Name: Chrisanna Gibbs.
Role: Associate Occupational Therapist.
County where you’re based: Cheshire.
Client Group: Adults.
- Main conditions
Adults
Property relocation and adaptations.
Paediatrics: Complex conditions including brain injury.
Brief Description of qualifications and experience:
I qualified as an Occupational Therapist from St.Martin’s College, University of Lancaster in 1997. Since qualifying, I have had the opportunity to work across health, education, social care and within the private sector. The larger part of my employment has been working in the field of paediatrics. I worked for eleven years as a paediatric occupational therapist in a local authority, which gave me the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the major
adaptation process, to include the disabled facilities grant, reading architectural plans, sourcing a range of bespoke and standard equipment. I have experience and am skilled in seating and posture management, assessing and providing supportive static seats to children in their own home and in school.
I have experience of working with long term complex health conditions and in a variety of settings including schools, clinics, residential settings and people’s homes. I have worked as an Associate Brain Injury Case Manager since 2017 and have gained experience of supporting families through the litigation process and post settlement. I have an excellent understanding of the processes and involvement of professionals on both sides of litigation.
What made you want to be an OT and/or what do you love about your job?
I am very proud to be an Occupational Therapist and part of a community of professionals that have diverse skills; skillsets to help someone improve their functional skills and the environment around them, to enjoy a happy and positive quality of life. I love working with children and their families and am passionate about helping and
empowering people to be as independent and successful in their lives as they aspire to be. I am also passionate about supporting people to have improved understanding of their challenges, what may benefit them and why. I am a firm believer in education – to the client, their loved ones and the people providing formal care.