Kat McDonald
Allied Health Assistant
Hi, I'm Kat, and I am an Allied Health Assistant. What that means is that you might see me helping the therapists with reports and resources, as well as maybe even having some sessions. I also run our neurodivergent social groups! I am currently completing my Master of Occupational Therapy at Charles Darwin University, which has a strong focus on Indigenous and Rural Remote Health. I love working with young people and those who live in rural areas. I have over 15 years of experience in Disability and Allied Health and have been working in the NDIS space for 4 years.
I am always up for a chat, my special skill is helping people with bringing what is stuck in their heads out and creating something amazing.
Some of the things that make me 'me'
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What does an Allied Health Assistant do?
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Preparing clients for treatment
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Assisting in client treatments, therapeutic activities, and retraining programs as prescribed by an Allied Health Practitioner
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Assisting with routine evaluations, collecting data and reporting changes to Allied Health Practitioner
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Supervising activities and client exercises under the direction of an Allied Health Practitioner.
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Assisting in assessment and provide administrative support in report writing.
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Provide a range of screening assessments as directed by supervising Allied Health Practitioners.
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Development of resources and tools for clients as prescribed by an Allied Health Practitioner.
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Assist clients with completion of paperwork, access of organisational services and emergency assistance under the supervision of an Allied Health Practitioner.
More about Kat
Home state: Rural NSW
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I live in regional NSW with my husband, 2 young boys, dog, horses , chickens and bunny.
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I am currently studying my Bachelor Health Science / Masters of Occupational Therapy and am nearly there!
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In my spare time, I am a chronic volunteer. I help out at the local teenage art program and pony club.
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My happy place is either sitting in the paddock with the horses, or being creative. I love to crochet, draw and play lego among other creative "stuff".
Here are 3 things I believe:
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Speaking up to help others in need is never wrong.
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People don't always remember what you do, but remember how you made them feel.
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Animals are the best therapy.
