Tricia McGuinness

• Specialised in Return to Work and Work Preparation programmes.
• Completed client and workplace assessments in a range of occupations/industries.
• Implemented work readiness programmes on/off site.
• Developed return to work plans in collaboration with clients, whanau, employers/HR, General Practitioners
• Established 'wrap around' support for the clients returning/re-entering the work force. This included cultural support, according to ethnicity.
• Mentored junior/senior therapists in best vocational practices
• Maintained a detailed data base which included return to work rates.

Note: I decided to de-registered as an Occupational Therapist (as from March 2025,) but am continuing to complete vocational advisory work and teaching English as a Second Language.

Private Occupational Therapy focussing on work readiness development and return to work planning.

Provided Health and Safety services, inclusive of audits, training and education.

Health and Safety and policy and procedure development.

Mentoring of professionals specialising in Vocational/Work Rehabilitation.

Training programme development

• Orientated, trained and mentored employees on best practice in workplace interventions and employer liaison.
• Collaborated with employers to ensure seamless re-entry/return to work programmes.
• Developed and prepared: contract applications; health and safety policies; service development schedules; training.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
• Established rapport with clients, whanau and employers; promoting trust throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Ensured cultural integrity was inherent in all work-related programmes.