Emma Brown's profile at Healthcare Volunteer

Emma Brown
Member Since: March 24, 2015
Location: Sydney ZZ Australia

Last Updated: March 24, 2015

About Me:
I am from Australia. I'm well traveled, outdoorsy, adventurous, mature, funny, social and am passionate about human rights, education and healthcare.

Health Specialty: Occupational Therapist
Area of Focus: I am a highly motivated occupational therapist graduate with a passion for delivering occupational therapy services that promote independence, quality of life, and enhance people’s capabilities in a client-centred and holistic way. I am seeking to obtain a volunteer opportunity in Africa where I can utilise my strong communication and rapport-building skills, further develop my practice skills, and contribute as part of volunteer team. I am interested in a wide range of health projects as well as community development and education projects. I am able to commit for 3-6 months and am looking for an ethical volunteer program where I can provide services that will benefit the community - and not just my own personal growth and development.
Skills: Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Negotiating skills. Ability to effectively work in a team environment. Establish rapport with colleagues and clients. Listen to, understand & recognise the needs of others. Interpersonal: Managing conflict in the work place. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships. Cultural awareness. Relate well with management, staff and customers. Value individual differences and diversity. Persevering to complete a task and follow up on outstanding details. Working in a group or team. Demonstrate self-awareness and self-reflection. Understand and adapt to the audience and workplace. Seek opportunities for professional development. Creative: Drawing, Painting, Sculpting and Photography learnt through HSC Art. Sport and movement at work and from personal experience. Organisation: Delegating other work and team members. Planning and preparing training programs and work procedures. Prioritising work loads. Self-initiated learning. Technical: Computer skills for university and work such as Microsoft office, Powerpoint and Clubware. Leadership: Supervise and coach others. Manage conflict between team members, customers, patients and students. Provide and encourage feedback. Take responsibility for managing projects to achieve results. Build a participative and cooperative work environment.

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Languages Spoken: English

Hobbies: I enjoy rock-climbing, water-polo, community theatre, hiking, outdoor activities, camping. In the past I have volunteered with the Hands Across The Water Charity in Thailand. I rebuilt the Yasothon orphanage and raised $20,000 for the charity.

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