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Amber Nelson

8 Rook Place, Unsworth Heights

Summary

I am a recent Auckland University of Technology graduate, qualifying with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Occupational Therapy. With a variety of clinical experience over the course of my degree, I am dynamic, adapt to challenging situations and take initiative to support skill development. I enjoy working with people of all ages, building rapport and developing therapeutic relationships to support whaiora in their journey. I am a compassionate, empathetic and kind-hearted individual who is passionate in supporting whaiora in achieving the best quality of life.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Placement Experience

Waitakere Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Completing and observing a range of standardised, non-standardised and functional assessments with patients
  • Working with and collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate service delivery
  • Providing interventions to support safe discharge from occupational therapy
  • Collaborating with patients and whanau and building meaningful therapeutic relationships
  • Clinical note documentation

Placement Experience

Waitemata DHB
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Completing in person and telehealth non-standardised assessments and functional assessments with clients
  • Administering band 1 Accessable equipment
  • Clinical note documentation and completing referrals to other allied health disciplines

Placement Experience

Whangaparaoa College
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Encouraging and motivating students to participate in activities and meaningful occupations
  • Communicating with both verbal and non-verbal individuals with intellectual disabilities

Placement Experience

Aria Gardens Retirement Village
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Creating and leading group activities for residents to engage in
  • Nurturing relationships with residents and building strong rapport
  • Motivating residents to engage in meaningful occupations and groups

Placement Experience

North Shore Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Attending MDT meetings and learning the roles/scopes of each discipline
  • Observing functional assessments of ADL's
  • Administering Accessable adaptive equipment

Checkout operator

Botany Junction Four Square
09.2018 - 11.2024
  • Key responsibilities include having outstanding customer service, checkout and lotto kiosk operator, handling money, restocking shelves and chillers and stock rotation

Education

Bachelor of Health Science - Occupational Therapy

Auckland University of Technology
12-2024

Skills

  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organised and strong time management skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Taking initiative for professional development

References

Contact details available upon request

  • Katrina Wallis, Occupational Therapy Professional Clinical Lead, Waitemata DHB
  • Elizabeth Hurrell, Community Occupational Therapist, Waitemata DHB
  • Anna Morrow, Inpatient Occupational Therapist, Waitakere Hospital
  • Karlina Benjamin, Inpatient Occupational Therapist, Waitakere Hospital

Timeline

Placement Experience

Waitakere Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024

Placement Experience

Waitemata DHB
05.2024 - 07.2024

Placement Experience

Whangaparaoa College
08.2023 - 10.2023

Placement Experience

Aria Gardens Retirement Village
03.2023 - 06.2023

Placement Experience

North Shore Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2022

Checkout operator

Botany Junction Four Square
09.2018 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Health Science - Occupational Therapy

Auckland University of Technology

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