Kite mark Science Access Course 1999-2000
Exeter College
Btec National Diploma in Nursery Nursing 1994-1996
Exeter College
10 G.C.S.Es including English, Maths, Science and Child Development 1994
5 RSA qualifications in word processing 1993-1994
Skills and achievements
Ten Tors with the West of England School and College 2004.05,06,07
NAPOT conferences: Language Disorders in Children, The Behavioural 2003-2006
Optometrist, Neuro-development & sensory integration treatment, Brain to
Behaviour.
Standing and the Chailay Approach to Postural Management. 2005
Unwin’s product training programme 2005
Wheelchair accreditation course 2005
Calvert Trust 2005
Modified Pilates 2004
Risk Assessment 2004
Paediatrics: Psychosocial and Physical course 2003
Palliative Care course 2003
Splinting day course 2003
Head Injury Awareness course 2002
Breakaway Techniques 2002
Wheelchair training 2001
Moving and Handling certificate 2001
Dementia Care Mapping 2000
Stage 1 and 2 British Sign Language (BSL) 1999 & 2000
Full Drivers License 1999
Placement experience throughout the course
Level 3 Neurology: Stroke rehabilitation 23.09.02-13.12.02
Organised washing and dressing, bed mobility, positioning, 12 weeks
cognitive and perceptual assessments, cortical hand therapy, DADL,
home visits, SOAP technique for record writing.
Level 2 Paediatrics: Visual impairments 07.01.02-27.03.02
Managed individual and group intervention: ADL, mobility, wheelchairs, 12 weeks
adaptive equipment, induction course concerning visual impairments,
record writing.
Level 1 Acute adult psychiatry 30.04.01-22.06.01
Managed individual and group intervention: creative skills, computers, 8 weeks
Different coping management sessions.
Previous employment
Communication Support Worker at Exeter Academy for Deaf Education 2007-present
Communicate for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals attending
lectures with the hearing.
Guest lecturer at St. Loye’s School of Health Studies 2004-2007
Once a year for the second year Occupational Therapy Degree
students: one lecture on sensory loss and four practical workshops.
Occupational Therapist at the West of England School and College 2003-2007
Provide Occupational Therapy intervention for visually impaired and
complex needs individuals. Ergonomics, adaptive equipment, transition
and multi-disciplinary working.
Occupational Therapy Assistant at the West of England School and
College. Paediatric setting. One to one therapy intervention,
therapy assistance in groups. 2003-2003
Communication support worker at The Royal College for the Deaf 2000-2003
Communicate for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals attending
lectures with the hearing.
Nursery Nurse at Heavitree Playgroup 1998-2000
Key worker to children. Assist developmental skills. Use key
stages to assist subject knowledge and prepare for school.
Nursery Nurse in a Prep School in Macclesfield 1997-1998
In charge of the ‘Fledglings room’ for children aged 3-12
months old.
Nanny in Gawsworth, Macclesfield 1996-1997
Cared for a 13, 9 and 6 year old in their home: General house
hold chores, assistance with homework and collection from school.
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