Vanessa Emovon

Dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience across hospital rehabilitation, paediatric and special-needs practice, home-based therapy, and educational settings. Experienced in assessment, intervention planning, functional rehabilitation, ADL training, sensory regulation, fine and gross motor development, and supporting participation and independence. Skilled in working collaboratively with clients, families, teachers and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized, goal-oriented interventions and monitor progress through clinical observation, standardized measures and documentation.

Occupational Therapist at Bass Physiotherapy Services (2025-04 – Present)

Home & Community-Based Rehabilitation

• Delivered home- and community-based occupational therapy to adults and older adults with neurological, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, supporting functional recovery, safety and independence in daily routines.
• Conducted functional, environmental, cognitive and mobility assessments to identify occupational performance limitations, safety risks and barriers to independence and guide individualized rehabilitation goals.
• Developed personalised rehabilitation programmes focusing on ADLs, mobility, cognition, functional independence and participation in meaningful everyday activities.
• Implemented falls prevention strategies and environmental modifications to improve safety and independent function within the home.
• Educated families and caregivers on safe handling techniques, positioning, therapeutic carryover and home exercise programmes.
• Worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred rehabilitation and coordinated client care.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation, progress reports and outcome evaluations.
• Liaised with physiotherapists and other medical rehabilitation professionals to coordinate rehabilitation plans and communicate client progress.

Occupational Therapist at Brainbloom Center Nigeria (2025-01 – 2025-03)

• Provided OT services to children and adults aged 2–28 years with developmental challenges, attention and concentration difficulties, fine and gross motor needs, and feeding difficulties.
• Delivered one-to-one sessions focusing on self-care, independence, fine and gross motor skills and functional participation.
• Provided vocational rehabilitation for assigned adults through meaningful activities including tailoring, cooking, hand weaving and painting.
• Conducted assessments and developed individualized treatment plans based on client goals and functional needs.
• Delivered individual and group therapy to promote participation, independence, social skills and communication.
• Collaborated with parents, teachers and other professionals to provide coordinated support.

Occupational Therapist at Regions Health Care Hospital and Special Clinics (2023-09 – 2024-11)

• Supported assessment and rehabilitation of inpatient and outpatient clients under the supervision of the OT Lead.
• Contributed to individualized treatment plans aimed at improving wellbeing, functional independence and participation.
• Managed a caseload including neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, arthritis, demyelinating disease, amputation and encephalopathy.
• Provided compensatory strategies and home-training programmes to support independence in ADLs.
• Provided occupational therapy management for paediatric neurological and special-needs cases.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members and participated in research on a multidisciplinary approach to stroke rehabilitation.
• Used standardized tests, outcome measures and clinical observation to support assessment and evaluation of progress.
• Educated clients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, goals and carryover activities.

Special Needs Facilitator / Occupational Therapist at Brookhouse and St. Andrews School (2022-02 – 2023-08)

• Provided therapeutic interventions and support for children with special educational needs to improve engagement, participation and functional independence in school and home.
• Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and adjusted intervention plans based on ongoing evaluation and individual client needs.
• Supported children with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, speech delay and learning disabilities.
• Facilitated classroom reinforcement activities and conducted one-to-one intervention sessions, using continuous monitoring and evaluation to adjust treatment strategies and maximize benefit for each child.

Occupational Therapist at New Wine Psychoeducational Services – Home-Based Occupational Therapy (2021-09 – 2023-07)

• Provided home-based OT for children with ASD, ADHD, Down syndrome, intellectual and learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
• Assessed ADL skills, handwriting, play and sensory regulation and implemented individualized intervention programmes.
• Used play-based therapy, sensory integration and assistive technology to support development and participation.
• Implemented activities targeting dressing, buttoning, zipping, lacing, grooming, handwriting, visual-motor skills and sensory regulation.
• Developed weekly plans from IEP goals, documented weekly and monthly progress, and adjusted strategies according to engagement and outcomes.
• Educated and supported parents and families with home activities and IEP follow-through.

Facilitator at The Learning Place (2021-09 – 2022-01)

• Supported students with learning needs through individualized classroom strategies and instructional activities.
• Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized classwork plans.
• Provided graded guidance on functional school tasks, progressively reducing assistance as clients developed mastery and independence.
• Supported other children within the classroom in addition to assigned clients, contributing to an inclusive learning environment.
• Created and presented bi-weekly reports documenting progress, observed behaviour and concerns for assigned clients.
• Participated in school duties related to child protection and safety during extracurricular and curriculum-based activities.

Occupational Therapist / SPED Facilitator at Plumcare Educational Services, First Graceland Hospital (2020-10 – 2021-08)

• Worked with special education teachers to modify curricula according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Developed individualized educational plans supporting educational, physical and social development.
• Provided one-to-one support while maintaining participation within the wider classroom.
• Established safe play environments, used positive reinforcement strategies and prepared therapeutic classroom resources.

Certified Occupational Therapist – Volunteer at University of Benin Teaching Hospital (2020-01 – 2020-03)

• Assisted with assessment and observation of new clients and supported identification of functional and behavioural needs.
• Supported patients with visual, motor and sensory management skills and assisted with ADL training including eating, grooming and dressing.
• Educated patients and families regarding conditions and exercises while maintaining compassionate, supportive and professional therapeutic relationships.

Diploma in Occupational Therapy – University of Benin (2018)