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Hmp Yoi Feltham

Lakeside Mental Health Unit

I worked as a newly qualified Occupational Therapist alongside a team of OT’s and OTA’s to support patients of various mental health conditions on an acute male inpatient unit. I conducted assessments, primarily MOHOST, and led therapy groups (creative, sensory, personal care, cooking). I was part of the unit MDT, where I recommended types of accommodation suitable for patients based on their support needs using clinical reasoning as part of ADL reports. I worked heavily as part of the clinical… Show more I worked as a newly qualified Occupational Therapist alongside a team of OT’s and OTA’s to support patients of various mental health conditions on an acute male inpatient unit. I conducted assessments, primarily MOHOST, and led therapy groups (creative, sensory, personal care, cooking). I was part of the unit MDT, where I recommended types of accommodation suitable for patients based on their support needs using clinical reasoning as part of ADL reports. I worked heavily as part of the clinical team to improve our service delivery, using a client-centered approach alongside other OT’s and senior management. For this role, I was a registered professional with the royal college of occupational therapists in England. Show less

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

I worked alongside senior Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists as and OT student. I supported the rehabilitation of adults of various age groups who have experienced serious head injuries, stroke and multiple sclerosis. I created therapy plans for mCIMT, conducted various upper limb function assessments such as the ARAT, and supported 1:1 session both independently and alongside the senior OT. I co-facilitated a fatigue management group, with a focus on relaxation methods

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

I worked as a support worker at Endeavour Academy, a school for students diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. I support the teacher with the care of children throughout their morning routine, lunch, sensory play, personal care, and relaxation techniques. I also worked at the house where students would live and sleep after school and supported with personal care and feeding. I’d encourage positive learning and play behaviors with others, and monitor and manage any challenging behaviors and… Show more I worked as a support worker at Endeavour Academy, a school for students diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. I support the teacher with the care of children throughout their morning routine, lunch, sensory play, personal care, and relaxation techniques. I also worked at the house where students would live and sleep after school and supported with personal care and feeding. I’d encourage positive learning and play behaviors with others, and monitor and manage any challenging behaviors and complex needs. Show less

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

I worked alongside as an Occupational therapy student with senior OT’s, psychologists, lead psychiatrist, and psychiatric nurses team as part of my training. I supported the rehabilitation journeys of each client on the caseload. Clients were 18+ (mainly young adults and middle aged adults) with a diagnosis of psychosis. I used assessments (MOHOST, OCAIRS, interest checklist, QPR and dialog tools,) along with utilizing MOHO model and the mental capacity act. I attended initial meetings… Show more I worked alongside as an Occupational therapy student with senior OT’s, psychologists, lead psychiatrist, and psychiatric nurses team as part of my training. I supported the rehabilitation journeys of each client on the caseload. Clients were 18+ (mainly young adults and middle aged adults) with a diagnosis of psychosis. I used assessments (MOHOST, OCAIRS, interest checklist, QPR and dialog tools,) along with utilizing MOHO model and the mental capacity act. I attended initial meetings, conducted home visits, formulated smart goals, and inputted notes onto the system. I supported all the group programs (walking group, allotment, coffee and chat) to support social engagements Show less

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

I worked as an Occupational therapy student along other senior OT’s and physiotherapists, by visiting elderly patients with varying conditions (falls, stroke, UTI's, dementia, sepsis) at a general medicine hospital in the emergency and acute inpatient department. I conducted therapy sessions for mobility and initial assessments, providing feedback to other MDT members, provided equipment, assisted with discharge and family debrief on the phone, and documented SOAP notes on the system, while… Show more I worked as an Occupational therapy student along other senior OT’s and physiotherapists, by visiting elderly patients with varying conditions (falls, stroke, UTI's, dementia, sepsis) at a general medicine hospital in the emergency and acute inpatient department. I conducted therapy sessions for mobility and initial assessments, providing feedback to other MDT members, provided equipment, assisted with discharge and family debrief on the phone, and documented SOAP notes on the system, while adhering to the HCPC codes and standards Show less

I supervised and encouraged kids and adults with complex and special needs with their toileting, appropriate feeding, meal preparation, showering, and discharge. This included encouraging positive play behavior of children living with Autism, while monitoring their conditions including seizures, and documenting their daily activities

Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

Mississauga

Msc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Reg)

Activities and Societies: Brookes OT Society Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Honours Bachelor Of Sciences, Anthropology Of Sciences/Biology/Religion

Education record

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the Social Justice Club for marketing and fundraising Science Society Olympics (Biology.

Education record