapting interventions to meet the unique needs of each client, promoting their overall well-being and independence. With a strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, I strive to contribute positively to the growth and success of every individual I work with. My goal is to empower clients by providing evidence-based practices tailored to their specific needs, ensuring they achieve their fullest potential.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front of house/ Customer Service
Mr. Cheese
03.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained positive customer relationship, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and fostering repeat business through exceptional service
- Updated sales reports and inventory, contributing to improved operational efficiency and ensuring timely stock replenishment
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance and customer inquiries, employing problem-solving skills to resolve issues and enhance customer satisfaction
- Worked independently in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting productivity and quality expectations for up to 80 daily orders
- Supervised and guided new employees, providing clear instructions and support to enhance understanding of job responsibilities and operational procedures
Occupational Therapy Student
Occupational Therapy for Children (OTFC)
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Implemented Ayers Sensory Integration (ASI) approach in therapy to support clients’ sensory processing needs, resulting in improved therapeutic engagement and participation in therapeutic activities
- Provided prompt, courteous, and professional service to neurodiverse children and their families through 1:1 and group therapy, tailoring interventions to each client’s sensory profile to promote emotional regulation and development of social skills
- Utilised sensory integration interventions in 1:1 therapy to address challenges related to motor performance, social interaction and adaptive behaviour, ensuring comprehensive support for each client while adhering to Work Health Safety policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate client records and documented therapeutic progress within designated session timeframes and reporting periods, contributing to the effective delivery of therapy services
- Managed client caseload equivalent to a Graduate Occupational Therapist while efficiently balancing the execution of interventions and documentation responsibilities
Occupational Therapy Student
Forbes Children's Centre
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Educated clients and families on strategies for self-care, increasing parental confidence, emotional resilience, and quality of life
- Developed strong rapport with families through an empathetic approach, fostering trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to foster social skills development and improve client interactions within their community environments in accordance with evidence-based practices
- Conducted research by reviewing journal articles and resources to gather information on effective interventions for parental burnout and children's developmental challenges, contributing to service development and improvement
- Implemented evidence-based practices in intervention planning, ensuring effective and individualised outcomes for parents, while documenting services provided in a professional and timely manner
Occupational Therapy Student
UniSA Health And Medical Clinic (City West Campus)
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive therapy plans, fostering a collaborative approach for SPOT sessions, which resulted in improved therapeutic outcomes
- Educated clients and their families on therapy strategies, promoting adherence to home recommendations and ensuring continuity of care during Occupational Therapy breaks
- Collaborated with families to establish therapy goals that align with clients’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring meaningful engagement throughout the therapeutic process
- Utilised diverse therapy modalities such as Sensory Integration, fine motor skill development, and cognitive flexibility training in 1:1 therapy sessions to address each client’s specific needs
- Maintained accurate client records and documented progress through clinical notes and handover reports, contributing to effectively delivering of therapy services
- Took the initiative to revise and improve client handover reports, enhancing clarity and efficiency, which has since been implemented by the organisation for ongoing use
Occupational Therapy Student
Life Care: Glenrose Court
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Provision of weekly Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) to support cognitive functioning and social engagement for clients with dementia, ensuring adherence to best practice guidelines
- Conducted group therapy for older adults with dementia, focusing on maintaining cognitive abilities, promoting social interaction, and improving quality of life
- Established compassionate and caring relationships, fostering trust and open communication to support emotional well-being and promoting a positive safety culture
- Adapted standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs, ensuring inclusivity and participation in meaningful activities, while adhering to safety hazards policies and procedures
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
University of South Australia
Adelaide12-2024
Diploma of Health Science -
South Australian Institute of Business & Technolog
Adelaide02-2020
Skills
Compassion and Care: Built strong rapport with neurodiverse children and families, using empathy to foster engagement and emotional well-being
Customer Service: Delivered responsive and professional service to clients and families, ensuring a positive experience
Organisational Skills: Maintained diverse caseload and accurate client records within designated timeframes while adhering to clinical protocols
Communication: Leveraged exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicated therapy strategies to clients and families, ensuring clarity and promoting adherence to treatment plans
Clinical Team Collaboration: Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams contributing to shared therapy plans and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure cohesive, client-centered care
Willingness to Learn and Adapt: Adapted to diverse clinical settings and actively pursued professional development through research to enhance service delivery and outcomes
Certification
- First Aid (HLTAIDO11)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009)
- DHS NDIS Worker Check
- DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC)
- NDIS Quality Safe and You Module - NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- NDIS Quality Safe and You Module - Supporting Effective Communication
- Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education & Care Training (RRHAN-EC)
- The Child Safe Environments, Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect Training
- Sensory Integration Education - Understanding Sensory Processing and Integration in Children
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Induction
- Manual Handling
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Student
Occupational Therapy for Children (OTFC)
07.2024 - 09.2024
Occupational Therapy Student
Forbes Children's Centre
04.2024 - 06.2024
Occupational Therapy Student
UniSA Health And Medical Clinic (City West Campus)
02.2024 - 04.2024
Occupational Therapy Student
Life Care: Glenrose Court
07.2022 - 11.2022
Front of house/ Customer Service
Mr. Cheese
03.2021 - Current
- First Aid (HLTAIDO11)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009)
- DHS NDIS Worker Check
- DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC)
- NDIS Quality Safe and You Module - NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- NDIS Quality Safe and You Module - Supporting Effective Communication
- Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education & Care Training (RRHAN-EC)
- The Child Safe Environments, Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect Training
- Sensory Integration Education - Understanding Sensory Processing and Integration in Children
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Induction
- Manual Handling
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
University of South Australia
Diploma of Health Science -
South Australian Institute of Business & Technolog
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