Sarah Ivey
Canberra ,Australian Capital Territory
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated Prosthetist/Orthotist with 4 years experience in the private sector.
Adept in patient care with a strong interest in paediatric orthotic management.
I am an emotionally intelligent individual with an empathetic approach to my work. I pride myself on being able to work collaboratively with client's their families and other heath professionals to provide them with an orthotic device to assist them in achieving their goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prosthetist/ Orthotist
Momentum Sports and Rehabilitation Services
01.2021 - Current
- Experience assessing clients and modifying and prescribing a wide variety of devices including custom foot orthoses, modified/ custom footwear, AFOs, KAFOs and Plagioceohaly helmets.
- Experince in prescribing complex knee and ankle joints including the C-Brace and F&G joints.
- Attention to detail in the fabrication and provision of orthotic and prosthetic environments; with a keen interest in customising devices to improve client satisfaction and compliance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with team members. Additionally, we collaborate closely with other members of the MDT to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
- Currently running a regional clinic through which we provide clinical outreach services to Wagga Wagga and the surrounding areas every 3 weeks. This is a fast paced clinical environment with a wide variety of clinical presentations.
- Supervision of P+O students in their final placements and work experience students.
- Provided orthotic in-services/ education and presentations to Physiotherapy clinics and Rehabilitation Registrars.
Disability/ Aged Care Support Worker
Right At Home
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted independence among patients by assisting with daily living tasks such as dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Maintained strict adherence to patient confidentiality guidelines, ensuring the protection of sensitive personal information.
Education
Masters in Clinical Prosthetics And Orthotics -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC11.2020
Skills
Great communication skills, both verbal and written
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Teamwork and Collaboration
Receptive to feedback
Certification
· First Aid
· CPR
· Provision of Basic Emergency Life Support
· Current Police Check
· Current Working with Children’s Check
Timeline
Prosthetist/ Orthotist
Momentum Sports and Rehabilitation Services
01.2021 - Current
Disability/ Aged Care Support Worker
Right At Home
03.2020 - 01.2021
Masters in Clinical Prosthetics And Orthotics -
La Trobe University
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