Donna Steele
Bucknall, stoke-on-Trent,Staffordshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in verbal communication, patient confidentiality, and therapy equipment use. Proficient in mobility and transfer assessment, demonstrating strong cultural awareness and empathy. Committed to maintaining professionalism while delivering high-quality care. Career goal: to leverage skills in a dynamic healthcare environment to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational therapist
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
03.2021 - Current
- Suggested environmental adaptations to help patients with functional limitations perform daily tasks in home environments.
- Assessed and monitored progress of patients regularly to ensure optimal recovery speed.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing individualised therapy plans.
- Communicated with professionals across different disciplines to coordinate treatments and provide continuity of care.
- Assisted patients in developing and improving daily living skills for enhanced quality of life.
- Referred patients to other health care providers to receive specialised services.
- Adhered to healthcare legislation to maintain consistency and high standard of care across services.
- Evaluated success of different treatments by documenting patients' progress.
- Educated patients on injury prevention, adaptive techniques and coping strategies.
- Provided palliative care support ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life stages.
- Developed personalised intervention plans based on client assessments.
- Assessed client progress and adjusted treatment plans to meet new challenges.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Occupational therapy assistant
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
01.2009 - 03.2021
- Prepared and developed training materials, visual aids and handbooks for relevancy and consistency.
- Facilitated patient participation in meaningful occupations for enhanced life satisfaction.
- Managed equipment and materials, ensuring readiness for each session.
- Adhered to healthcare legislation to maintain consistency and high standard of care across services.
- Maintained complete, accurate reports and documented changes in service users' physical or mental health, escalating concerns to the occupational therapist
- Worked individually with service users and assisted delivery of group interventions to achieve occupational performance
- Tailored patient-centred plans to help patients achieve health-related goals.
- Assisted in patient mobility for improved physical function.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards and worked with discretion at all times.
Mental health support worker
Combined Healthcare NHS trust
Stoke-on-Trent
05.2004 - 01.2009
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
- Navigated delicate situations with empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
- Assisted service users by providing emotional and practical support.
- Upheld strict confidentiality protocols ensuring respect for patient privacy.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Encouraged positive lifestyle changes for sustainable mental health improvements.
- Maintained confidentiality of clients' information.
- Liaised effectively with healthcare professionals, contributing to integrated services.
Education
BSC Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Coventry University
Coventry 09.2016 - 11.2020
Diploma in mental health - Mental health
Keele University
Keele 09.2001 - 05.2004
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
Combined Healthcare NHS trust
Stoke-on-trent 09.2000 -
NVQ Level 2 - Health and social care
Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
Stoke-on-trent 09.1999 - 09.2000
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Patient confidentiality
- Therapy equipment use
- Mobility and transfer assessment
- Cultural awareness
- Empathetic
- Professionalism
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational therapist
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
03.2021 - Current
BSC Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Coventry University
09.2016 - 11.2020
Occupational therapy assistant
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
01.2009 - 03.2021
Mental health support worker
Combined Healthcare NHS trust
05.2004 - 01.2009
Diploma in mental health - Mental health
Keele University
09.2001 - 05.2004
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
Combined Healthcare NHS trust
09.2000 -
NVQ Level 2 - Health and social care
Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
09.1999 - 09.2000
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