Caroline Booth
The Vera Lane, Gurteen, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.
Summary
Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively in both a clinical and teaching and learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist/UCC Practice Tutor
HSE
Ayrfield Primary Care Centre, Kilkenny, Ireland
06.2021 - Current
- Working as a practice tutor two days per week for the OSOT programme in UCC. Cover a large geographical area of Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary.
- Source clinical placements and support students before during and after the placement through in person class teaching, one to one support, tutorials and meetings.
- Promote practice education amongst clinical staff in my area through facilitation of webinars, in person and online training.
- Work as an integral part of the OSOT tutor team to organise, plan and facilitate student placements across the South and South East of Ireland.
- Working as a Senior Occupational Therapist in Adult Primary care two days per week. Provide high level, evidence based Occupational Therapy to mainly disability clients regarding complex seating and promoting independence and function at home and in the community.
- Leading out on revising and updating local and regional policies and procedures within the OT Department in Carlow/Kilkenny with the OT manager.
- Develop and facilitate regular CPD training for staff re: seating, assistive technology and facilitating students.
Senior Occupational Therapist
HSE
Shamrock Plaza, Carlow, Ireland
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided client centred occupational therapy assessment and intervention to older persons, clients with physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities.
- Assessed client's functional abilities, home and community environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate the client's environment for safety and accessibility.
- Worked effectively as part of the MDT to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
Senior Occupational Therapist
Central Remedial Clinic
CRC, Dunmore Road, Waterford., Ireland
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided a regional specialised service for the South East of Ireland for adults and children with physical disabilities.
- Worked with clients with complex presentations and their families/carers to provide high level assessment and intervention regarding specialised seating and assistive technology.
- Provided a client centered service to provide off the shelf and individual customised seating and high tech assistive technology devices.
- Established out reach clinics to enable improved access to services for clients with complex need.
Senior Occupational Therapist
Enable Ireland
Kilkenny And Kildare Services, Ireland
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Worked with children 0-18 with physical, sensory, intellectual disability and developmental delay.
- Provided evidence based assessment and intervention for children re: fine motor skills, visual perception skills, sensory regulation and independence skills.
- Worked closely with parents, carers and teachers to provide training and information to support the child's development.
- Worked as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in a child and family centered manner.
- Set up the postural management service including managing a database, running clinics and training and upskilling of other staff.
Basic Grade Occupational Therapist
KARE
Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Provided Occupational Therapy Services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Supported client's their carers and families in the school, day service, residential, home and community environments.
- Provided assessment and intervention regarding fine and gross motors skills, sensory regulation, adaptive equipment, activities of daily living, envionmental adaptation.
- Worked as an integral part of the MDT.
Basic Grade Occupational Therapist
HSE
Community Services, Dublin West, Ireland
09.2005 - 09.2007
- Received a sponsorship by the HSE in 3rd year of college and was subsequently placed in a community OT service in West Dublin for 2 years.
- Provided community occupational Therapy to older persons and client's with physical, sensory and cognitive difficulties.
- Provided assessment and intervention regarding activities of daily living in the home and community.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Posture Management For Complex Disability
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, UK06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland06-2005
Skills
- Highly motivated
- Exceptional planning and organisation skills
- High level facilitiation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Affiliations
- I am very interested in wellbeing and holistic therapies and have recently qualified as a reflexologist.
- I enjoy playing Gaelic football, walking and practicing Yoga and Meditation.
Accomplishments
I enjoy music and play the guitar. I also play the piano and completed all Royal College of Music Exams up to Senior Cert level.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist/UCC Practice Tutor
HSE
06.2021 - Current
Senior Occupational Therapist
HSE
01.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Occupational Therapist
Central Remedial Clinic
07.2015 - 01.2019
Senior Occupational Therapist
Enable Ireland
08.2009 - 07.2015
Basic Grade Occupational Therapist
KARE
08.2008 - 08.2009
Basic Grade Occupational Therapist
HSE
09.2005 - 09.2007
Postgraduate Certificate - Posture Management For Complex Disability
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Trinity College Dublin
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