Yicheng Tang
Clayton,Australia
Summary
Emerging Occupational Therapist with diverse clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings, specializing in upper limb retraining, functional assessment, and client-centered intervention planning. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe, goal-directed recovery and enhance patient independence. Dedicated to evidence-based practice and reflective learning, with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development in Ramsay Health Care’s rehabilitation environment. Eager to deliver compassionate, high-quality care while continuously advancing clinical skills and optimizing service delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Allied Health Assistant
Melbourne Physiotherapy & Chinese Medicine
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering patient care and support services.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed appointment logistics efficiently.
- Supported therapy sessions by preparing equipment and ensuring a safe environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
- Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to efficient clinical decision-making processes.
Support Worker
Flexi Support
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Implemented care plans to meet individual needs, ensuring compliance with best practices.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues, and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Team Leader
Fonda Mexican Knox
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Led team in achieving operational goals through effective workflow management.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices and safety protocols to enhance performance.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment that encouraged open communication and innovation.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Volunteer
Giving Tree AU
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and personal growth.
- Provided emotional support, actively listening to clients' concerns and needs.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Facilitated inclusive holiday activities for children with and without disabilities.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) -
Monash University
12.2025
Skills
- Evidence-based and client-centred practice
- Therapeutic communication
- Goal setting
- Upper limb and cognitive functional assessment
- Equipment prescription & home modification
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Group facilitation
- Patient and carer education
- Responsiveness to supervision and feedback
- Electronic health records
- Therapy session support
- Care plan implementation
- Empathetic communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Quality of care enhancement
- Activity facilitation
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Problem-solving capacity
- Cultural competency awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Stress management techniques
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Patient care
- Patient and carer education
- Responsiveness to supervision and feedback
Certification
- Certified Dry Needling Introductory Course,CPD Health - Nov 2025
- Hand hygiene for clinical healthcare workers, National Hand Hygiene Initiative - JUL 2024
- 'Quality, Safety and You' - NDIS Worker Orientation Module, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissions- MAY 2023
- First Aid & CPR, Allens training Pty Ltd - JUN 2022
Clinical Work & Volunteer Experience
- Allied Health Assistant - Elevate Medical | Burwood Doctors | Jan 2024 – Present
- Supported physiotherapists and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners by assisting with patient observations, implementing upper limb exercise programs, prescription of simple orthotics via local Chemist, educating patient on pain and energy management, documenting treatments under supervision.
- Skills gained: clinical administration, documentation, therapeutic exercise facilitation, patient communication, interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Support Worker – FLEXI SUPPORT | May 2023 – May 2024 (12 months)
- Delivered person-centered care for clients with diverse needs, supporting daily living activities, community engagement, simple domestic cleaning tasks.
Professional Development
- Introductory Hand Therapy Course (Feb 2026 – to be enrolled)
- Dry Needling (CPD Health, Nov 2025 – Enrolled)
- Assistive Technology & Hoist Training (Enable Lifecare, 2025)
- Trauma and Wellbeing (Phoenix Australia)
Registrations
- Compliance: Police Check
- First Aid & CPR
- Full Driver License
Clinical Placements
- LINK Health and Community & Latrobe Community Health Service | Community Setting | July – Sept 2025
- Delivered occupational therapy services for adults aged 65+ through home visits under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). Managed independent caseloads, conducting home assessments, equipment prescription (SWEP, GEAT2Go), and educting clients on fall prevention and energy conservation. Collaborated with families, carers, and service providers to promote safety and independence at home. Co-facilitated the Retrain Pain group with other MDT members to promote participants’ chronic pain management, support their understanding of chronic pain, pacing and self-management strategies.
- Key Skills Gained: Evidence-based interventions, home assessment, home modification, equipment prescription, funding application, independent caseload management, group dynamics, patient/carer education
- National Centre for Healthy Ageing – Healthy Future Hub | Project Placement | July 2024 – June 2025
- Acted as project manager for a student-led initiative improving social connection among adults aged 65+. Coordinated planning, stakeholder engagement, and educational resource development; strengthened leadership and teamwork skills.
- Key Skills Gained: evidence-based practice, stakeholder engagement, co-worker communication via meeting agenda and minutes, research skills and translation, conflict resolution, project coordination
- Latrobe Regional Hospital | Acute Neurology & Post-Stroke Unit | May – July 2023
- Delivered occupational therapy services in acute neurology and post-stroke wards, conducting cognitive (MoCA, RUDAS, OCS) and functional assessments. Implemented self-care interventions using adaptive aids and collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to plan and support safe discharges.
- Key Skills Gained: Prioritisation, clinical reasoning, documentation, acute caseload management, bility to work in fast-paced hospital environment, multidisciplinary communication skills, information gathering using cognitive and upper limb assessment
Languages
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Allied Health Assistant
Melbourne Physiotherapy & Chinese Medicine
01.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Flexi Support
05.2023 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Giving Tree AU
06.2022 - 09.2022
Team Leader
Fonda Mexican Knox
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) -
Monash University