Amy Merrick
Beach Haven
Summary
I pride myself on having high integrity and self-motivation. My nature is bubbly, friendly, empathetic and curious. My background as an occupational therapist has equipped me with strong problem solving, collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills. I am reliable, deliver work to a high standard, manage my time efficiently and take initiative in varied tasks. I am passionate about helping kiritaki lead lives that support inclusion and meaningful participation in all areas without barriers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist Cover Assessor
ACC
06.2025 - Current
Completing cover assessments on highly complex treatment injury claims using specialist knowledge to make timely decisions in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
Considering clinical evidence and opinions about causation and/or appropriateness of cover.
Proactively engaging with clients and providers to facilitate timely decision making.
Occupational Therapist
Auckland District Health Board
12.2009 - Current
- Comprehensive OT assessments for children aged 2+
- 1:1 therapy, group work, post-Botulinum Toxin A intervention
- Kindergarten/school transitions, home programmes, seating, housing modifications
- Equipment provision and collaboration with internal/external agencies
- Supervision of colleagues and students
- (on maternity leave since July 2015)
Occupational Therapist (Contractor position)
ABI Rehabilitation Specialists
05.2016 - 06.2025
- Support Needs Assessment for Children and Youth under the ACC Serious Injury Team
- Retrospective Personal Support Assessments for ACC kiritaki
- ACC Education Based Rehabilitation Assessments
Occupational Therapist (Full-time, Fixed-Term)
Waitemata DHB
04.2009 - 12.2009
- OT assessments for adults with physical disabilities
- Equipment provision, cognitive assessments, housing adaptations
- Community Services for Older Adults/Home Health
Occupational Therapist (Locum Roles, UK & Ireland)
Various NHS & Council Teams – Scotland & Ireland
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Teams: Physical Disabilities, Access, Central Allocations, and Community Rehab
- Focus: Manual handling, seating, housing, cognitive assessment
Occupational Therapist
St Michael’s Unit, Mercy Hospital – Cork, Ireland
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Acute psychiatric unit for adults
Clinical Team Member (Occupational Therapist)
Auckland District Health Board
07.2002 - 05.2004
- Community CAMHS, youth-focused mental health support
- Youth Transitional Programme – Kari Centre, ADHB
Occupational Therapist
Auckland District Health Board
01.2002 - 07.2002
- Adult group rehabilitation
- Stepping Ahead Recovery Centre – ADHB
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy
Auckland University of Technology
New Zealand01.2001
Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy - 1st Year Completed
University of Canterbury
New Zealand01.1998
Skills
- Paediatric occupational therapy
- Mental health (youth & adult)
- Housing modifications & equipment provision
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Student supervision & mentoring
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
- Sensory Processing in Everyday Life Workshop – Dr Winnie Dunn, Auckland (Feb 2015)
- Assisting Hand Assessment Certification Course – CP Teaching, Melbourne (Feb 2014)
- Functional Hand Use in Hemiplegia – CP Teaching, Auckland (Sep 2013)
- Paediatric Foundation Course – New Zealand Bobath Association, Auckland (2011–2012)
- Postgraduate Study in Child & Adolescent Mental Health – University of Auckland (2003)
- Child & Adolescent Psychopathology
- Child, Adolescent and Family Assessment
Timeline
Specialist Cover Assessor
ACC
06.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist (Contractor position)
ABI Rehabilitation Specialists
05.2016 - 06.2025
Occupational Therapist
Auckland District Health Board
12.2009 - Current
Occupational Therapist (Full-time, Fixed-Term)
Waitemata DHB
04.2009 - 12.2009
Occupational Therapist (Locum Roles, UK & Ireland)
Various NHS & Council Teams – Scotland & Ireland
01.2005 - 01.2008
Occupational Therapist
St Michael’s Unit, Mercy Hospital – Cork, Ireland
06.2004 - 06.2005
Clinical Team Member (Occupational Therapist)
Auckland District Health Board
07.2002 - 05.2004
Occupational Therapist
Auckland District Health Board
01.2002 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy - 1st Year Completed
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy
Auckland University of Technology