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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Formal staff mentoring and supervision regarding management of complex clients, professional development, and formation of coherent clinical reasoningProviding in home rehabilitation for complex and catastrophic injuries, including, however not limited to Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, and upper limb and cognitive rehabilitation post injuryAssessment, consultation, and intervention for neurological injuries, upper limb injuries, and general Occupational Therapy needsAssessment… Show more Formal staff mentoring and supervision regarding management of complex clients, professional development, and formation of coherent clinical reasoningProviding in home rehabilitation for complex and catastrophic injuries, including, however not limited to Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, and upper limb and cognitive rehabilitation post injuryAssessment, consultation, and intervention for neurological injuries, upper limb injuries, and general Occupational Therapy needsAssessment of complex and catastrophic brain injury, to identify suitability to return to work, and suitability of work demands in relation to cognitive and neurological needsProviding assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for complex sporting injuries, within a sporting clinic, working with Specialist DoctorsProviding thorough and accurate assessment of work-related injuries, with diligent graded exercise, to assist clients with physical injuries return to work and meaningful occupationsAssessment and recommendation for complex equipment needs (item good price greater than $9000)Assessment and recommendation for low risk equipment needsWorkplace Assessment and Task Analysis for physical and cognitive injuriesSplinting and casting for a variety of work-related and neurological conditions, and hand related injuriesAssessment and recommendations for management and prevention of pressure injuries for clients with altered functional independence and mobilityMarketing, forecasting, and brand associated development through exposure through appropriate channelsBudgetingBusiness Development Management Show less

Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia

ResponsibilitiesManagement of neurological rehabilitation wardProviding education to Occupational Therapy junior staff, to assist with improving quality of serviceStaff supervision and mentoringConducting neurological specific assessments and interventions Functional Electrical Stimulation, Neuromove, Arm Arcade.Liaising with relevant stakeholders, ensuring continuum of care for complex discharge planningConducting initial, cognitive, self-care, functional assessments… Show more ResponsibilitiesManagement of neurological rehabilitation wardProviding education to Occupational Therapy junior staff, to assist with improving quality of serviceStaff supervision and mentoringConducting neurological specific assessments and interventions Functional Electrical Stimulation, Neuromove, Arm Arcade.Liaising with relevant stakeholders, ensuring continuum of care for complex discharge planningConducting initial, cognitive, self-care, functional assessments, and home assessmentsCollating information and providing recommendationsProviding cover to senior, and other clinician caseloads as neededPrioritising high importance patients Show less

Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales, Australia

Consultation based role, working in return to work coordination and managementResponsibilitiesClinical Lead Therapist for clinically oriented scenarios – including NDIS and WorkCover clientsProviding guidance and supervision to junior cliniciansUtilising my specialist knowledge and skills to conduct assessments, such as initial rehabilitation, manual handling training, rehabilitation assessments, and worksite assessmentsConducting and reporting on Functional Capacity… Show more Consultation based role, working in return to work coordination and managementResponsibilitiesClinical Lead Therapist for clinically oriented scenarios – including NDIS and WorkCover clientsProviding guidance and supervision to junior cliniciansUtilising my specialist knowledge and skills to conduct assessments, such as initial rehabilitation, manual handling training, rehabilitation assessments, and worksite assessmentsConducting and reporting on Functional Capacity EvaluationsPlanning, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of recommended Rehabilitation ServicesCollaboratively liaising with clients and stakeholders to assist in optimising client-centred goalsCollaboratively liaising with key stakeholders and building strong relationships to facilitate business developmentComplex case managementMeeting and exceeding Key Performance Indicators Show less

Westmead

Inpatient role, based in Westmead HospitalResponsibilitiesManagement of Neurological, cardiology, cardio-thoracic, respiratory, general medicine acute, and renal and urology wardsManagement of patients on ward, and collaboratively liaising with external stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum discharge outcomesConducting initial, cognitive, self-care, functional assessments, and home assessmentsCollating information and providing recommendationsProviding cover to… Show more Inpatient role, based in Westmead HospitalResponsibilitiesManagement of Neurological, cardiology, cardio-thoracic, respiratory, general medicine acute, and renal and urology wardsManagement of patients on ward, and collaboratively liaising with external stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum discharge outcomesConducting initial, cognitive, self-care, functional assessments, and home assessmentsCollating information and providing recommendationsProviding cover to senior, and other clinician caseloads as needed (this was provided for 5 months during my stay at Westmead on top of my caseload management)Prioritising high importance patients Show less

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Management of Neurological, Rehabilitation, palliative, and orthopaedic wards – including assessment and management of traumatic brain and acquired brain injury, stroke assessment and rehabilitation, upper limb rehabilitation post physical and traumatic brain injury, general orthopaedic rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation following brain injury Supporting junior clinicians in clinical decision-making processesSole Therapist for weekend service – assessment and discharge… Show more Management of Neurological, Rehabilitation, palliative, and orthopaedic wards – including assessment and management of traumatic brain and acquired brain injury, stroke assessment and rehabilitation, upper limb rehabilitation post physical and traumatic brain injury, general orthopaedic rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation following brain injury Supporting junior clinicians in clinical decision-making processesSole Therapist for weekend service – assessment and discharge, neurological protocol assessments, including Post Traumatic Amnesia Assessments and discharge as indicated following Traumatic Brain InjuryWHS auditsProviding cover to senior, and other clinician caseloads as neededConducting initial, cognitive, self-care, functional assessments, and home assessmentsPatient education regarding: traumatic injury, return to driving, and preoperative group facilitation Complex equipment prescription to assist in facilitating discharge and achieving client centred goalsDeveloping and facilitating ward Rehabilitation groupsPrioritising high importance patientsLiaising with relevant stakeholders, ensuring continuum of care Student supervisionQuality improvement of provisioning services Show less

Immersing himself within a sales role since the age of 18, Peter has forged a strong passion for the industry, being identified as an integral part of the senior team of the Telstra South West store. Throughout the four years, Peter has been tasked to manage increasingly competitive sales and customer satisfaction expectations, oftenly described as focused, friendly, career-oriented, hardworking and organised, Peter continues to strive for high levels of customer satisfaction, by… Show more Immersing himself within a sales role since the age of 18, Peter has forged a strong passion for the industry, being identified as an integral part of the senior team of the Telstra South West store. Throughout the four years, Peter has been tasked to manage increasingly competitive sales and customer satisfaction expectations, oftenly described as focused, friendly, career-oriented, hardworking and organised, Peter continues to strive for high levels of customer satisfaction, by developing rapport with both internal and external stakeholders of the company. Enthusiastic and driven by nature, Peter ensures that new staff are integrated in a welcoming, positive, and "just right" challenge environment, by establishing peer training procedures, staff supervision, and coaching where required by both staff and managers alike. Always enthusiastic to further his knowledge and experience, Peter has completed multiple in house training courses, in effective team leadership, and system processes to ensure the highest level of staff communication, leadership and service provision is available, when requested. Through this, the role has enabled Peter to: - Operate and effectively manage the floor, in reference to differing levels of demand, and peak customer engagement times;- Manage accounts for SMEs within Sydney South.- Maintain brand associated satisfaction by creating customer advocates through service provision.- Understand the impact of meeting sales expectations in business performance -Exceed expected sales targets and customer service feedback - Assist store leaders by training and coaching new staff members and visual merchandising during launch events Show less

Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia

Conducting Mental Health and Occupational Therapy specific assessmentsRisk Assessment and Management for high and low risk clients under the Mental Health ActCollating information and formulating reports for legal proceedings – Community Treatment Orders (CTOs)Quality improvement projects, improving client engagement with service and engagement in meaningful occupations through external stakeholder engagementLiaising with external agencies and familiesCare-coordination of… Show more Conducting Mental Health and Occupational Therapy specific assessmentsRisk Assessment and Management for high and low risk clients under the Mental Health ActCollating information and formulating reports for legal proceedings – Community Treatment Orders (CTOs)Quality improvement projects, improving client engagement with service and engagement in meaningful occupations through external stakeholder engagementLiaising with external agencies and familiesCare-coordination of high risk and complex mental health clientsWHS representativeDeveloping and implementing a wellness and recovery oriented programmeCompleting mental state exams, risk assessments, care plans and reviewsSensory modulation integration group development – service wide Show less

Dual diagnosis mental health clinician.In my role, I am responsible for the development, implementation, and facilitation of recovery orientated groups, for consumers in the dual diagnosis rehabilitation stream. Through this, groups are implemented with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach, and in reference to current evidence, ward policy, and consumer goal and expectations. In addition, creative capacity, and orientation is assessed, and intervened upon through a… Show more Dual diagnosis mental health clinician.In my role, I am responsible for the development, implementation, and facilitation of recovery orientated groups, for consumers in the dual diagnosis rehabilitation stream. Through this, groups are implemented with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach, and in reference to current evidence, ward policy, and consumer goal and expectations. In addition, creative capacity, and orientation is assessed, and intervened upon through a wide variety of Occupational Therapy based assessments, to identify current cognitive levels, and delivering interventions in a way, which is most suitable for the consumer's needs. Skills training in reference to social, living, vocational, and community linking are all aspects which I engage, to ensure a recovery focused, consumer driven approach to therapeutic intervention is delivered. Show less

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Complex assessment and reporting to identify suitable discharge options for high risk, dual diagnosis clientsCollaboration and engagement with external stakeholders to assist with providing thorough rehabilitation and assisting with providing ongoing support during complex discharge from hospitalFacilitating Day Programme activities – with focus on improving Activities of Daily Living Skills with routine development and further engagement in meaningful occupationsContributing and… Show more Complex assessment and reporting to identify suitable discharge options for high risk, dual diagnosis clientsCollaboration and engagement with external stakeholders to assist with providing thorough rehabilitation and assisting with providing ongoing support during complex discharge from hospitalFacilitating Day Programme activities – with focus on improving Activities of Daily Living Skills with routine development and further engagement in meaningful occupationsContributing and improving Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation specific stream through Quality ImprovementConducting Mental Health and Occupational Therapy specific assessmentsCollating information and formulating reports for Legal ProceedingsQuality improvement projects Liaising with external agencies and familiesComplex Risk and Home assessments Completing SWMs and MSDS Show less

Belmore, New South Wales, Australia

Aged Care Facility PositionResponsibilitiesFunctional assessments of Activities of Daily Living tasks Aids and equipment prescription e.g. seating, toilet frame, shower chair, modified utensils such as cutlery, built up handles, plates and drinking aids.Pressure care assessment and managementCognitive assessment and managementSplinting and upper limb therapiesEducation and intervention strategies for energy conservation. Pain management