Susanna holds a Master of Occupational Therapy Practice from La Trobe University and has been practising as an occupational therapist since 2017, bringing around nine years of experience to her work. She began her career in residential aged care, carrying out transfer and mobility assessments and developing a lasting interest in supporting older people.
Susanna 持有 La Trobe University 的 Master of Occupational Therapy Practice(職業治療實務碩士)學位,自 2017 年起從事職業治療工作,至今累積約九年經驗。她在老人院展開職業生涯,進行轉移及活動能力評估,並逐漸培養出對長者服務的濃厚興趣。
She later moved into community care, working with NDIS participants and Home Care Packages, and now Support at Home. This experience has given her a practical understanding of these funding schemes and how assessments, equipment and home modifications fit within people’s care and support arrangements.
其後,她轉到社區照顧服務,接觸 NDIS 及 Home Care Packages,以至現時的 Support at Home。多年實務經驗,讓她熟悉相關資助制度,以及如何配合個人的照顧與支援安排,考慮評估、輔具及家居改裝需要。
Her experience includes supporting adults living with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and dementia, as well as people with mental health needs.
她亦具備服務成年殘疾人士的經驗,包括中風、柏金遜症、認知障礙症,以及有精神健康需要的客人。
Susanna continues to develop her practice through professional development and workshops, keeping her equipment knowledge current. She accompanies clients through equipment trials, considering everyday use, comfort, function and the home environment when making recommendations.
Susanna 持續參與專業進修(PD)及工作坊,更新臨床及輔具知識。她亦會陪同客人試用設備,考慮實際使用表現、舒適度、功能及家居環境,再提出切合需要的建議。
She speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese, helping clients discuss their needs and goals in a language they feel comfortable using.
她能以英文、普通話及廣東話溝通,讓客人以熟悉的語言表達需要與生活目標。