Maree Walsh Email & Phone Number

Sunshine Coast, Qld, Au

Australia

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

• Review assessments and verify documentation for residents to determine appropriate care needs and support• Oversee complex care programs to ensure appropriate care is delivered to residents • Deliver education and support to enhance knowledge, skills and competency regarding funding and clinical skills• Build rapport with colleagues and mentor staff to foster confidence in providing ongoing client support• Deliver education and ongoing support to facilities and staff to improve clinical practice and client outcomes • Develop resources for facilities to support ongoing clinical requirements for documentation• Liaise with external stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach to client care• Coordinate and facilitate AN-ACC Shadow assessments in collaboration with providers and facilities• Draw on meticulous attention to detail to secure strong track record of success with ACFI Validations• Participate in ongoing reviews and updates of processes, resources and documentation standards• Review effectiveness of current pain management programs and provide recommendations to steer change

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

• Assessed clients and developed individualised care plans and effectively delivered physiotherapy treatments • Reviewed client care on a regular basis to ensure individualised care plans were current and relevant • Conducted group exercise programs for a variety of clients, providing tailored exercises when required• Supervised physiotherapy assistants in delivering services to clients and promoting wellbeing • Assisted with program administration and prepared documentation to provide updates of program outcomes• Led the planning and implementation of an aquatic physiotherapy group exercise class• Facilitated staff meetings, distributed meeting agenda and minutes, and followed up on further action • Delivered education to staff to ensure ongoing professional development and training

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

• Facilitated ongoing review of client care and conducted regular case conferences with families • Coordinated training and education for staff and students to enhance skills and ongoing development opportunities • Proactively managed falls prevention strategies and pressure injury risks, and promoted safe manual handling• Participated in ongoing education, including mandatory training requirements and compliance• Contributed to maintaining standards for government departments, including accreditation and validation • Maintained detailed and accurate documentation in line with Aged Care Funding Instrument requirements• Represented on a range of committees and contributed to quality improvement projects to guide best practice• Developed policies, business cases to support clinical services, and clinical tools to enhance client care• Provided clinical leadership to supervise physiotherapists and therapy assistants within the region• Assessed clients and developed individualised care plans to maintain function and improve quality of life • Delivered contemporary evidence-based physiotherapy treatments to optimise wellbeing and manage pain• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal client treatment and care

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

• Assessed clients and developed individualised care plans to optimise patient safety and wellbeing• Delivered evidence-based treatments to enhance participation in ADL’s, quality of life and pain management • Developed individualised exercise programs to maintain function and optimise mobility, including pool therapy• Reviewed client’s care regularly to ensure individualised care plans were current and appropriate• Facilitated training and education opportunities for staff to enhance skills in areas such as falls management• Supervised physiotherapy assistants and students by providing ongoing support and education • Developed extensive knowledge of the Aged Care Funding Instrument to guide allocation of treatments• Displayed safe manual handling techniques specific to aged care employment and within relevant guidelines