Tania Cross
NORTH NARRABEEN,NSW
Summary
Occupational Therapist with a passion for serving and advocating for our seniors; with extensive experience in aged care assessments. Committed supporting and empowering others through sharing knowledge. Focused on collaboration and dedicated to excellence, I aim to make a positive impact within the organisation and contribute to its overall success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Northern Sydney Local Area Health Service
Mona Vale, NSW
02.2008 - Current
- Performed client assessments in accordance with Aged Aged Care Act and Commonwealth guidelines for Aged Care Assessment Teams to determine clients with level of care needs and develop a Support Plan
- Liaise with key stakeholders eg: home care provider, residential aged care facility
- Familiar with AN ACC assessment process
- Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team
Private Practitioner
Tania Cross Occupational Therapy Services
Northern Beaches, NSW
08.2006 - 06.2009
- DVA Provider and private practitioner on the Northern Beaches
- Tutored a University of Sydney School of Occupation and Leisure Sciences
- Mentoring and supervision to Occupational Therapists in seating and mobility
Business Improvement Coordinator, Liaison Officer, Return to work coordinator
Peninsula Private Hospital
Harbord, NSW
10.2004 - 09.2005
- Develop marketing material for the organisation
- Marketing the referring hospital, medical and allied health professions
- Manage the selection & admission of new patients
- Management of Occupational Health and Safety
- Assist with the development and maintenance of the Quality Assurance system to meet ISO requirements for accreditation
- Moved from ACHS to ISO Accreditation and successfully gain accreditation from a hospital introducing rehabilitation to it service suite
- Ongoing quality assurance education of staff
- Case management of return to work
Clinical Research Co-ordinator
ResMed Ltd
Ryde, NSW
11.2003 - 10.2004
- Educate engineering teams of clinical concerns during development of products
- Coordinate and conduct Usability trials with patient/customer and providing outcome to team for product modification
- Clinical Representative on Product development cross functional teams
- Tracking of new products
- Ongoing clinical education of staff and clients of ResMed
National Rehabilitation Trainer (Seating and Mobility) Occupational Therapist
Invacare, Australia
Seven Hills, NSW
02.2002 - 11.2003
- Design and deliver educational programs on seating mobility throughout Australia to dealers, therapists & end user.
- Training & support of office staff in products and their application
- Coordinate all United States training in Australia
- Presentations throughout Australia to groups of therapists, at NSW State Occupational Therapy Conference, Universities tutorial.
Education
Certificate IV - Assessment and Workplace Training
Manly Warringah Community College School of Business
Brookvale, NSW01.2003
Certificate - Marketing
North Sydney Technical College
St Leonards, NSW01.2000
Bachelor of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Sydney - Cumberland of Health Sciences
Lidcombe, NSW01.1992
High School -
Marist Sisters College
Woolwich, NSW01.1988
Skills
- Passion about aged care
- Enjoy empowering others
- High standard of professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Client focused
- Self motivated
- Effective communicator
- Adaptability to changing environments
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning and serving others
- Travel
- Walking/Hiking
References
- Julie Leighton, Team Leader, Northern Beaches Aged Care Assessment Team, 0421 085 321
- Kathy Lynar, Previous Team Leader, Northern Beaches Aged Care Assessment Team, 0400 879 876
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Northern Sydney Local Area Health Service
02.2008 - Current
Private Practitioner
Tania Cross Occupational Therapy Services
08.2006 - 06.2009
Business Improvement Coordinator, Liaison Officer, Return to work coordinator
Peninsula Private Hospital
10.2004 - 09.2005
Clinical Research Co-ordinator
ResMed Ltd
11.2003 - 10.2004
National Rehabilitation Trainer (Seating and Mobility) Occupational Therapist
Invacare, Australia
02.2002 - 11.2003
Certificate - Marketing
North Sydney Technical College
Bachelor of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Sydney - Cumberland of Health Sciences
High School -
Marist Sisters College
Certificate IV - Assessment and Workplace Training
Manly Warringah Community College School of Business