Thea McMahon
Kirwan,QLD
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Consultant
IPAR Rehabilitation (full time)
01.2024 - Current
- Managed a caseload of up to 26 clients, supporting them to achieve their health goals
- Worked collaboratively with an Allied Health team to ensure best outcomes for clients
- Completed a variety of assessments using clinical skills, including Activities of Daily Living Assessments (ADLS), Modified Barthel Index Assessments, Physical and Psychological Functional Capacity Evaluations, Worksite Assessments and Ergonomic Assessments
- Worked collaboratively with individuals, employers, medical and allied health professionals
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualised treatment plans and monitoring progress
- Established rapport with clients with mental health injuries to ensure effective communication throughout treatment process
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly for optimal recovery results.
- Developed work-hardening programs to prepare patients for safe returns to work
- Provided health education to clients and organisations
- Utalised knowledge of the different equipment and service providers in the local area to ensure timely access to intervention
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill of documentative and administrative requirements of DVA, Queensland WorkCover, Northern Territory Worksafe, Victoria Worksafe and Comcare through the completion of progress reports, Household Services Request reports, Ergonomic assessment reports, Activities of Daily Living Reports and other funding requests.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
IPAR Rehabilitation (casual)
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Drafted reports to relevant stakeholders to provide progress updates, request funding for services, or provide assessment findings and recommendations
- Sent email correspondence to treaters to request updated Medical Certificates of Capacity and provide updates on client progress
- Identified suitable recreational activities to promote psychosocial participation within the limits of the client's ability
- Completed Ergonomic Assessments to identify potential hazards, recommend the purchase of equipment and ensure correct working postures and workstation setup.
Customer Service Associate
McMahon's Truck and Trailer Parts (Casual)
01.2012 - 12.2023
- Utilised extensive product and service knowledge to create welcoming, positive experiences for every customer
- Provided advice and assistance to customers, taking into account their specific needs
- Ensured knowledge of product and service changes was kept up-to-date
- Provided education to staff regarding safe lifting postures to reduce the risk of injury.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) -
James Cook University
Townsville, Qld12.2023
Year 12 Senior Certificate -
All Souls St Gabriels School
Charters Towers, QLD11.2019
Skills
- Communication: Highly developed communication skills gained from customer service and rehabilitation management, as well as university group presentations
- Teamwork: Strong ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, developed through case management and collaborating with client treatment teams to ensure their rehabilitation goal is achieved
Certification
- First Aid Certificate, 02/2025
- Working with Children Check Blue Card, 05/2026
- NDIS Workers Screening Check, 02/2027
- Queensland Open Drivers Licence (Manual), 04/2026
Clinical Placements
Education Queensland, (10 weeks)
- Administered standardized assessments to assess clients' functional ability and inform intervention
- Liaised with external providers to inform of involvement and share intervention strategies,
- Implement suitable intervention strategies to meet client goals including alternative writing technologies, visual schedules, first/then boards, ergonomic chairs, and preferred activity strategies to increase engagement in the environment,
- Developed rapport with clients, parents, and key stakeholders through the use of interpersonal skills and effective communication skills, Provided education and instruction to clients and relevant stakeholders on the implementation of assistive technologies or intervention strategies to increase independence and improve occupational performance,
- Collaborated with other disciplines to create a Professional Development resource for the purpose of providing education to Education Queensland staff on correct manual handling and safe working postures,
- Created and presented a Professional Development resource to educate staff on the implementation of a specific intervention strategy
OpportunOTy, (Seven weeks)
- Engaged in professional development opportunities including an equipment demonstration on wheelchair modification and assessment demonstrations related to the occupational therapy practice,
- Administered standardized tests including the Activities of Daily Living assessment and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to gather information and inform intervention,
- Utilised Occupational Therapy goal setting tools including the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) to identify goals and ensure client-centered practice,
- Maintained accurate and relevant information gained during appointments with clients through the use of the SOAP note documentation method,
- Correctly identified and implemented assistive technologies relevant to client occupational performance issues and goals including over toilet frames, grab rails, threshold ramps, and shower chairs,
- Educated and instructed individuals on the proper use of assistive technology to ensure safety and increase independence,
- Gained skill in documentative and administrative requirements of the NDIS through the development of assistive technology and service requests
References
- Sarah Burt, Senior Occupational Therapist, Queensland Health, 0427 812 623, sarah.burt@health.qld.gov.au
- Alethea Cormick, Injury Management Specialist, Queensland Police Service, 0422 990 836, alethea.cormick@gmail.com
Training
- Mental Health First Aid, Mental health First Aid Australia, 2024
- Workhab on Demand – FCE Accreditation 2023, WorkHab International, 2024
- Comcare Accreditation, Institution/Provider, 2024
- DVA External Rehabilitation Provider Learning Plan, Department of Veteran Affairs, 2024
Timeline
Rehabilitation Consultant
IPAR Rehabilitation (full time)
01.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
IPAR Rehabilitation (casual)
07.2022 - 12.2023
Customer Service Associate
McMahon's Truck and Trailer Parts (Casual)
01.2012 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) -
James Cook University
Year 12 Senior Certificate -
All Souls St Gabriels School
- First Aid Certificate, 02/2025
- Working with Children Check Blue Card, 05/2026
- NDIS Workers Screening Check, 02/2027
- Queensland Open Drivers Licence (Manual), 04/2026
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