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Lisa  Lewarne

Lisa Lewarne

Spennymoor,Durham

Summary

Dedicated occupational therapist with experience in community and acute settings delivering rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions. Proficient in utilizing various therapies to address physical and mental challenges, achieving significant progress in patient rehabilitation. Committed to making meaningful difference in people's lives. Experience using specialist equipment and techniques to help patients retain dignity and independence Strong communication and problem-solving skills to facilitate effective collaboration with clients, MDT and families. Knowledge and experience in paediatric therapy and autism spectrum disorder management including paediatric documentation within education. Proficient in therapeutic communication, sensory integration therapy, and community reintegration strategies. Committed to continuous learning and making a meaningful impact in patient care. Comfortable assessing patient needs and designing tailor-made treatment programs accordingly. Hardworking individual with great written and verbal communication skills and natural rapport with clients and families. Builds rapport and trust through empathy, active listening and patient-centred planning. Confident communicator with proven organisation and time-management abilities. Demonstrates skills in clinical documentation efficiency, patient-centred care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through creative goals that are achievable, therapeutic interventions and holistic approaches. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, with a strong focus on client advocacy and confidentiality maintenance.



Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
10094
10094
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Volunteer Support Worker

Autimates
Durham, Durham
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Identified needs of service users through careful observation and interaction.
  • Encouraged self-help skills among service users, promoting autonomy within their abilities' reach.
  • Improved user well-being by creating personalised care plans.
  • Built strong relationships with service users, encouraging trust and communication.
  • Managed challenging behaviour effectively, ensuring the safety and comfort of all involved.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care delivery.
  • Facilitated group discussions, helping individuals express their feelings and concerns.
  • Ensured confidentiality at all times when dealing with sensitive information about clients.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst service users.
  • Ensured adherence to care standards by following organisational policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to service users, fostering a safe environment.
  • Coordinated social events for improved community engagement.
  • Helped supervise service users during outings and events to support health and safety of clients and staff.
  • Prepared hot drinks and snacks for service users, offering a warm, welcoming environment for their duration of stay.
  • Supported service users with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders with person-centred approach.
  • Helped coordinate appointments for counselling, physiotherapy and occupational health services.
  • Facilitated group workshops centred on communication and conflict resolution.
  • Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
  • Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.

Pound Stretchers

Pound Stretcher
Hazel Grove, Stockport
09.1998 - 01.2002
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

Education

Functional skills level 1 - English level 1

New College Durham
Durham
09.2011 - 07.2012

Functional skills level 1 - Mathematics

New College Durham
Durham
09.2011 - 07.2012

Diploma of Higher Education - Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

New College Durham
Durham
09.2011 - 06.2012

Access to Higher Education (Health) - Access to Higher Education Health

New College Durham
Durham
09.2019 - 07.2020

GCSEs - English Grade 5

New College Durham
Durham
09.2019 - 07.2020

Functional Skills Level 2 - Mathematics

New College Durham
Durham
09.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Teesside University
Middlesbrough

Level 2 certificate - Occupational Health and Safety

Network Publishing
Durham

Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

NCFE
Durham

Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions

NCFE
Durham

Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

NCFE
Durham

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Therapeutic engagement
  • Community reintegration strategies
  • Home modification evaluations
  • Sensory integration therapy
  • Clinical documentation efficiency
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Paediatric occupational therapy experience
  • Occupational analysis
  • Sensitivity to diversity
  • Client advocacy capabilities
  • Autism spectrum disorder experience
  • Empathy for patients' conditions
  • Creativity in therapy
  • Therapeutic communication skills
  • Holistic approach
  • Manual handling techniques
  • Patient-centred care
  • Time management excellence
  • Goal setting proficiency
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Initial patient assessments
  • Activity analysis competency
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Patient advocacy
  • Occupational risk assessments
  • UK driving license holder
  • Compassionate
  • Confidentiality maintenance

Affiliations

  • Creating latch hook rugs
  • Equine care/ Equine Therapy
  • Disney mad!
  • Creating recipes/Baking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer Support Worker

Autimates
02.2020 - 08.2021

Access to Higher Education (Health) - Access to Higher Education Health

New College Durham
09.2019 - 07.2020

GCSEs - English Grade 5

New College Durham
09.2019 - 07.2020

Functional Skills Level 2 - Mathematics

New College Durham
09.2019 - 07.2020

Functional skills level 1 - English level 1

New College Durham
09.2011 - 07.2012

Functional skills level 1 - Mathematics

New College Durham
09.2011 - 07.2012

Diploma of Higher Education - Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

New College Durham
09.2011 - 06.2012

Pound Stretchers

Pound Stretcher
09.1998 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Teesside University

Level 2 certificate - Occupational Health and Safety

Network Publishing

Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

NCFE

Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions

NCFE

Certificate of Higher Education - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

NCFE
Lisa Lewarne