Filippa-Carmelina G.

Experience

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  The Colony Coffee House Of Midland

  Dec 2010 - Mar 2013

  Food Service Worker
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  Yokine Guardian Pharmacy

  May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Pharmacy Assistant
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  Self-employed

  Dec 2013 - Jan 2019

  Disability Support Worker

  I’ve supported a young man, at home and in the community, to participate and engage in meaningful occupations. This man experiences a progressive myoclonic epilepsy known as ULD and has ASD. Through my role, I work both individually and in a team, where we develop person-centred goals that my client wants, provide emotional and physical support, promote flexibility in daily routines and structure, promote personal choice and independence, support and educate on daily care tasks, encourage social skills development, support community access opportunities to facilitate social inclusion and participation.I supported young children living with ASD. I supported their therapists in completing programs primarily in behavioural support and handwriting skills. Show less

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  Plan and Grow

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2018

  Disability Support Worker

  I worked as a support worker with children living with disabilities. I supported young children living with ASD. I supported their therapists in completing programs primarily in behavioural support and handwriting skills.

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  Juniper - a Uniting Church Community

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Occupational Therapy Student

  • Completed OT initial interviews for new admissions and annual review's, completing the full ACFI required assessments. • Completed required assessments for ACFI including HDS-R, Cornell scale for depression, MoCA screens, sensory screens and OT upper limb screens. • Effectively document progress notes and written reports including Occupational Therapy Assessment reports and Occupational Therapy Care Plans for residents.• Planned and carried out intervention sessions with proficient time management strategies which enabled me to manage the heavy workload of the placement. Effectively evaluating my sessions and interventions as I progressed through placement. • Effectively communicating with residents setting boundaries and building the therapeutic relationship to best support giving the best Occupational Therapy practice to enable health and well-being to the residents. • Developed effective communication skills, engaged in IPE team meetings, collaborated with staff members and maintained clear communication throughout placement. • Explained and promoted the role of the Occupational Therapist within the aged-care setting to team members, residents and family members. Show less

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  Therapy Focus

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  Occupational Therapy Student

  • Effectively and accurately document progress notes in TARAP (Time, Attendance, Record, Analyse and Plan) note format. • Collaboratively create SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time frame) goals with clients and other disciplines. • Complete occupational therapy assessments and reports. Accurately documenting the results, sharing results with families and providing recommendations. • Efficiently prepared and carried out intervention sessions with proficient time management strategies to be able to give beneficial and effective occupational therapy service provision. • Developed effective evaluation skills, evaluating my sessions and interventions as I went through placement, making sure that my interventions were meeting the goals of the clients. • Effectively used communications skills with other disciplines, engaging in team meetings, gathering information on clients and working within joint sessions. Show less

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  Brightwater Care Group Ltd.

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Occupational Therapy Student

  • Effectively and accurately document progress notes in a timely manner.• Create SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time frame) goals collaboratively with clients and other disciplines. • Complete occupational therapy interventions including reviewing activities of daily living, equipment trial and prescription, basic upper limb assessments and management, 24hour positioning, simple meal preparation, cognitive rehabilitation an education. • Complete occupational therapy assessments (Cognitive assessment of Minnesota, Neurophysical assessment and the movement free visual perceptual assessment) and reports. Accurately documenting the results, sharing results with families and providing recommendations. • Effectively used communications skills with other disciplines, engaging in team meetings, gathering information on clients and working within joint sessions. Show less

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  Plan and Grow

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

  Occupational Therapist

  • Effectively manage and balance a busy caseload and administrative responsibilities, prioritising and delegating as appropriate within a disability community setting.• Demonstrated appropriate clinical rationale in decision making, considering environmental impacts contributing to persons disability impacting function and longer-term needs of the clients.• Completing functional assessments and develop clinically relevant, client centred, occupationally focused treatment goals and intervention plans in collaboration with the clients, families and multidisciplinary team members. • Have developed a knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) through managing a heavy caseload of NDIS clients, completing AT applications, individual therapy and attending NDIS meetings. • Working autonomously, taking initiative and managing my own caseload, assisting clients with NDIS planning, implementation, and reporting.• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work within a team dynamic and independently.• Demonstrated good time management skills in order to work within a fast-paced environment.• Proficient report writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues in ways that other people can understand. Show less

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  Purple Patch Therapy

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  Occupational Therapist
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  Authentic Purpose

  Aug 2021 - now

  Occupational Therapist/Founder/Director

  As the founder of Authentic Purpose and an Occupational Therapist, I am deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals in the disability sector. At Authentic Purpose, I serve as both the director and an Occupational Therapist, allowing me to merge my professional expertise with my visionary leadership. My role involves spearheading the development of innovative programs and services that empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Through personalised care and support, I strive to help my clients regain independence, engage in meaningful activities, and rediscover their authentic purpose. Working in the disability sector has been incredibly rewarding, as I witness the positive impact our services have on the lives of those we serve. It is my passion and honour to contribute to the well-being and empowerment of individuals with disabilities. Show less