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Devika Prasad

Sheffield,Uk

Summary

Occupational therapy student specializing in home modification evaluations and post-surgical recovery management. Proficient in risk assessments and knowledgeable in neurological disorders, the Mental Capacity Act, and disability awareness. Maintains strict confidentiality and excels in clinical documentation and disengagement techniques. Holds RCOT membership and actively manages a CPD portfolio.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Student Occupational Therapist

RDaSH NHS Foundation Trust
Doncaster, South yorkshire
2026.03 - Current
  • Directed education initiatives for caregivers on therapy strategies to promote independence at home.
  • Oversaw seating assessments employing Accora specialised seating to optimise patient positioning.
  • Coordinated bath lift and bath sling assessments to facilitate safe bathing experiences for patients.

Student Occupational Therapist

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, South yorkshire
2025.09 - 2025.10

Achieved safe living arrangements for patients post-discharge through effective home modification planning.

  • Enhanced patient support by collaborating with families and carers throughout recovery process.
  • Facilitated optimal recovery by regularly evaluating and monitoring patient progress.
  • Improved patient mobility by administering targeted physical exercises.
  • Streamlined communication within healthcare team by drafting comprehensive case reports.
  • Ensured accurate documentation by recording S.O.A.P notes and completing referrals and discharge plans.
  • Optimised patient transfer processes by observing and assisting with mobility aids under supervision, ensuring safety and comfort.

Student Occupational Therapist

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2025.03 - 2025.04
  • Assisted multidisciplinary teams in providing comprehensive care for patients.Attended MDT meetings
  • Modified environments to enhance accessibility and safety for individuals with physical limitations.
  • Supported patients with assistive devices to aid daily living functions.
  • Performed initial assessments/ Falls assessment and developed goals and interventions under guidance of B6 Occupational Therapist
  • Worked along with B6/B7/B3 OTs/PTs/TAs.
  • Integrated Care Team Therapy

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
01/2025 -

Skills

  • Home modification evaluations
  • Post-surgical recovery management
  • Occupational therapy treatment planning
  • Patient-centered care
  • Risk assessments in occupational therapy
  • Anatomy expertise
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Mental capacity act knowledge
  • Neurological disorders expertise
  • Clinical documentation efficiency
  • Caseload management strategies
  • Disengagement techniques and moving handling
  • RCOT membership and CPD portfolio management
  • Disability awareness

Certification

Basic Life Support

Bachelors in Cardiac Perfusion Technology

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Occupational Therapist

RDaSH NHS Foundation Trust
2026.03 - Current

Student Occupational Therapist

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2025.09 - 2025.10

Student Occupational Therapist

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2025.03 - 2025.04

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Sheffield Hallam University
01/2025 -
Devika Prasad