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Sophie Lewis

Coolangatta,QLD

Summary

Organised and dependable Occupational Therapist with a unique blend of experience from Swellness Surf Therapy, Little Souls Wellness Centre and NSW Health, excelling in clinical training and intervention planning. Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and pioneering therapeutic programs, achieving significant client progress. Experience working autonomously, managing own caseload and prioritising clinical responsibilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist and Surf Coach

Swellness Therapies
01.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate surf therapy sessions for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities including ASD, ADHD, anxiety, intellectual impairment and reduced muscle tone.
  • Adaptive surfing techniques for clients to access the ocean in a safe and supported environment.
  • Water and land based assessments to achieve client goals and outcomes.


Occupational Therapist

Little Souls Wellness Centre
01.2020 - Current
  • Perform evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for a paediatric caseload.
  • Conduct on-going therapy sessions with clients at home, school or in clinic.
  • Coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
  • Manage my own caseload, scheduling of sessions, liaising with schools.

Occupational Therapist

NSW Health
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided intervention to clients aged 17 - 65 years diagnosed with mental health conditions.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Facilitated and created group programs including sensory, sleep hygiene, movement, breathing and art groups.
  • Completed extensive reporting, conducted sensory, cognitive and functional assessments.

Clinical Placement - Vanuatu - OT Student

University of the Sunshine Coast
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Completed intensive 7-week international placement in Vanuatu.
  • Provided care to individuals across the lifespan living in rural and remote communities with access to limited resources and support.
  • Facilitated and coordinated single use nappy project, liaised with local community to gather nappies, created booklet in Bislama to provide to the mother's.
  • Completed home modifications, functional and cognitive assessments.
  • Modified OT interventions to suit a different culture


Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) -

University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD
11.2019

Skills

  • Working autonomously
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Facilitating group programs
  • Documentation skills
  • Intervention Planning

Timeline

Occupational Therapist and Surf Coach

Swellness Therapies
01.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist

NSW Health
03.2021 - 10.2021

Occupational Therapist

Little Souls Wellness Centre
01.2020 - Current

Clinical Placement - Vanuatu - OT Student

University of the Sunshine Coast
06.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) -

University of The Sunshine Coast

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