LISA DE ANDRAD
Matamata,WKO
Summary
Highly motivated, compassionate, and caring professional with a passion for supporting clients and colleagues to achieve their goals. Effective communicator thriving in collaborative work environments. Adaptable and versatile with a wide range of skills gained from experience in occupational therapy, health and wellness, and customer service industries.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialised Care Management
Health New Zealand
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, assessments, interventions, and progress in electronic medical records.
- Provided culturally competent care by considering individual preferences, beliefs, and values when developing care plans.
- Assessed patients'' needs and connected them to appropriate community resources for ongoing support.
- Addressed potential barriers to successful treatment outcomes proactively by identifying challenges early on in the planning process.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings for effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making in the development of personalized care strategies for patients.
- Managed a diverse caseload of patients with various health conditions, requiring adaptability and excellent time management skills.
Occupational Therapist
Henry Bennett Forensic Mental Health Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Use clinical resources to undertake client assessments including risk assessment
- Develop intervention plans with clients
- Coordinate and oversee interventions with Support Workers
- Liaise with external agencies and services to ensure health outcomes for clients
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions
- Writing clinical notes
- Planning and facilitating groups for Clients on the Ward
- Working as part of an MDT team
- Liaising with Whanau to support Tangata Whaiora care
- Henry Bennett Centre is an acute inpatient mental health facility where the role of an Occupational therapist is fluid from day to day
- The focus is to identify barriers to the client maintaining meaningful occupations in their life either on the ward or post discharge.
Occupational Therapist
Henry Bennett Mental Health Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
Key Worker - Occupational Therapist
Health New Zealand
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Use clinical resources to undertake client assessments including risk assessment
- Develop intervention plans with clients
- Coordinate and oversee interventions with Support Workers
- Liaise with external agencies and services to ensure health outcomes for clients
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions
- Writing clinical notes
- Use of medical IT solutions including Clinical Work Station and I
- Patient Manager
- REACH was a 12-20 week programme developed between Work and Income and The Waikato District Health Board developed to enable clients who are on health deferred benefits to return to employment or become work ready
- The programme delivery is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is a collaborative process with clients.
Fitness Instructor
Fit zone, Matamata
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assessed a wide range of client’s health and wellness needs and produced tailored programs and provided ongoing support in achieving goals
- Screened for various health conditions, investigated family history potentially related to the individual’s wellness goals, blood pressure monitoring
- Provided practical and emotional support, building trusting relationships with clients
- Operated with respect and empathy with colleagues and clients.
Assistant Manager
Michael Hill Jewellery
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Managed a team of Sales Assistants, ensuring delivery of exceptional service, and providing support to exceed each team member’s sales target and the store’s target
- Fostered a motivating team environment, where staff could thrive and add value
- Provided needs based customer service, gathering information to make appropriate product suggestions
- Undertook Friedman Sales Systems Sales and Management training, working in various stores building leadership experience
- Used retail sales systems proficiently to complete sales, stock transfers, cash handling and Eftpos sales requiring high attention to detail.
Education
Post graduate certificate Health Sciences endorsed in cognitive behavioral therapy -
Otago University
Certificate in Introduction to Study (Health), Level Four - Health
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, NZFitness Instructor -
Net Fit New Zealand
Aesthetician -
New Zealand Collage of Beauty Therapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
Otago Polytechnic
01.2019
Skills
- Assessment and identification of occupational needs
- Practiced and verified in community physical roles, facilitation of OT problem solving processes
- Case load management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions
- Clinical Collaboration
- Diversity awareness
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Intervention development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Hamilton to Pukekohe cycle race
- Participated and completed the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
- Auckland half marathon
- Mount Manganui half marathon
- Matamata Primary school PTA
- Canteen volunteer
Affiliations
Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa
Fieldworkexperience
- Tairawhiti Interprofessional Education Program, 2018, Community physical/acute hospital role. 6 week Full immersion into environment enabling bi-cultural practice. Assessments of home environment, physical and mental capacity of the individual. Participation within a multidisciplinary team. Advocate for clients requiring support in applying for funds from government agencies. Liaise with community members to support local youth health and fitness initiatives (CACTUS).
- K’aute Pasifica Community Development Project, 2018, Community physical/acute hospital role. 6 month Project development. Liaise with Pasifica community to build awareness of mental health services for youth. Score card to measure awareness. Report findings back to the organization.
- Bupa, 2018, Rehabilitation facility. 8 week Intervention implementation. Facilitation of art, craft and gardening groups. Stroke rehabilitation alongside physio therapist. MDT meetings.
- Morrinsville Primary School, 2017, Emerging role in paediatrics. 6 week Identification of issues obstructing a child’s successful integration into school life. Implementing interventions.
- Waikato DHB, 2017, Older Persons Rehabilitation Unit. 4 week Relationship building with clients and colleagues. Assessment process. Home visits. Breakfast group.
- Enrich+, 2017, Community Day centre for people with disabilities. 6 week Supporting education. Empowerment, and employment of clients Facilitation of group activities for clients. Outings with clients such as coffee group and Te Rapa pools. Interaction with clients experiencing differing degrees of physical and mental dysfunction.
Hobbies and Interests
- Wellbeing and fitness
- Family holidays
- Travel
- Outdoor activities
Community Service
- Community development projects through OT fieldwork placements
- Parent help
- School fundraising
Timeline
Specialised Care Management
Health New Zealand
05.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Henry Bennett Forensic Mental Health Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2024
Occupational Therapist
Henry Bennett Mental Health Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2023
Key Worker - Occupational Therapist
Health New Zealand
01.2020 - 09.2021
Fitness Instructor
Fit zone, Matamata
01.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Manager
Michael Hill Jewellery
01.1994 - 01.2000
Post graduate certificate Health Sciences endorsed in cognitive behavioral therapy -
Otago University
Certificate in Introduction to Study (Health), Level Four - Health
Waikato Institute of Technology
Fitness Instructor -
Net Fit New Zealand
Aesthetician -
New Zealand Collage of Beauty Therapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
Otago Polytechnic
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