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Sierra Brooks

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

I graduated with my bachelors at the end of 2022. I began my new graduate journey and developed 9 months clinical experience since graduating. I have found my passion within paediatrics and group based interventions. Throughout my experience as a student and working I have professionally provided therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of clients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. I have focused on using evidence based therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential. As an emerging occupational therapist I am eager to grow and upskill. My practice is driven through the found of four main pillars; client-centred, evidence based, theory driven, and occupation centred. I chose to become an occupational therapist because of my love to help others and my passion to continuously learn from my practice contexts and clients. Overall I am an organised, bubbly, empathetic and hard working. Below I have outlined my professional experience, education, and skills relating to this position.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Kids Therapy Club
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Allied Health Assistant

Kids Therapy Club
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Communicated with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care.
  • Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients.
  • Participated in developing plans to meet daily care needs of patients.
  • Greeted patients and visitors and performed general clerical duties such as answering and screening phone calls and routing mail.
  • Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients.

Medical Receptionist

Harbourtown Day Night Surgery
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.

Education

Bachelor's of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2022

High School Diploma -

Saint Stephen's College
Coomera, QLD
11.2017

Skills

  • Intervention Planning
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Goal Setting Experience
  • Clinical Training
  • Case Management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Kids Therapy Club
01.2023 - 10.2023

Allied Health Assistant

Kids Therapy Club
04.2022 - 01.2023

Medical Receptionist

Harbourtown Day Night Surgery
02.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor's of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Griffith University

High School Diploma -

Saint Stephen's College
Sierra Brooks