Neth Kudagama Email and Phone Number

• Assessment and design of physiotherapy treatment program for residents to improve or maintain current level of physical function. • Design and implementation of individualised pain management programs to suit the resident’s needs in accordance with ACFI.• Complete and document residents’ physiotherapy assessment at admission and at 3 monthly intervals for care based on physiotherapy terms of reference; continually monitor the outcomes.• Prescription and review of residents’ equipment to maximise their independence and safety on admission and as required (such as post falls, hospital discharge, change of care needs, etc.)• Effective communication with residents and care staff• Ensure assessment and documentation entries are completed to the highest standards of accuracy and in a timely manner on paper and via electronic iCare documentation system.• Provision of physiotherapy documentation to support ACFI funding requirements and accreditation standards.• Enabling residents to have choice and flexibility in their care and support residents in decision making.• Being responsive to residents’ customs, beliefs and background.• Protect the rights of the resident, including confidentiality, privacy, individual choice and decision-making.• Advocate on behalf of the resident with all members of the health care team.• Provide staff training with respect to falls prevention, pain management and manual handling as required.• Supervision and supporting other physiotherapists on a regular basis.• Participate and contribute to the evaluation, analysis and continual improvement of guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to professional and clinical work

Coordinate a student committee organising learning opportunities to students through professional development events & workshops.

Assist in providing learning opportunities to physiotherapy students through professional development events & workshops.

- Assist with training preparationg for NYL Squad- Assist with Strength & Conditioning for NYL Squad- First Aid, Taping and Injury Management for U18 NPL Squad

- Assist with prep pre-training and pre-game- Assist physiotherapist with weekly screening- Apply First Aid and Taping