Georgia Skipper

This is a varied role covering many different administrative responsibilities including:

• Organising and planning training courses
• Arranging travel bookings
• Raising purchase orders
• Maintaining and improving databases
• Managing NZQA enrolments and credits lodging
• Liaising with external providers and internal stakeholders

• Supervised a team of administrative professionals, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Developed effective filing systems that streamlined document retrieval, increasing efficiency within the workplace.
• Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.

• Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
• Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
• Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
• Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.

• Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
• Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
• Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
• Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.

• Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
• Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
• Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
• Organized recreational activities that fostered positive social interactions and improved overall client satisfaction.
• Connected clients with appropriate community resources, effectively navigating complex systems on their behalf.
• Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.

• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
• Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
• Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
• Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
• Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
• Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.